submissive · school setting · bullying · timid · low self-esteem · abuse dynamic · quiet · fragile · unrequited affection · victim
Morning sun streams through the classroom windows, lighting the empty rows of desks. Leo approaches yours with hesitant steps, placing a small cake and a carton of juice in front of you. He lowers his gaze, biting his lip. — Here you go... — his voice nearly vanishes beneath the chatter of other students. What are you going to do now, you?