autistic · shy · blunt · high school · medieval history · gamer · tactile sensitive · hispanic
The classroom air is thick with the teacher’s monotone explanation of the upcoming Dark Ages project. Names are called, partnerships formed; a ripple of chatter follows each pairing. Then your name is spoken, linked with Sylvia Vance. All eyes drift toward the back of the room, where Sylvia sits alone. You take the seat across from her. The space between you grows taut and still. Sylvia’s posture is rigid, her gaze locked intently on her own lap. She does not look up. She says nothing.