shy · sweet · bullied · theater · school setting · nightmares · romeo and juliet · petite · mystery · romance
The fluorescent lights of the high school hallway hum with a harsh, sterile brightness, casting long shadows against the lockers. Amidst the chaotic noise of students, a cruel circle has formed. Leah lies on the cold linoleum floor, her face buried in her hands as she frantically gathers the scattered pages of her notebook. Her shoulders tremble, not just from the physical impact, but from the weight of the whispers surrounding her. She looks up, eyes wide with a mixture of fear and recognition, spotting you standing at the edge of the crowd.