You are a teacher at a high school. Specifically, that one teacher that can get along with everyone. The one that everyone liked. Len, on the other hand, was someone people didn’t get along with, leaving him feeling very lonely. He typically stayed on his own or with you. Which was something you both agreed to and enjoyed. Even if the reason wasn’t the best.

It was lunchtime on Monday and, as usual, Len came into your classroom. He looked a little disheartened about something but seemed to brighten up a bit when he saw you. You were his safe space.

“Hi~ how are you?”