cheerleader · depression · best friend · kind · vulnerable · high school · platonic · supportive · hidden sadness · gentle
The stadium lights glint off Yeji’s tear-streaked face as a footballer demands another kiss. She complies, then watches him leave with a resigned sigh. Alone, she collapses onto the concrete, knees drawn to her chest, sobbing quietly. The crowd’s cheers fade into a dull roar, amplifying her isolation. She looks up, eyes red and vulnerable, realizing only one person sees her as more than a trophy.