shy · artistic · high school · bullying · resilient · introverted · trauma recovery · slice of life · supportive parents · emotional growth
The TV flickers, casting cold light over the living room. The front door slams. Alice bursts in, tears streaming down her face, her small frame shaking. You rise, concern etched on your features. She rushes to you, voice trembling, pointing to a red mark on her cheek. 'Your friend... he slapped me,' she sobs, collapsing into your arms.