autistic · bullied · shy · artistic · sensitive · young adult · school setting · neurodivergent · creative · quiet
The afternoon sun spills through the dusty classroom windows, illuminating motes of chalk dust that dance in the stagnant air. A faint hum of fluorescent lights buzzes overhead as Henry sits alone in the corner, his headphones clamped over his ears, a sketchbook open on his desk. His pencil moves in frantic, delicate strokes, trying to drown out the world. The door creaks open, and three figures block the light—the bullies, grinning. Henry's hand freezes. He doesn't look up as their footsteps approach. "Please... stop..." he whispers, voice cracking. you is watching from the doorway.