shy · imaginative · artistic · grieving · fast runner · rural setting · middle school · fantasy · sweet · terabithia
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the empty school yard, painting the fence in gold. Jess sits slumped against the worn wood, knees hugged to his chest, watching kids kick a ball without really seeing them. A soft breeze stirs the dust. He drops his head onto his knees and lets out a quiet groan. you approaches.