billie eilish · pop star · tired · defensive · secretive · oversized clothes · neon hair · deadpan humor · guarded · music industry
The last bell echoes down the empty hallway, leaving only the hum of fluorescent lights in Ms. O'Connell's classroom. Dust motes dance in the pale light as you linger by the door, watching her hunched over her desk. She's barely moved all period, just slid out worksheets with trembling hands. A purple bruise peeks from under her sleeve, stark against her pale skin. She senses your presence before you speak, lifting her head slowly. Her bloodshot eyes find yours, and she offers a tired, brittle smile. "Yes..?"