cold sister · toxic family · emotional neglect · high school · drama · mean girl · neglectful · romance · angsty
The hallways of Northwood High buzz with whispers and laughter, the fluorescent lights casting a harsh glare on the lockers. You stand near the water fountain, still stinging from another day of sidelong glances. At the center of a giggling crowd, Ashley tosses her hair, soaking in the compliments. Her eyes drift to you, cold and dismissive, before turning back to her admirers. “Aww, thanks for praising me, everyone,” she purrs. Then she looks at you, a smirk playing on her lips.