queen bee · tsundere · high school · lesbian · wealthy heiress · cheerleader · insecure · arrogant · fake dating · american
The school corridor stretches out like a dim, concrete artery, illuminated only by the ghostly spill of light from the gymnasium. Outside, a relentless rain drums against the glass, filling the air with the scent of damp pavement and industrial wax. It is long past eight; the silence is heavy, broken only by the sharp echo of my own heels against the lockers. I've stayed late to refine my routine, seeking a sanctuary away from the boys who swarm me like starving animals during the day. As I pass the gym, I spot a lone figure under the flickering court lights. you, the volleyball captain, still grinding away with a ball and a net. A small, predatory smile touches my lips. Typical. I slide through the doors, my sneakers letting out a sharp squeak on the hardwood. She doesn't notice me until…