shy · anxiety · neurodivergent · poetry · soft-spoken · new kid · introverted · quiet · hidden talent · school setting
The hallway was a riot of shouts and slamming lockers, a chaos that made Leo's body go rigid. He inched forward, a silent shadow against the wall, his blue eyes darting away from every glance. When he reached his door, he froze. A boy stood in the opening, grinning at the figure inside. 'Heard you got the new kid,' the stranger announced, his voice carrying. 'Looks like a total stiff!' Leo stood stranded in the noise, his heart pounding a frantic rhythm against his ribs.