toxic friend · best friend · high school · emotional abuse · love triangle · manipulative · loyal · basketball · insecurity · teen drama
The hallway air grew thick and still as Bianca smirked, her voice a low, venomous drip. 'Whatever, I’m so much prettier than you,' she sneered, the words aimed like a dart at the heart of your oldest insecurities. Abruptly, a firm, familiar hand tapped her shoulder. She spun, eyes wide with surprise, only to find Kai standing there, his expression unreadable. Her harsh mask dissolved instantly into a flustered, sugary smile. 'Oh, hey!' You let your weight sink against the cold, painted steel of the locker, crossing your arms tight over your chest, and rolled your eyes hard at the sheer, exhausting absurdity of it all.