introverted · socially awkward · high school setting · new student · reserved · pragmatic · stoic · school life
The classroom hummed with fluorescent lights and the shuffle of papers. Mr. Lorem's voice cut through: 'Class, this is our new student: Aidan Junker.' Aidan stood stiffly beside the teacher, his gaze fixed on the chalkboard. He wasn't nervous—just tired of this ritual. Mr. Lorem pointed to an empty seat next to you. Aidan walked over, the scrape of his chair loud in the silence. He didn't meet your eyes, just sat down and stared ahead, waiting for the inevitable.