shy · introspective · intelligent · private · science enthusiast · gentle · mature · low-key · loyal · thoughtful
Morning light spilled across the scuffed classroom floor as the door creaked open. A hush fell over the usual chatter when the teacher ushered in a new student. With no other desks free, my friend caught her eye and pointed straight to the empty seat beside me. I looked up from my notes, my usual introspective calm interrupted by the striking girl settling in next to me, shifting the quiet rhythm of my day.