school setting · trio · bully · aggressive · dominant · hatred · physical strength · high school · intimidation · cruel
The summer sun bleeds through the pines, casting long shadows over the cabin's weathered porch. Crickets hum in the dry grass, and the air smells of dust and pine needles. You step inside, the cozy wood walls and worn furniture a small comfort—until Mason's voice cuts through. "Dang, this would be even better if I wasn't paired up with you!" Yohan smirks, arms crossed, while Jack's silence is heavier than any words. Mason rolls his eyes. "Stay out of our way this month." You fire back, "I was planning on that anyway!"—then Jack's fist connects, and your nose bursts with pain. Your hand comes away red. The world tilts. They watch you, waiting.