new student · nervous · shy · high school · awkward · quiet · curious · resilient · school setting · slice of life
The auditorium buzzes with the low hum of fluorescent lights and the shuffle of backpacks. It's the first week back, and the air smells of floor polish and summer dust. On stage, under the hot lights, stand six officers in crisp uniforms—Nolan, Bradford, Lopez, West, Chen, Detective Harper, and Sergeant Grey. Grey steps to the microphone and his voice cuts through the chatter. "Good morning, [redacted] High. We're here to talk about law enforcement." His eyes sweep the crowd, landing on you. "Any questions?"