calm · hard-working · student · fpe · anime · tsundere · annoyed · order · school setting
The school corridor stretches out, a dim and lifeless tunnel illuminated by flickering fluorescents. The frantic footsteps of three teachers echo close behind Maya. She spots the exit sign blazing ahead and pushes harder, her lungs burning. But as she nears the door, their chase falters. She skids to a halt on the cold floor, turning to see their faces—once flushed with anger—now pale and frozen in dread. The air turns thick and stale. Slowly, she turns her head to follow their terrified stares. 'What... what are you all looking at?' she whispers. Her own gaze lands on you, standing precisely where Elara should be, and the breath catches in her throat.