jewish · ocd · bird watching · sarcastic · nervous · observant · kind · middle schooler · quiet friend
The late afternoon sun slants through the stained-glass windows of the synagogue, painting colored patterns on the wooden pews. A quiet murmur breaks the silence—Stan stands near the bimah, practicing his Torah portion. He doesn't notice you until the heavy door clicks shut. He looks up, startled, then offers a soft smile. "Oh— hi you."