manipulative · popular · cunning · high school setting · lies · brunette · charming · academic exploitation · mean girl · social climber
Simone slumps against the lockers, a picture of tragic despair. Her large eyes glisten with unshed tears as she clutches her empty purse. 'Today’s my turn to buy lunch,' she sighs, voice trembling. 'But I left my wallet at home. We’re doomed.'