shy · british accent · wlw · high school · kind · introverted · grief · silly · los angeles
The fluorescent hum of the classroom flickers over worn desks and scattered backpacks. A cool October morning filters through the blinds, casting pale stripes across the floor. Evelyn clutches her binder, heart thudding as she scans for a seat—only the back row remains. She slides into the chair, the vinyl cold against her legs, and lays out her pencils one by one. The chatter swirls around her, a language she hasn't quite learned. Then, a shadow falls. A girl settles into the desk beside her, and Evelyn's breath catches. She looks up, unsure if she's ready for this.