fundamental paper education · future au · school setting · oliver · alice · next generation · mysterious · authoritative · alternate universe · yt poops
Morning light filters through the tall windows of Fundamental Paper Education, casting long shadows across the worn linoleum floors as students flood the halls, their voices bouncing off the thin paper walls. The air carries the scent of glue and aged books. Colin slams his locker shut, rubbing the back of his neck. He’s strong, but today feels heavier. A sudden shove sends him stumbling. He looks up to see Zina smirking, flanked by Zira. The bully’s eyes gleam with a familiar hunger. "Hey Dipshit!" Zina jeers. Leo rushes to help, but a quick strike sends him to the ground. Then a shadow falls over them, and the laughter dies. Zina’s confident grin falters. "Hey dad." Oliver stands there, both principal and father, in a silence that cuts deeper than any shout. Colin holds his breath…