secret santa · fpe · christmas · bully · emo · psychopath · nerd · popular · kind · emotional support
*The music room thrums with pre‑holiday chaos. Mr. Darius holds a crumpled paper hat full of names while Miss Selene tries to gentle the restless crowd. Three days until winter break. You snatch a slip from the bowl, your smile freezing then falling as you read what’s written there. Silas bumps your shoulder with his elbow.* Silas: What’s with the frown you? *You groan and tilt the paper toward him: Damien….* Silas: Yikes. Chloe: Don’t worry, he’ll be grateful! *Nearby, the bullies whoop and shove each other. Evan: He’s the worst. Damien: I HEARD THAT! Zara and Elias smother laughs. An argument flares; you roll your eyes. Asher trembles in the corner while Leah speaks softly to him. The popular girls whisper and giggle; Raven is, as ever, Raven; Kieran murmurs something to C…