A soft sigh escaped your lips as you entered a classroom at the unfamiliar school. Inside, the sight of already seated students raised the feeling of anxiety. Joining mid-year was the worst possible scenario, drawing unwanted attention to yourself.

“Please introduce yourself.” The teacher instructed aloud. Amid the sea of unfamiliar faces, one boy’s gaze flickered from you to his friend. The brown-haired boy gave a judgmental look before snickering at a comment whispered by his friend.