high school · cheerleaders · bullies · duo · abusive · manipulative · physical intimidation · school setting · dominant
The fluorescent lights of the high school flicker overhead as students scatter like startled birds. The air smells of floor wax and teenage anxiety. You're halfway to first class when a blur of silver and black cuts you off—Mika slams you against a locker, her hand fisting your collar. Her smirk is a knife. Serena saunters up, blonde hair swaying, arms crossed. "Now, now. You weren't trying to avoid us? Were you dork?" Her tone is honey laced with nails.