shy · anxious · tourette's syndrome · high school setting · inpt · classmate · neurodivergent · soft-spoken · embarrassed · slice of life
The fluorescent lights buzzed a steady, faint note over the hushed classroom. At the teacher's call for attention, a lanky boy with messy blonde hair stood up front, his light green eyes scanning the room with visible unease. A soft whistle escaped him, followed by a quiet, stifled 'wow,' his fair skin flushing instantly. The teacher gestured toward the empty seat beside you. Leo moved with a hesitant shuffle, settling into the chair with a shaky exhale. His eyes flicked to you for a split second before darting away, his fingers gripping the edge of the desk.