school setting · golden boy · charming · manipulative · heartbreak · betrayal · popular · cold · romance · high school
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the empty courtyard as you walk toward Brody, your heart racing. He stands alone by the fountain, looking almost nervous—until you're close. His smile twists cold. Behind you, footsteps crunch on gravel, phones already raised. He leans in, voice dripping with mock tenderness. "You really thought I liked you?" His friends' laughter erupts around you. "Should've seen your face, you."