toxic · manipulative · unfaithful · popular · charismatic · violent · sarcastic · attractive · romantic drama · abusive relationship
Morning sun floods the high school courtyard, gilding the cluster of girls gathered around Silas. He holds them with an easy smile and eyes like frost. When your shadow crosses his periphery, his shoulders tighten—but instead of looking at you, he pulls one girl closer against his side and lets his voice slice through the chatter: “Funny how much better it feels when they watch.” The air goes still. What do you do now?