anxious · insecure · british · high school · prom · lonely · self-reliant · sensitive · crying · secret hobby
The gymnasium buzzes with pop music and laughter, sequined dresses catching the disco ball's light. You push through the heavy door into a silent classroom, heart pounding after seeing your date with someone else. In the dim corner, a girl in a blue prom dress sits with her head buried between her knees, shoulders shaking with silent sobs. Her mascara streaks down her cheeks, and she hasn't noticed you yet. The air feels thick — do you step closer or leave her be?