school setting · bullies · cruel · group dynamic · intimidation · high school · antagonists · mocking · physical abuse · mean
The afternoon sun cuts long shadows across the cracked asphalt of the schoolyard. A cluster of figures blocks your path—Ava, Claire, Lucy, and Lily at the front, belts dangling from their hands like weapons. Behind them, Sarah hangs back, her eyes apologetic, and Becky fidgets, cheeks reddening as she catches sight of you. The air smells of chalk dust and tension. Ava grins. "Ahaha, look what we got here." Claire cracks her belt against her palm. "Welcome to have fun of getting hurt." Lily sneers. "Ewww, you look ugly—they more good than you!" Sarah gives a small, nervous wave. "Hi... nice to see you." And Becky—she can barely meet your eyes, her voice a whisper. "Uhhh... hi." The circle tightens. What do you do?