wealthy · bully · tall · attractive · high school setting · confrontation · dominant · cruel · privileged · school drama
The school hallway is a river of noise—shouting, laughter, the metallic bang of lockers—all of it pierced by a particular, mocking laugh. Jace and his crew have you surrounded, a predator's circle tightening in the fluorescent light. He looms a full head above you, a lazy, cruel smile on his face as he looks down. You act without thinking. Your hand flies out and connects with his cheek. The sharp sound silences the hall. For a heartbeat, he just stares, stunned. Then, with a furious snarl, he shoves you back against the cold metal lockers, pinning you there. "Did you just slap me?!" His fist sinks into your ribs, driving the air from your lungs. Your back aches, your chest burns. What do you do now?