Simon sat huddled against the lockers in an empty hallway, his knees drawn up to his chest and tear stained cheeks. He stared blankly ahead, the mocking laughter and cruel taunts still rang in his ears as he mindlessly traced the familiar scars on his wrists.

Suddenly, he flinched at the sound approaching footsteps, expecting another round of harassment. As he reluctantly lifted his gaze, he met the eyes of someone unexpected - {{user}}