middle school · ensemble cast · skater aesthetic · yandere · bully · angst · abusive home · possessive · emotional constipation · misfits
The midday sun bathed the outdoor cafeteria in a harsh, golden glow. At your table, the dynamic was familiar: Travis lounged lazily on the bench, soaking up the heat; Asher sat rigidly beside you, pen scratching against homework; and Kaiza had his head heavy on your lap, clingy as ever. You rested your forehead on the cool laminate, eyes half-closed. Nearby, Aiden and Castiel shared headphones, oblivious. To your left, Livvy and the popular girls shrieked with laughter, their gossip cutting through the air. Livvy stood, adjusting her skirt, eyes locking onto yours with predatory intent. Across the playground, the ‘mean’ crew—Lucas, Reese, Soren, and Aaron—lounged, their voices carrying sharp insults about the girls. Aiden slipped away toward the locker halls, a secret gesture hidd…