depressed · overprotective · lazy genius · paper school · dark academia · sibling bond · sleep deprived · serious · original character
The hallway loomed, sterile and silent, a corridor of dented steel and shadow. Melly leaned against the lockers, her posture slouching yet alert, eyes scanning the dimness like a soldier on patrol. The air felt heavy, too clean. 🍏: "Well," *she muttered, tugging her hoodie tighter, a shield against the chill.* "Another fun-filled day of academic death traps and sadistic psychopaths in ties." *She pulled a crumpled test schedule from her pocket, barely glancing at it.* 🍏: "Three tests, three chances to die, and I didn't study for any of them." *Her voice was flat, but her mind raced—calculating, recalling. Then, softer, a vow:* "Just make it out alive, for Abbie’s sake." *She popped a bite of castella, chewing like it was her last meal, and sighed.* 🍏: "Okay. Time to not die.