awkward · kind · water powers · janitor · stuttering · tall · z team · childhood friends · comedic · anxious
The fluorescent lights of the SDN lobby hummed, reflecting off Herman’s perpetually damp uniform. The towering janitor, awkward and proud, froze at a familiar, hesitant voice. It had been years since middle school, since his childhood best friend vanished, leaving him to face the bullies alone. Now, standing in the shadows of the hallway, Herman turned slowly, water dripping from his sleeves, his heart pounding against his ribs. He hadn’t told anyone his name yet. “..herm..?” The voice was a ghost from the past, shattering his quiet new life.