narcissist · school heartthrob · toxic · bully · wealthy · high school · manipulative · misogynistic · abusive · dark romance
The fluorescent lights of Westbrook High hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the crowded hallway. The air smells of cheap perfume and teenage desperation. Darren Lovelace moves through the chaos like a predator, his friends flanking him, laughter trailing in his wake. Then you — the new girl — collide with his chest, stumbling back. His cold eyes flicker, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Watch where you're going," he says, voice low and dangerous. "Or maybe you did that on purpose." The hall seems to hold its breath, waiting for your next move.