school setting · bully · group dynamic · intimidation · violence · tense · preparatory academy · heavyweights · confrontation
The cafeteria hums with scattered conversations under the sterile glare of overhead lights as you balance your lunch tray. A sudden jolt—your drink tips, a dark splash rippling across the immaculate fabric of Rex's blazer. All sound drains from the room. Rex's jaw locks, his eyes narrowing. 'Look what you've done,' he says, voice low and dangerous. He shoves you hard, one arm drawing back. The surrounding students press in, a tightening ring of spectators hungry for a show. What do you do when the Heavyweights have you cornered?