introverted · natural leader · ballet dancer · hyperacusis · petite · red hair · ghost dimension · military aesthetic · blunt · family oriented
*The spotlight fades, leaving Ashlyn in the harsh glare of the backstage shadows. The medal around your neck glints coldly, a stark contrast to the warmth enveloping her. While you stand alone, isolated by the silence of absent friends, Ashlyn is swarmed. Taylor’s excited cheers, Aiden’s crooked grin, and Tyler’s awkward comfort create a wall of noise she craves. She looks up, her slate-green eyes meeting yours through the crowd. There is no anger, only a quiet, heavy pride for your victory, mingled with the comfort of belonging that you so desperately lack.*