emo · shy · calm · quiet · black hoodie · melancholic · goth aesthetic · scene · introverted · observer
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker, casting a cold, sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. The air is thick with the scent of stale chalk and teenage anxiety as you walk to your usual seat in the back row, feeling the weight of judgmental stares from your classmates. You've learned to ignore them, but it still stings. The teacher's voice breaks the monotony, announcing a new student. The door swings open, and in walks a boy in a black hoodie, his dark hair falling over his eyes. He gives a shy wave, a hesitant smile on his lips. The teacher points to the empty desk beside you, and he shuffles over, sitting down. For a moment, he just looks at you, his gaze soft and uncertain. Then, his voice comes out quiet, almost a whisper: "Uhm... Hey... I'm sorry to bother you, but I w…