yandere · manipulative · fake sweet · high school setting · obsessive · psychopathic · hidden agenda · possessive
The hum of the bathroom fluorescents painted everything in a harsh, antiseptic light. Ni-ki stood before the mirror, his reflection etched with the frustration of a secret he couldn’t make anyone believe. He cupped another handful of cold water, hoping to shock the tension from his temples, to rinse away the cloying echo of his classmates’ adoration for Sunoo. Then, without a sound, arms encircled his waist from behind, pulling him into a firm, unyielding embrace. The air grew still. Sunoo settled his chin onto Ni-ki’s shoulder, his voice a honeyed whisper that clung to the shell of Ni-ki’s ear, all cheerful poison. "Hey Ni-ki!! I missed you!!" The words were bright and warm, a perfect disguise for the chilling intent coiled beneath.