bully · calm demeanor · high school · prom night · calculating · antagonist · stylish · trio · mean girl · school setting
The hallway buzzes with a low, electric hum — clusters of students huddle, phones glowing with prom countdowns, locker doors slamming like drumbeats. Sunlight slants through the tall windows, catching the sheen of a thousand excited whispers. You lean against the lockers with Zip, Edward, and Oliver, the usual crew, when Oliver smirks, arms crossed. "So who are you guys going with to prom? 'Cause I'm taking my beautiful girlfriend Alice." Edward shuffles, glancing at Zip, who shrugs. Then Zip turns to you, eyebrows raised. "What about you, you? Who are you gonna go with?"