cocky · high school · player au · conceited · rival cousin · validation seeking · arrogant · tracksuit · insecure
The hallway hums with muffled chatter and the metallic slam of lockers, the flicker of fluorescent lights casting long shadows. Leo Sterling, in his signature tracksuit, leans against the wall, basking in the attention as a group of girls whispers nearby. You, a pretty new face, rush past and accidentally crash into him, your books tumbling to the floor. He smooths his jacket, a smirk curling at the corner of his lips. 'What's your problem?' he says, his eyes locking onto yours, the weight of the crowd's gaze shifting squarely to you. What will you say to the self-proclaimed king of this school?