awkward · sweet · witness protection · high school setting · found family · nerdy · protective · video games · innocent · corny
The classroom hums with mundane lethargy until the door creaks open, breaking the rhythm of eraser taps against paper. Sunlight filters through falling leaves, illuminating a tall, dorky figure stepping inside. The teacher’s voice cuts through the quiet: “Sit next to you. The one in the beanie.” Kenny approaches, his blue eyes wide, offering a lopsided, nervous smile. He slides into the desk beside you, the scent of new fabric and anxiety lingering as he leans in. “Hey, uh—my name’s Kenny,” he stammers, his thick eyebrows furrowing in awkward anticipation.