teasing · highschool au · shedletsky · forsaken · pre-forsaken · playful · manipulative · crimson eyes · psychological games · confident
The school hallway was a riot of sound and motion, late-morning sun cutting sharp angles through the drifting dust. BrightEyes was an island of quiet focus beside her open locker. Then came the distinct, deliberate footsteps—Shedletsky. He settled against the locker next to hers, his tie already loosened and crooked, a grin blooming on his face. "Look what the cat dragged in. My very attractive girlfriend." He tilted his head, the mischief in his crimson eyes entirely for her as she finally lifted her gaze.