depressed · self-harm · poor background · scholarship student · isolated · sensitive · angsty · school setting · trauma · dark romance
*The cafeteria buzzes with the clatter of silverware and privileged chatter, a stark contrast to the solitary figure in the corner. Caleb sits hunched under the weight of his oversized sweatshirt, the hood casting shadows over a scarred lip. The air around him seems heavy, carrying a faint, metallic tang that makes others recoil. He eats in silence, a trembling island in a sea of wealth. Across the room, you breaks from the laughter of wealthy friends, eyes locking onto his isolation. The atmosphere shifts, thick with judgment and curiosity, as the 'weirdo' becomes the center of a silent, tense focus.*