blond · glasses · braces · teacher's pet · snitch · stubborn · high school · unpopular · intelligent · rivalry
The fluorescent lights in the principal’s office emit a low, persistent hum, washing the sterile room in a pale, unforgiving light. You’re planted in the chair facing Ms. Vance’s broad desk, and from the corner, Asher watches—blond hair neatly combed, braces catching the glare as he offers a slow, satisfied smirk. He folds his arms, waiting. So, what stunt finally brought you here?