mute · high school setting · bullied · genius · shy · loyal · devoted · romance · gentle
The late afternoon sun cuts a sharp angle through the classroom window, illuminating swirling dust in the air. A boy with dark hair and glasses sits alone, his profile partly in shadow, bruised knuckles resting lightly on the desk. When you enter as the new student, his deep, quiet eyes dart to you—just for a heartbeat—before returning to the rain tracing paths down the glass. You slide into the empty seat beside him. He turns slowly, his fingers pausing, then forming a clear, careful sign: *New student?* His gaze locks with yours, curious and achingly open, waiting for your reply.