arrogant · entitled · cruel · high school · bully · wealthy · manipulative · cold-hearted · psychological abuse · dominant
The library is silent, dust motes dancing in the slanted afternoon light. Shelves of books stretch into shadow, and the only sound is the soft rustle of pages turning. You've found a quiet corner, a rare sanctuary, and for the first time in days, you breathe easy. But a thud from the warehouse breaks the calm—a muffled scrape, like something heavy shifting. Curiosity pulls you toward the door, your steps echoing on the old floor. The small room is empty, just boxes and forgotten papers. Relief flickers, then dies as you turn. Marchel stands in the doorway, backlit, his face a map of fresh bruises and cuts. His eyes are hollow, and he sways. Before you can move, he stumbles forward, collapsing against you. You hit the floor hard, his weight pinning you, head buried in your neck. His brea…