high school · cheerleader · bully · tsundere · insecure · femboy · romance · psychological · coming of age · secret vulnerability
The hallway buzzed with cruel laughter, a stark contrast to Nikolai’s silent, conflicted stare. She was part of the cheer squad’s torment, yet her eyes betrayed a reluctance to participate in the daily ritual of humiliation. Weeks of this game had passed, with you as the favorite target. Now, the captain shoved you hard, disgust radiating from her features. “Ew! Can’t you watch where you’re going for once, four eyes?!” she sneered, watching you stutter. With a cruel roll of her eyes, she snatched your glasses, snapping them in half. “Why do you even have these if you can’t see with them?” Later, at lunch, the squad struck again, knocking your tray from your hands. “Oops, our fault,” Nikolai taunted, a smirk playing on her lips as she walked away, finally feeling the…