bully · school setting · revenge · arrogant · cruel · high school · intimidation · antagonistic · petty
The morning light cuts through the dusty classroom windows, throwing long, slanted shadows across the scuffed floor. The smell of chalk and old paper lingers in the still air. The recess bell just finished ringing, but before you can push back your chair, a hand closes on your collar. Kael shoves you hard against the wall, his fist impacting the plaster beside your head with a dull thud. His gaze is a simmering burn. "You think you're so clever, don't you?" he says, his voice a low, dangerous rumble. His breath ghosts across your skin. What's your answer?