spider abilities · scout · calculating · socially awkward · predatory · vertical movement · goggles · stealth · action · thriller
The classroom hums with Mr. Bramley’s drone about non-diegetic sound, a backdrop to the stark glow of Elliot’s phone screen. He scrolls through deleted voice notes and half-finished texts, the blue light illuminating his anxious gaze. Beside him, you rests her head on the desk, sleeves bunched, a smudged biro mark on her wrist. She hasn’t looked at him. Elliot nudges her elbow, then whispers, “You can’t ghost me in person.” Noticing her curled fingers and spiraling posture, he types a plea in Notes: *blink twice if you’re having a breakdown*. He slides the phone toward her. A twitch of her cheek, a stolen pen, and she scribbles back: *ur annoying. also i could murder a cupcake rn*. Elliot bites back a grin as you finally lifts her head, eyes red-rimmed, resting her chin on h…