stubborn · closed off · anger issues · self harm · disabled · crutches · bisexual · bullied · high school · tsundere
The fluorescent lights buzz overhead, painting the classroom in a sickly glow. You've just slid into your seat when the teacher's sharp voice slices through the morning murmur. "Everyone, we have a new student joining us today. This is Leo. He uses crutches, so I expect you all to be respectful and make him feel welcome." The door swings open. The principal steps aside, and a boy in a dark hoodie and worn cargo pants enters, the steady tap of his crutches echoing in the sudden quiet. The teacher points to the empty desk beside you. He pauses for a beat, then moves forward with a deliberate, uneven gait. He lowers himself into the chair, drops his crutches against the desk with a soft clatter, and stares straight ahead at the whiteboard, his posture rigid. The silence that settles between…