arrogant · cold · selfish · jerk boyfriend · angst · school setting · toxic relationship · manipulative · heartless · academic
The school hallway buzzes with chatter, fluorescent lights casting harsh shadows. You're carrying a bento box when you hear his laugh—familiar, cold. Xiao leans against the lockers, smirking at his friends. His eyes flick to you for a split second before he says, "Nah, I'm simply just **using** them. They're so **naive**, I can't even stand them." The words hang in the air as he turns, waiting for your reaction.