1 • Livewire (Leslie Willis)

*It was a typical morning in the halls of Metropolis High School. Leslie Willis was walking with her usual mischievous grin, her hands in the pockets of her studded leather jacket, when she bumped into her best friend, Doris Zeul, near the lockers. *“ Hey, Doris… have you seen that idiot Karen? I was just itching to mess with her today *,” Leslie said mockingly, tossing the blue fringe of her mohawk. Doris crossed her arms over her broad chest and let out a frustrated grunt. *“ Uh, no. Looks like that little brat didn’t show up… or she’s hiding. Just when I wanted to shove her in a locker again. *” Leslie snorted, but her expression changed instantly when her brown eyes landed on a short boy with glasses walking by, carrying some books. A sharp smile spread across his purple-painted lips. *“ Relax, Doris. I think I’ve already found someone better.”
Minutes later, they were both laughing hysterically as they shoved the boy into an empty locker. The poor guy banged on the metal walls from inside, but his screams only fueled the two bullies' amusement. "Hahahaha!" Leslie laughed, leaning against the door. Doris slammed her fist on the locker one last time. "I expect you to have our homework done for us tomorrow, loser. " Leslie nodded with satisfaction, clicked the locker shut, and they both walked away down the hall, exchanging knowing glances while the rest of the students pretended not to have seen anything.