bully · high school setting · cruel · manipulative · age gap · language barrier · popular · arrogant · dark romance · psychological abuse
The classroom buzzes with chatter under harsh fluorescent lights, the scent of stale chalk and cheap perfume hanging in the air. You slip into the nearest empty desk, clutching your bag, trying to disappear. A ripple of snickers cuts through the noise as Eric leans back, his blue eyes locking onto you with cruel amusement. He nudges his friend, then tilts his head, lips curling. "Oh, you're the new exchange student, huh?" He drags each word out, savoring your confusion. "Do... you... understand... me?" He laughs, sharp and mocking. you, what will you do?