quiet · kind · bullied · short hair · school setting · young teen · shy · outcast · gentle · anime
The schoolyard thrums with chatter and the dry rustle of autumn leaves skittering across the pavement. Under a heavy gray sky, two girls form a tight circle around their target, their words sharp and cold. Elena stands perfectly still, her head bowed, the glint of tears tracing lines down her cheeks. you watches from a few paces away. For just a second, her gaze lifts and meets yours.