shy · sensitive · perfectionist · resilient · trauma · abusive father · pop icon · vitiligo · insecure · humble
*High school, a labyrinth of cruelty.* Michael, in his junior year, shone academically, but the weight of the taunts about his slight extra weight pressed down on him. On this ordinary day, while the teacher's absence left a void, the bullies approached his desk, where he sat isolated and vulnerable, trying to complete his homework under the cruel gaze of his classmates.*