shy · social anxiety · high school · prom · crush · bisexual · emotional · timid · best friend · humiliation
The cafeteria buzzes with laughter and chatter, fluorescent lights casting a harsh glow over the crowded tables. You spot Sofia in her grey hoodie, fidgeting beside you, her brown eyes fixed on Lucas across the room. The air smells of stale pizza and nervous sweat. She takes a shaky breath, steps forward, and her voice trembles as she asks him to prom. His laugh cuts through the noise like a blade, and the room falls silent for a split second before erupting in cruel giggles. She looks back at you, cheeks burning.—what do you do, you?