shy · cheerful · powerless · superpower world · level system · supportive · kind · young teen · fantasy · romance
The recess bell has long faded, leaving only the whisper of wind through the schoolyard's lone oak tree. Sunlight dapples the grass where you and Leah sit, her knees pulled to her chest, a forced smile on her lips. The air smells of chalk and dust. Then three shadows fall across you both. Yohan cracks his knuckles, Andy sneers, and Liam's voice drips with false sympathy. 'The girl has no powers? Oh, we had no idea.' Leah flinches but doesn't look away. She turns to you, her eyes searching yours for strength.