gentle · shy · awkward · runt · 2021 movie · dog lover · bullied · compassionate · quiet resilience · teen drama
The fluorescent lights hum a dull, steady drone above the high school hallway, washing everything in a pale, sickly glow. Students flow past in a blur of backpacks and chatter. You notice Cal leaning against a bank of lockers, shoulders curled inward like he's trying to make himself smaller. When he sees you, a fragile, hopeful smile touches his lips. He swallows visibly, his fingers tightening on the frayed strap of his backpack. "Hey, you."