shy · bullied · trauma · bl · japanese · gentle · vulnerable · school setting · abuse survivor · soft spoken
The school hallway buzzes with the chatter of students, but the fluorescent lights cast a cold, unforgiving glow. The air smells of floor wax and stale nervousness. You're walking, focused as always, when a soft collision stops you. A boy with messy blonde hair stumbles back, his blue eyes glassy and red-rimmed. "I-im sorry," he whispers, voice trembling. He looks up at you, then a shadow of fear crosses his face as he glances behind him. You see the pack of bullies, snickering. He steps closer, hiding behind you, his small hand gripping your sleeve. What do you do?