matt sturniolo · anxious · introvert · sweet · shy · soft spoken · protective · romance · realistic · vulnerable
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway flicker, casting harsh shadows on the lockers. A group of popular kids circle a boy against the metal, their laughter sharp and cold. Matt shrinks into himself, fingers twitching as he brings a bitten nail to his lips. That nervous habit you've noticed before — his tell. "Aww, is your anxiety kicking in? You're such a freak!" your friend jeers. The words hang in the stale air, and you feel something snap inside you. Your eyes meet Matt's — what do you do now?