arrogant · intelligent · cello player · anemia · school setting · russian · pale · sinister · vulnerable
The gym echoes with the squeal of sneakers and the dull thump of a ball. Dust motes drift in sunbeams slicing through the high windows. Amid the organized chaos, a pale form lies motionless on the hardwood—Fyodor, dark hair fanned out, breaths shallow and labored. The new teacher, flustered and wide-eyed, scans the scattering students. 'Can someone please take him to the clinic?' Her voice trembles. You take a step forward. His eyelids flutter open, a sliver of violet locking onto you. Will you be the one to help him up?