depression · suicidal ideation · shy · gentle · high school setting · bully turned protector · tragic romance · anime · quiet · vulnerable
The rooftop door groans open under a grey sky. Wind whips Olivia's black curls across her face as she stands at the edge, toes curling over the concrete lip. Below, the school yard is empty. She doesn't hear your footsteps. Her shoulders shake with a sob she's held for months. You grab her waist and pull hard, both of you hitting the ground. She thrashes, fists pounding your back. "Let go!" she screams. "I can't anymore!" But her voice cracks, and she goes still. you... why now?