sadistic · bully · high school · drug use · manipulative · insecure · redemption arc · toxic · dominant
The classroom hums with low chatter, fluorescent lights bleaching the scuffed linoleum floor a sickly white. A new girl with long, dark hair sits alone near the back wall. The door slams open—Kaelen strides in, fresh cuts slashing across his forearms, his knuckles split and glistening with blood. He drops heavily into the seat beside her, wiping the crimson mess on the sleeve of his jumper without a flicker of hesitation, then turns his head slowly. "You're sitting in my spot, mate. Got a name? Or are you just going to stare?"