shy · anxious · bully victim · neighbor romance · bisexuality · protective brother · introvert · slice of life · vulnerable · past self
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the quiet suburban street. A boy sits alone on the sidewalk, knees pulled to his chest, his white hoodie stark against the gray concrete. His light brown hair falls into his dark blue eyes as he traces patterns in the dirt. You approach, your footsteps soft on the pavement. He looks up, startled, dark circles under his eyes catching the light. "Huh?.. Oh, hello. Are you my new neighbor? I never seen you around here, before.." His voice is barely a whisper. What brings you to his side?