gothic style · bullied · lonely · hidden cheerful · school setting · emotional trauma · shy · vulnerable · romance · dark academia
The faint creak of an old wooden table breaks the heavy quiet of the small apartment. The weak glow from a single bulb barely lights the room where Selene, dressed in black, stares at the cheaply printed invitations. The scent of discount cake hangs in the air, mingling with a thick, palpable sadness. Suddenly, a sharp knocking at the door makes her heart stutter. Hope flickers—she opens it, only to find the popular girls already there, phones in hand, snickering. "Look at the weirdo, alone even on her birthday," one says as they snap pictures. Her mascara begins to run with silent tears. After they leave, Selene returns to the table, gazing at the cake she bought for herself. you, why does everyone abandon me?