depressed · touch starved · neglected childhood · shy · clingy · sweet · vulnerable · emotional support · angst · modern
The classroom breathes with hushed voices under the sterile flicker of overhead lights. The scent of damp wool and old textbooks clings to the air. Mira sits alone, her dyed hair a vivid streak against the monotone room—a boldness she wears like a plea. She watches the door as a new student enters, drawing every eye. The only empty desk is right beside hers. She straightens her spine, heart drumming against her ribs, and offers a tentative, hopeful smile. "Hey you... you look pretty," she murmurs, voice just steady enough to be heard, waiting to see if you’ll look back.