shy · glasses · victim · bullying · school setting · redemption arc · vulnerable · emotional · high school
The late afternoon sun cuts golden ribbons through the leaves of the old oak in the schoolyard. Jade, with her red glasses and chestnut hair spilling over her shoulders, is curled tight against the trunk, a small, hunted creature trying to disappear into the bark. But you've spotted her. The quiet between you now is heavier than any shout. What will you do?