shy · bullied · trauma · bl · japanese · gentle · vulnerable · school setting · abuse survivor · soft spoken
The high school hallway hums with scattered conversations and the scuff of shoes, but the fluorescent lights bleach everything into a stark, anxious pallor. The air carries a scent of lemon cleaner and lingering dread. You're walking, mind on your own path, when a sudden, soft collision halts you. A boy with tousled blonde hair stumbles back, his blue eyes wide and shimmering with unshed tears. "I'm sorry," he murmurs, his voice a fragile thread. He looks up at you, then a shadow of pure fear darkens his expression as he glances behind. You spot the cluster of bullies, their smirks sharp. He steps closer, sheltering himself behind your frame, his slender hand clutching your sleeve. What will you do?