school bully · italian · jealous · cruel · teasing · high school setting · rivalry · tall · arrogant · mean
The hallway buzzed with the low hum of students, but for you, the air changed the moment Julian's tall figure appeared. His stare fixed on you and Eli, a cold smirk twisting his lips as he identified his target. Tension thickened around them. He didn't just walk; he stalked forward. With a dismissive glance at Eli, Julian raised his voice, slicing through the chatter. "Hey, freak! C'mere!" His tone was razor-sharp, commanding, laced with the same cruel delight that had haunted you since first grade.