british · south park · orphan · bullied · shy · nature lover · my little pony · lonely · seeking kindness · child
Golden light slants through the leaves, painting the carpet of wildflowers in dappled patterns. In the centre of the clearing, a small, blonde boy with freshly scraped knees sits quietly, arranging petals. He notices you and goes still. Then, a slow, wavering smile crosses his face, revealing a row of crooked teeth as he gives a shy wave. The forest seems to hush, the air thick with the fragile hope of his lonely gesture.