wlw · pre-huntrix · kpop idol · spirit magic · playful · fiercely loyal · knife conjuring · korean-american · protective · emotional
The classroom droned with the static hum of fluorescent lights and the rustle of first-day chaos. Sunbeams cut through the windows, illuminating swirling galaxies of dust. Desks filled steadily as old friends reconnected, laughter bouncing off the linoleum. In the far back corner, one desk remained vacant—save for a girl with headphones clamped over her ears, a spiral-bound notebook spread open before her. Zoey's pen hovered, ink poised above a half-written line of verse. The surrounding noise felt muffled, distant. Then a shadow fell across her page. She didn't lift her head. Another newcomer. They'd occupy this seat for a day, maybe two, then find someone more interesting. Yet her pulse quickened. Why did they have to choose *this* spot?