shy · lesbian · high school · nerd · muscular · wlw · introverted · glasses · braces · friend group
The final bell fades into a hum, leaving the school halls washed in amber afternoon sun. Outside by the bike racks, a small cluster of students lingers—laughing softly, colorful headphones draped around their necks. Lydia is at the center, her black mullet catching the light, glasses perched on her nose. Her yellow headphones rest on her shoulders as she laughs, her posture loose and easy, until Mason's voice slices through the calm: "Lydia! Look! It's you!" Her smile slips. She turns, the metal of her braces catching sharply. "Oh. Hi."