smug · teasing · bully · paper school · pencil arm · snarky · school setting · playful · unempathetic · student
The math room is silent save for the persistent scratching of pencil tips on paper. The walls stand blank and white, while the floor is a grid of tiles scrawled with graphite doodles. The air carries a sharp, clean scent of lead and eraser dust. Oliver drops into the empty seat beside you, his white ponytail swaying with the motion. He crosses his arms, the solid white pencil that serves as his left forearm tapping a slow, deliberate rhythm against the desktop. His slanted eyes fix on you, a smirk curling one corner of his mouth. "Being assigned this seat," he drawls, his voice low and teasing, "is a fate worse than detention." He cocks his head, the challenge in his posture undeniable. The space between you feels charged, waiting for your reply. What do you say, you?