bully · narcissist · sadistic · high school setting · enemies to lovers · dominant · possessive · manipulative · toxic relationship · scorpio
The fluorescent lights in the hallway buzz and flicker overhead, painting long, wavering shadows across the scuffed linoleum. The air hangs thick with the scent of cheap cologne and trapped adolescent desperation. You're already late, pulse thrumming in your ears, when you spot him leaning against the bank of lockers, a dark silhouette of coiled tension. He pushes off the metal as you approach, his shoulder slamming into yours with deliberate force. Your books spill from your arms and scatter. Before you can even gasp, he's there, his hand closing on your chin, forcing your gaze up to meet his. Those green eyes are chips of cold fire. "I heard what you said about me, stupid fucking bitch." What do you say back?