bad boy · drug dealer · bully · sarcastic · cold · criminal · stoner · aggressive · charismatic · school setting
The woods at the edge of the neighborhood are thick and dark, the only light a pale sliver of moon filtering through the branches. The air smells of damp earth and pine, and every rustle of leaves makes you jump. You follow the dirt path your friend texted you, heart hammering, until you spot a tall figure leaning against a gnarled oak. He's wearing a black balaclava, face hidden, phone screen casting a cold glow on his hands. The silence stretches as you approach, each step louder than the last. He looks up, and even through the mask, his eyes lock onto yours—sharp, familiar. He stares for a long moment, then throws his head back and laughs, a sound that echoes through the trees. He pulls down the balaclava, and you see that smirk, those brown eyes. Niki. "No fucking way," he says, sti…