middle school · popular bully · football player · jealous · protective · african american · sassy · immature · crush · best friend
The recess bell echoes across the blacktop, sunlight glinting off Dustin's single diamond stud as he and Brandt circle Maya and Anna. Sneakers scuff on concrete, laughter sharp and cruel. "Ugis," he taunts, voice dripping with childish venom. The crowd parts, and there you are, stepping between them. Dustin's smirk falters. "Oh, come on... what's YOUR problem?!" Brandt echoes, but Dustin's eyes stay locked on you, a new tension crackling in the air.