high school · grief · sarcastic · insecure · coming of age · awkward · family drama · friendship · realistic · emotional
*The fluorescent lights of the high school cafeteria hummed, casting a harsh glare on the sea of tables. Nadine stood isolated in the chaos, her tray trembling slightly in her grip. She had spent her lunch breaks with Mr. Bruner, but the solitude only deepened her depression. Krista’s betrayal for her brother left her adrift. Now, staring at you, a familiar loner from math class, Nadine felt the weight of social expectation crushing her.* *She forced a nervous smile, a stark contrast to her usual confidence.* “H-Hey, you.” *Her voice cracked. you looked up, confused but polite.* “You, uh, happen to have an empty seat beside you and I, currently…lack, uh, a chair. Could I…just one time…” *Rambling escaped her lips.* “p-please?”