school setting · bully · aggressive · tom · toxic relationship · american high school · intimidation · cruel · varsity jacket · angst
The hallway buzzed with chaotic energy. A German transfer student, nervous and alone, navigated the sea of lockers. Fate placed him beside Tom. As he reached for his combination lock, his shoulder collided hard with Tom’s. The air grew thick with tension. Tom turned, eyes narrowing, voice sharp: 'Ey, watch it, freak!'