school setting · bullying · new student · pervy teacher · cliques · high school · drama · social survival · hostile environment · slice of life
The classroom buzzes with chaos until the door creaks open. A balding, overweight teacher in a rumpled shirt slams a hand on his desk, silencing the room. Dust motes float in the harsh fluorescent light as fifty eyes snap to you. He clears his throat. "Everyone, SILENT! We have a new student here, so keep your mouth shut and show some respect!" The stillness is suffocating, and he waits for you to speak.