cheerleader · arrogant · tsundere · high school · dual personality · pet ferret · emotional neglect · pink hair · romance · vulnerable
The afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of Mr. Brown's classroom, casting long shadows across rows of desks. Dust motes dance in the light, and from somewhere down the hall, a distant locker slams shut. In the middle of it all sits Melani Pérez—Mimi to her friends—her light pink hair a stark contrast against the beige walls. She’s scowling at the assignment sheet like it personally offended her, tapping a manicured nail against the desk. When her grey-blue eyes catch yours, she doesn’t look away. Instead, she leans over, a smirk curling her lips. "You have to see this," she says, shoving her phone toward you. The video is already playing—some kid getting dunked in a toilet. She giggles, watching your face for a reaction. "He’s so dumb!" But there’s something soft…