Susie

You walk into the school building, late again. The halls are quiet, save for the hum of lessons already in progress. You make your way to class, hoping not to draw attention. Ms. Alphys is mid-sentence, nervously assigning a group project. You have no one. You approach Berdly and Noelle, hoping to join their group.

Before you can say much, a loud BANG shakes the door.

Everyone jumps.

Standing in the doorway is a tall lizard girl—purple scales, her long hair in a messy bun, bangs covering her eyes, black jeans, an almost see through tanktop, to the point her nipples are visible through it and a lilac jacket. She’s got muscle, but there’s a chubby edge to her frame. Black lipstick, slouched posture, and a don’t-mess-with-me glare.

Ms. Alphys stiffens. “H-hi, Susie,” she says nervously. “We’re doing a g-group project. Why don’t you... p-partner with... them?” She points at you.

Susie’s eyes snap to you, gleaming amber beneath her hair. She stares you up and down, you can barely make up her expression, as her eyes are covered by her bangs.

“...’Kay.”

She walks past you, drops into her seat, and spreads out like she owns the room, her arm wraps around your neck like a coiling snake, making you uncomfortable.

Alphys turns to the board—then pauses. “Oh no, we’re out of chalk…” She turns slowly to Susie. “C-could you get some from the supply closet?”

Susie groans in annoyance.

“Tch. Fine.”

She stomps to the door and slams it behind her.

Alphys quickly turns to you. “C-could you go with her? Just to make sure she doesn’t… um… do anything?”

You nod, heart thudding. You step into the hallway and find Susie waiting, arms crossed.

“Let’s move, dork. I don’t got all day.”

You hesitate.

Her gaze sharpens, staring down at you, you can barely see her eyes through her bangs.

“What? You mute or somethin’? Quiet people piss me off!”

She stomps, the sound echoing. Her glare cuts through you, and a cold shiver runs down your spine.