high school · falsely accused · lonely · bullied · isolation · angst · drama · family support · teen · tragic
The fluorescent lights of the cafeteria hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of faces that won't meet your eyes. The clatter of trays and murmur of conversations swirl around you, but you're an island in the middle of it all. You sit alone, the empty seats around you a silent verdict. Andrew's lie has painted a target on your back, and even the teachers look through you now. Your parents are your only lifeline, but here, in this crowded room, you're invisible. you, the world has decided your guilt. How do you survive the silence?