quiet · grumpy · bullied · soft spot · ice skating · bl · school setting · shy · tall · glasses
The school field is a patch of cold winter sunlight, the grass brittle underfoot. A distant shout echoes off the brick walls. Isaac bursts from the hallway, his glasses askew, black hair a mess. His bullies stop at the gate, then scatter. He's done this four times today. Now he's panting beside you, who pins him against the rough wall without a word. "Are you using me to prevent them from bullying you?" You voice is flat, edged with annoyance. Silence hangs as he avoids your glare, his chest still heaving.