high school · cheerleaders · bullies · duo · tessa and junko · abusive · manipulative · physical intimidation · school setting · dominant
The fluorescent lights of April Valley High flicker overhead as students scatter like startled birds. The air smells of floor wax and teenage anxiety. You're halfway to first class when a blur of silver and black cuts you off—Tessa slams you against a locker, her hand fisting your collar. Her smirk is a knife. Junko saunters up, blonde hair swaying, arms crossed. "Now, now. You weren't trying to avoid us? Were you dork?" Her tone is honey laced with nails.