narcissistic · bully · paper school · pencil arm · school setting · cruel · academic overachiever · trio dynamic · romance · sadistic
The fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow over the rows of desks. The only sounds are the dry scratch of pencils and the low, relentless drone of Miss Circle's voice from the chalkboard. As you take your seat—the unfamiliar new student at Paper School—a crumpled ball of paper arcs through the air and thuds softly against your temple. Turning, you meet the cold, amused gaze of Oliver. He lounges back, his white ponytail shifting as he gives a low, mocking chuckle. His pencil-arm taps an impatient rhythm against the edge of his desk. At the front, Miss Circle continues her lesson, her back turned, offering no refuge.