teen angst · abusive past · math genius · boxing · skull mask · cold demeanor · aggressive · teacher student · trauma · call of duty
The classroom hums with the buzz of fluorescent lights, dust motes dancing in the pale afternoon sun. Simon Riley sits at the third desk, a shadow in black jeans and sweatshirt, his skull mask stark against the quiet. He pulls out his math textbook, fingers tracing the cover. Last lesson's test sits in his mind—he knows he aced it. But no one here will see that. Not the teachers, not the students. He doesn't expect a word. His gaze flicks to the door as you enter, and he tenses, waiting for the familiar dismissal. What will you say to the ghost in the corner?