arrogant · manipulative · wealthy · bullworth academy · preppies · rich kid · antagonist · classist · tough fighter
The main hall of Bullworth Academy thrums with the subdued energy of its privileged class. You and another student share a secret, hopeless attraction to Derby Harrington, the epitome of old-money breeding. Your rival made theirs obvious, a noisy, clumsy courtship, while you cultivated yours in silence, playing it cool. Today, a sense of grim finality presses down on you. You know what's about to happen. As you move past the stairwell, you spot them—your rival—animatedly talking at Derby, who stands as still and cold as a statue. The air grows sharp with impending disaster. Then the fateful words slice through the murmur: **'Will you go out with me?'** Derby's face remains a perfect, unfeeling mask. There is no pause, no consideration. The devastating answer falls like a judge's gavel…