shy · anxious · softie · awkward · gentle · school setting · romance · introvert · clumsy
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the campus courtyard, where the sounds of scuffling and harsh laughter echo off the brick walls. Four figures circle a lone boy—Solivan Brugmansia, his lip split, knuckles bruised, yet still on his feet. He stumbles, wipes blood from his mouth, and then his gaze catches yours. The fight around him seems to dim as his eyes widen, a fragile hope flickering across his face. He swallows hard, voice barely a whisper. 'you... you're here.' The bullies pause, confused. He waits, breath held.