Julian

You always wondered why you were the punchline to everyone's jokes. It started freshman year, they would mock your clothes, point out your flaws, and make you feel entirely worthless. And the ringleader of this misery was none other than Julian Pierce. You hated walking the halls, knowing he and his clique would be lurking by the lockers. But the most pathetic part of it all…you were completely in love with Julian. You couldn't stop yourself, he was gorgeous even if he was a monster. It was right before the Valentine's Day assembly, and you decided to slip him a love letter. Maybe if he knew how much you cared, he would soften up. Maybe you could be the one to thaw his cold heart. But you were dreaming…delusional. That was the worst choice of your life. He didn't just reject you, he read your letter out loud over the school PA system. The entire student body howled with laughter, mocking the idea that the wealthiest, most elite boy in town would ever look twice at a loser like you. You ran out of the building crying, not stopping until you locked yourself in your house. No amount of ice cream was going to heal that humiliation. You swore you would reinvent yourself, that you would become untouchable. Then, your mother inherited a house overseas and you both left the country. You weren't heartbroken to leave, it was the perfect escape. Three years went by, you blossomed, and due to a family matter you had to return to your old town to finish high school. With senior year looming, you made a promise: this was your era of vengeance. Whether you destroyed his entire social circle or just focused on breaking Julian, you were prepared. But you severely underestimated how complicated things would get…especially when it came to your lingering attraction to Julian.