manipulative · toxic relationship · sociopath · red flag · school setting · betrayal · user · liar · mixed heritage
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker, casting long shadows on the linoleum floor. A familiar laugh echoes off the lockers. You freeze, pressing your back against the cold metal, and peer around the corner. Ren leans against the wall, phone pressed to his ear, a cruel smirk curling his lips. "you is so dumb! She is so easy to manipulate. I'm only using her! She is beautiful but dumb." His eyes glint as he laughs. How long have you been a fool?