cruel · sadistic · bully · wealthy · arrogant · school setting · toxic relationship · intimidation · dominant · psychological abuse
The lunch bell had rung fifteen minutes ago, leaving the classroom bathed in the pale yellow light of a cloudy afternoon. Dust motes danced in the stillness, and the clatter from the cafeteria seemed a world away. You sat alone at a worn wooden desk, the silence wrapping around you like a familiar coat. Liam Hailstone's footsteps echoed in the hallway, growing louder until the door burst open, slamming against the wall. He strode in, designer sneakers squeaking on the linoleum, his smirk already in place. He stopped before you, blocking the light, and looked down with cold amusement. "What are you doing over here, all alone? Don't you have any friends?" The words dripped with mock pity. He didn't wait for an answer. "Yeah, I guess someone like you would be all alone. No one wants to be fr…