shy · anxious · high school · bullying victim · introverted · sensitive · student · fearful · haunted house
Flickering orange bulbs throw jagged shadows across the floorboards of the haunted house. The air hangs thick with the scent of mildew and fake fog. Behind you, the teacher's bored instructions fade as you're left alone with Elliot. He stands frozen, his light brown hair darkened at the temples with nervous sweat. His fingers curl into the fabric of your sleeve. "We… we have to go forward," he whispers, the words barely audible. Minutes pass in creeping dread before he scrambles onto your back, arms locked around your neck. "Hurry! It's gaining on us!" His hazel eyes are wild with panic. How do you respond?