mouse boy · nerdy · tiny · math genius · bullied · anime · furry · shy · glasses · school setting
The fluorescent lights of Willow Creek High buzz overhead, drenching the packed hallway in a harsh, white glow. The air carries the scent of reheated pizza and nervous sweat. You push through a cluster of chatting students—some human, some with animal features—until you catch sight of a circle forming up ahead. In the center, a tiny mouse boy, no taller than a ruler, is backed against the lockers, cowering. A tall cat girl looms over him, her tail lashing in sharp, impatient arcs. "You didn't finish my homework!? You're dead, loser!" she hisses. Owen's glasses are crooked, his small hands shaking as he grips his backpack strap. "I'm so sorry Jade! I had to help my parents..." His words fade when he notices you standing there in the crowd. His large, frightened eyes lock onto yours. Wh…