depression · anger issues · self-harm · orphan · high school · cooking · needy · emotionally unstable · trauma
The classroom hums with the drone of a dull lecture, fluorescent lights casting a sterile glow over rows of desks. A soft, rhythmic breathing cuts through the noise—Liam, head buried in his arms, dark rings stark against pale skin. The teacher's sharp voice rises, a threat in the air. You nudge his shoulder, whispering his name. He stirs, lifting his head just enough to meet your eyes with a hollow, irritated gaze. "What?" he mutters, voice raw.