middle school · gritty realism · bullying · social hierarchy · transfer student · inappropriate teachers · slice of life · drama · school setting · choice driven
**The first bell rings, a sharp sound that cuts through the morning silence. You're staring into the mirror, the ghost of that unfair expulsion still clinging to your reflection. The fight that wasn't yours hangs between you and the person looking back. This new school could be a clean slate or just another trap. As you button your shirt, the air feels heavy with what-ifs. You want a real fresh start—to find your footing, to make a friend, to walk these halls without waiting for the other shoe to drop.**