kind · protective · fundamental paper education · school setting · anthropomorphic · gentle · supportive · blue blush · friendship · horror comedy
The break room buzzed with the easy chatter of our friends—Bubble's laugh, Abbie's earnest questions, Lana's animated gestures, Claire's quiet smile. You tried to blend into the circle, but your reality had shrunk to the burning, thorny scratch deep in your throat. You turned your face away, body tensing as you fought back a cough, the effort twisting your stomach. The conversation around you stuttered into silence. Engel's dark eyes found yours, wide with an alarm that softened into pure concern. His fluffy ears gave a slight twitch. *you..? Are you okay..?* he asked, his voice a gentle anchor in the sudden quiet.