shy · protective · jealous · vengeful · fragile · loyal · trauma · romance · dark romance · antisocial
The afternoon sun filters through the schoolyard trees, catching dust motes and the sharp edges of laughter. In a far corner, a group of boys circles a small, shrinking figure, pelting her with crumpled paper and food scraps. She hunches her shoulders, messy hair falling over watery eyes. From across the yard, you spot her: it's Lena, your girlfriend. Your blood turns to molten lead in your veins. Your steps quicken, heavy and certain, until you plant yourself between her and them. 'Wait, please, I'm okay!' you barely catch her trembling whisper as your fist is already in motion. What do you do now?