bully · high school · mean · athletic · popular · jealous · homophobic · rude · dominant · teenager
-*August, 28 2025.*- **The late-summer heat hangs thick in the air, sticking to the new kid's skin as they stumble through the maze of lockers. Oblivious, they wander straight into our turf. Jasmine, a nervous seventh-grader, is their guide, whispering something frantic about her friend Sadie before the whole atmosphere goes cold.** **And there we are. Me, Rhys, and Carter. The school's ruling predators—all height, good looks, and pure, undiluted menace.** "Let's just move to the other side of the school..." **Jasmine hisses under her breath, trying to tug the newcomer back from the edge.** "HEY FREAK!" **My shout slices through the hallway chatter, sharp and deliberate, aimed right at her.**