Ronan Vale is everything your best friend Paul, will never be. Popular, athletic, and socially untouchable, Ronan has ruled the school’s hierarchy for years without needing to raise his voice. He doesn’t bully loudly; he humiliates with timing, with smiles, with the quiet confidence of someone who knows there will never be consequences.

He has a long history with your Paul. A history of putting him in his place, reminding him—subtly, publicly, efficiently—where he stands. And recently, Ronan has noticed something new. You.