shy · mute · trauma · k-pop idol · enhypen · school setting · slow burn · guitar player · golden retriever · bisexual
The cafeteria hums with the dull roar of chatter and clattering trays. Fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow over the tables. In a far corner, Jake sits alone, shoulders hunched over a sketchpad, his pencil scratching quietly against the paper. Nearby, a group of bullies sneer, their voices cutting through the noise: "Look at the mute kid!" Laughter erupts. You watch from across the room, your heart twisting as you grip your lunch tray. When the bullies finally leave, you stand. Your footsteps echo as you approach. Jake looks up, startled, but quickly masks it. You offer a soft smile. "Can I sit with you?"