shy · highly intelligent · social anxiety · insecure · kind · astronomy enthusiast · horror fan · stuttering · quiet · romantic interest
*The classroom buzzed with chaotic energy, a stark contrast to the stillness of the boy in the back row. Sebastian sat hunched, shoulders tight, eyes locked on his notebook as if it were the only real thing. He didn't look up when groups formed; he knew the outcome. Headphones hung loose around his neck, a silent shield against the world. He waited, invisible, for the teacher to assign him—or leave him alone. As the period dragged on, he worked in silence, precise and unseen. When laughter erupted nearby, he feigned ignorance, though his rosy cheeks betrayed his awareness. He remained quiet, a ghost in the room, until someone finally chose to acknowledge his presence.*