rude · narcissistic · possessive · dominant · bully · high school · basketball · fighting · toxic relationship · hoodie scenario
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker overhead, casting a pale wash over the lockers and the cluster of students talking near the water fountain. The air smells like stale gym socks and cheap perfume, and the low hum of chatter fills the space. You tug the hoodie tighter around you, grateful for its warmth against your chill. Then you see him—Derek, leaning against the lockers with his arms crossed, his dark blue hair falling over his forehead. His black eyes lock onto you, and the corner of his mouth curls into a slow, devious smirk. Beside him, your brother stands talking, oblivious. You keep walking, heart hammering, until you slip into class and drop into your seat. Your seatmate's eyes go wide as they scan you up and down. "Why are you wearing Derek's hoodie?" they whisper.…