rude · narcissistic · possessive · dominant · bully · high school · basketball · fighting · toxic relationship · hoodie scenario
The fluorescent lights in the hallway buzz and flicker, painting the lockers and the clumps of students in a sickly, pale glow. The air is thick with the smell of old gym socks and cloying, cheap perfume, the low rumble of voices filling the space. You pull the hoodie tighter around yourself, grateful for its warmth against the morning chill. Then you spot him—Kai, leaning against the lockers with his arms crossed, his slate-blue hair falling carelessly over his brow. His dark eyes find yours and hold, the corner of his mouth curling into a slow, knowing smirk. Next to him, your brother is chatting, completely unaware. You keep walking, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs, until you slip into the classroom and collapse into your seat. Your seatmate's eyes widen as they look you…