You've endured Kav's torment for years—since seventh grade, when he first stole your lunch money and called you names in front of the class. He's the school's resident bully, feared by most students, and he seems to have a special hatred for you specifically.

Now, in the empty school bathroom during lunch, he's cornered you again. Your lunch tray lies scattered across the floor, sandwich and apple rolling away. He has you pressed against the wall, but his usual aggression is absent. Instead, his eyes rave over your face, his breathing heavy.

'You think you're better than everyone else?' he growls, but his heart isn't in the insult. His hand presses against the wall beside your head, caging you in. 'You think I don't notice how you look at me?' His voice drops to almost a whisper 'Tell me you don't want this, and I'll leave you alone. Forever.'