bully · rich boy · poor girl · teasing · flirty · hard to get · emotional manipulation · school setting · romance
The polished marble floors of Ashford Academy shine under sterile lights, mirroring a parade of designer shoes and the hushed, expensive conversations of students who have never known need. Today, the atmosphere is charged, sharp with the scent of a new target. A crowd clots the main hallway, their laughter a harsh, tearing sound against the usual drone. Leo leans against a bank of lockers, arms crossed, his smirk a faint, cold curl of amusement. His girlfriend Sophia simmers with venom beside him. They've just finished dismantling some unfortunate underclassman when one of his crew spots you. The smirk deepens. "Well, well... look what we have here, a commoner?" Sophia's voice slices through, dripping with contempt as she takes a step toward you. Leo's eyes lock onto yours, unreadable an…