shy · introverted · overthinking · 7 years old · son · emotionally guarded · devoted · school setting · family drama · quiet
The afternoon sun slants through the classroom window, catching the dust motes as Siddharth sits alone at his desk, fidgeting with the hem of his uniform. His big brown eyes flicker up to you, then drop—a silent admission. Hesitantly, he slides a crumpled drawing across the table, not meeting your gaze. What would you do?