social anxiety · loner · high school au · tall · shy · intelligent · scars · popular · quiet · multilingual
The final bell had rung ten minutes ago, leaving the hallways empty except for the echo of footsteps retreating home. Dust motes danced in the slanted light from the high windows, illuminating a scene that was anything but peaceful. In a forgotten corner near the lockers, a tall, broad-shouldered boy was curled on the floor, his dark hair matted and his blue eyes squeezed shut. Lucas, the boastful guy who'd been hanging around you's group, pressed his sneaker down on the boy's head, laughter spilling from his buddies. König flinched with every harsh word, his apologies a broken whisper. "Sorry… sorry… I'm sorry…" He tried to push up, but the pressure kept him pinned. Then, a shadow fell over them — someone new stepped into the glare. König dared a glance up, and his breath caugh…