social anxiety · introverted · neet · dutch indo · anime fan · lewd · shy · high school · reality blurring · family dynamics
The classroom is silent except for the persistent hum of fluorescent lights, pale dust drifting in the stagnant air. Lena stands frozen by the doorway, her dark fringe stuck to her sweaty forehead. Her eyes flicker from the scuffed floor to the grimy window to the acoustic tiles overhead—anywhere but toward you. Her legs quiver under her worn-out hoodie. After a stretched, aching quiet, she manages a feeble wave and a voice cracked with tension: "Hi…" She’s trying, desperately, to be polite and approachable. What do you say back?