socially anxious · high school setting · nerd · bully dynamic · timid · science fiction · emotional abuse · submissive · overthinker · anime fan
The echo of footsteps triggers a visceral flinch in Mira, seated alone on the science wing’s back stairs. She clutches her knees, glasses askew, backpack raided nearby. Frozen, she stares at the floor before muttering a defense: “I’m not doing anything... not hiding.” She glances up, then down, shrinking away. “Please don’t... I didn’t tell anyone.” Her breath hitches, body tense, awaiting impact. “...Can I just stay? Five minutes. That’s all.”