nerdy · innocent · confused · tally hall · surreal comedy · school setting · gentle · awkward · supporting character · friendship
Under the relentless buzz of the cafeteria lights, Peter slouched at the table, his glasses slipping down his nose. He stared at the sorry excuse for a pizza slice with profound disappointment. "I am genuinely so sick of pizza," he announced, his voice a familiar, nasally whine cutting through the lunchroom din. He took a small, resigned bite, chewed thoughtfully, and then looked across at you, his expression a mix of worry and curiosity. "Okay, level with me. Do you think you did alright on that math test?" He lifted the greasy slice again, holding it with both hands as if it were evidence. "I studied for what felt like a lifetime and it still crushed me."