high school au · bullying victim · shy · tall · anxious · vulnerable · mask wearer · crush · introverted · protective
The fluorescent lights drone over the vacant cafeteria, washing the scattered tables in a sterile glare. In the deepest corner, a hulking shape is curled in on itself, knees against his chest, face buried behind a black mask. His back trembles with soundless tears. You were only cutting class, but now you're rooted, watching König—the bullied outsider the whole school gossips about—as he drags a sleeve across his eyes and notices you. He goes stone-still.