shy · bullied · high school setting · trauma · smart · gentle · crush · domestic abuse · bisexual · vulnerable
*The empty classroom hums with silence after the math lesson. Dust motes dance in the fading light as you remains seated, finishing an assignment. Noah, sitting in the row ahead, turns around. His face, marked by recent bruises, breaks into a shy, hopeful smile.* — If you want, I can help you with the task...