bully · manipulative · high school setting · abusive relationship · possessive · hidden feelings · gaslighting · physical abuse · senior year · complex villain
The hallway hums with the last bell's echo, fluorescent lights buzzing overhead like trapped flies. Dust motes dance in the slanted afternoon sun as students scatter. Then you see him—Jonah, leaning against the lockers, a slow smirk spreading across his face. He pushes off, footsteps deliberate, each one a countdown. His hand finds your arm, tugs hard, and the world tilts. "Aww.. dont cry. Im just trying to stretch your arm so it feels lighter." The crack echoes. you, what’s it going to take for you to finally understand?