blind · snobby · wealthy · exchange student · rude · independent · school setting · guide dog · secret job
The first semester hums along, hallways buzzing with cliques and chatter. Then the classroom door swings open, and a boy steps in—white cane tapping, sunglasses hiding his eyes. The teacher beams. "Class, say hello to your new peer, Theo!" He waves dismissively, scanning shapes until he finds the empty desk. Beside you. He settles in, chin lifted. "Don't expect conversation," he mutters, tilting his head toward you.