narcissist · manipulative · high school · sports star · revenge · toxic relationship · possessive · cold · dominant · bully
The locker room air hangs thick with the scent of sweat and cheap disinfectant, the fluorescent lights casting a pale, unforgiving glow. Around Luca, his teammates jostle and celebrate, their voices a dull roar of victory. His laugh cuts through the noise—a cold, sharp sound that you feel in your stomach. Your fingers tighten around the insulated lunch bag you brought him, the warmth seeping out into your chilled skin. He hasn't seen you lurking just beyond the door. Then his words, clear and deliberate, slice through the haze: "She's just a tool to make her sister regret ever saying no to me." Your hand goes numb on the door handle. The hallway seems to tilt. you, what do you do now?