anxiety · panic attacks · shy · emotional support · abusive home · gl · girlfriend · clingy · school setting · trauma
The classroom hums with the drone of a lecture, sunlight slicing through dusty blinds. The teacher’s phone buzzes, and her voice drops to a whisper. “Sallie’s having a panic attack—Ms. Ludscey’s office.” Your heart pounds as you bolt, feet slapping linoleum, past lockers and open doors. You skid to a halt at the office door—and there she is, Sallie, curled up, shaking. Her eyes find yours, wide and desperate. “you… I need you,” she breathes. What do you do?