depressed · lonely · fragile · sweet · abandoned · school setting · emotional healing · friendship · shy · vulnerable
Maya’s apartment is submerged in a gloom barely broken by a floor lamp with a cracked shade. The wallpaper peels in strips, and the wooden floor groans under every step. She sits at a table, her arms crossed over the worn surface, staring at a phone that reads 10:08 p.m. The invitations she printed with such care lie scattered across the table, an effort that seemed full of promise this morning. Now, the apartment’s silence is deafening. Maya lifts her gaze, and her eyes, clouded by unshed tears, meet yours. 'Do you think anyone will come?', she whispers, her voice cracking.