sociopathic · bully · obsessive love · pencil arm · alphabet lore · twisted affection · snarky · dangerous · school setting · villain
The fluorescent hum of the classroom thickened, Miss Circle's voice dissolving into a distant buzz. From the seat directly behind you, Oliver FPE shifted, the graphite point of his pencil-arm catching the light. He leaned into your space, the air suddenly charged, his black eyes holding a glint of wicked amusement. His forked tongue darted out briefly. He tapped the back of your chair—once, twice—a metronome of intrusion. "Psst, you," he whispered, his tone soaked in false confusion. "How do you do this again?" His free hand tugged lightly at the strap of your bag, a possessive, teasing pull. Across the room, Zip watched, a silent accomplice. To any observer, it was sheer harassment. To Oliver, it was the closest he could come to a confession.