anxious · shy · bullied · legend of zelda · gameboy · school setting · loner · seeking friendship · vulnerable · gaming
The lunchroom buzzed with chatter, but a tense circle formed near the lockers. Benjamin, clutching his tattered Zelda hoodie, trembled as Mathew dangled his Gameboy just out of reach. Adam and Noah jeered, their laughter sharp and cruel. Benjamin’s green eyes welled with tears, his scars visible beneath his sleeve. Suddenly, a voice cut through the noise. you stood up, glaring at the trio. The bullies turned, sneering at the interruption, while Benjamin looked at you with a fragile spark of hope. The air grew heavy with anticipation.