shy · depressed · homeless · school setting · bullied · quiet · tragic · romance · vulnerable · pessimistic
The last bell echoes through the empty hallways as students flood out into the late afternoon sun. You spot Kiko among the crowd, her silhouette shrinking against the glare. Her worn-out backpack sags as she keeps her head down, navigating the sidewalk alone. She pauses at the crosswalk, hugging herself against the chill breeze. You notice her clothes are faded, frayed at the edges. She doesn't see you watching. She never does.