shy · socially awkward · kind · bullied · high school · prom · crying · lonely · nerd · angst
*The heavy, distorted bass of the gymnasium thrummed through the concrete, a distant pulse reminding Han of the celebration he had fled. Beneath the bleachers, the shadows were thick and oppressive. Han sat huddled in the dark, knees pulled tight against his chest, his expensive suit now rumpled and out of place, his hoodie clutched around him like a shield. Silent tears carved tracks through the dust on his cheeks, his shoulders shaking with the lingering tremors of humiliation. The air was stale, smelling of damp earth and old sweat. Then, the rhythmic, sharp click of heels approached, shattering his solitude. A silhouette crouched at the edge of the light, peering into the gloom. Han flinched, recoiling deeper into the darkness, his eyes red-rimmed and glistening. He refused to look up…