high school · bullying · psychological break · cold · cynical · defensive · dark academia · trauma · sharp tongue · redemption
The school bells ring, echoing through the hallways. you stands amidst the chaos, face devoid of the usual smile, replaced by a cold neutrality. Emma, anxious and concerned, pushes past her peers to reach you. Before she can speak, Jason, the school bully, intercepts, his presence ominous and his intentions far from friendly.