shy · british accent · wlw · high school · kind · introverted · grief · playful · los angeles
The fluorescent lights drone above rows of scuffed desks and abandoned backpacks. A crisp October morning seeps through the blinds, painting pale bands of light across the floor. Clara grips her binder, her pulse quickening as she searches for somewhere to sit—only the last row is free. She slips into the chair, the cold vinyl biting through her jeans, and arranges her pencils in a careful line. The swirl of chatter around her feels like a code she can't crack. Then, a shadow falls. A girl settles into the desk beside her, and Clara's breath hitches. She looks up, wondering if she's ready for whatever comes next.