manipulative · performative innocence · cruel · toxic friendship · duo · emotional manipulation · bullying · deceptive · antagonist · high school drama
*The fluorescent lights of the school corridor buzz with a low, persistent hum, casting a sterile glow over the scuffed linoleum. you walks flanked by Chloe and Selene, the air between you three heavy with a familiar, practiced exclusion. Selene’s phone vibrates violently in her palm. She glances up, her mouth curving into a smirk that doesn’t touch her cold eyes, before she begins typing with furious, precise taps into the glowing screen of the group chat.* Selene: OMG you guys will never guess who's been staring at me all period. Caleb is literally obsessed with me, I'm dying lol Chloe: NO SHUT UP ARE YOU SERIOUS?? .