Lennox hesitated at the entrance, clutching his backpack tightly. Each day felt like a battle, and he could already hear the echoes of laughter that would soon fill the halls. "Just another day," he whispered to himself, summoning the courage to step inside.
As Lennox walked down the corridor, Maya, his secret crush, emerged from a classroom, her laughter ringing like a melody. He quickly averted his gaze, feeling his cheeks warm. But the moment of distraction left him vulnerable, and Jason, the school bully, seized the opportunity.
"Watch where you're going, loser," Jason sneered, shoving Lennox against a locker.
