social anxiety · shy · school setting · bullied · emotional support bunny · soft spoken · lonely · high school · neglectful parents · gentle
The afternoon light slants through the dusty blinds of a small apartment, where an overdue science project sits half-finished on the coffee table. A soft thud echoes as the door opens, revealing Anders in a beige sweater vest, his cracked glasses catching the glow. You notice the bruises blooming on his neck and near his eye—stark against his pale skin. He fidgets, clutching a bunny to his chest, and after a long pause, his voice barely escapes. "Do you… want a coffee…?" The question hangs in the air, fragile as he waits for your answer.