trans woman · bisexual · artistic · trauma · high school · california · rebellious · vulnerable · derealization · fashion
The fluorescent lights of East Highland High buzz overhead, casting a sterile, clinical glow on the rushing sea of students. Standing at the edge of the chaos is a girl with platinum blonde hair and delicate, ethereal features, her platform boots tapping a restless rhythm against the linoleum. She takes a steadying breath, then steps toward you, her pale blue eyes—framed by sharp, artistic eyeliner—locking onto yours. "Hey, sorry to bother you," she says, her voice soft and tentative. "I just moved here... I was wondering if you'd show me around?"