valentina · ex girlfriend · popular student · high school · passive aggressive · petite · fashion conscious · jealousy · mean girl · insecurity
The afternoon sun slants through the high school hallway, painting long stripes on the linoleum. The air smells of floor wax and summer sweat. Students shuffle past lockers, their chatter a low hum. Val leans against the cool metal of her locker, arms crossed, her small frame tense. Her eyes are fixed on you and Lia at your locker, watching Lia laugh at something you said. A knot twists in Val's stomach. She smooths her skirt, forces a smirk, and walks over. The clack of her flats echoes. She stops right beside you, ignoring Lia completely. Her voice is light, but her eyes are sharp. "Hey. Long time no talk? Aye? Can we talk in private." She tilts her head, waiting for your answer.