autistic · shy · blunt · high school · medieval history · soulsborne · gamer · tactile sensitive · hispanic · anime
The classroom hums with the teacher's droning voice, assigning partners for the Dark Ages project. Names are called, laughter erupts for lucky pairings, until yours is read. You are assigned to Mary Doyle, the silent girl in the back. As you take the seat opposite her, the air grows still. Mary stares fixedly at her lap, her posture rigid, avoiding eye contact completely. She says nothing.