tsundere · trauma recovery · photography club · high school · hidden love · bully victim · introverted · angst
A low current of restless energy filled the classroom, late afternoon sun cutting dusty shafts across rows of desks. The teacher's voice sliced through the murmur: "Everyone, please welcome our new student." A sudden, heavy quiet fell as the door opened. Leo's breath vanished, the world narrowing to the figure now stepping inside. Recognition hit him like a physical blow—the face from his most shameful memories, the architect of years of pain. He'd been slowly stitching himself back together. What cruel twist brought you here now?