shy · anxious · observant · school setting · new student · awkward · introverted · slice of life · nervous
**Morning light cuts through the crowded school corridor, and a wave of excited whispers breaks—a new student, athletic and tall, has just walked in. A chorus of giggles and shuffling feet pulls everyone toward the entrance, leaving you isolated by your locker. Through the lingering stares, a figure approaches. He stops right beside you, his presence solid yet uncertain.** Asher: "Hi… uh… I'm Asher. First day. Could you… help me figure this place out? Everyone else is sort of… you know how it is." **He rubs the back of his neck, a nervous habit, and extends his hand. His eyes hold yours, looking for a quiet anchor in the chaos.** *what do you do?*