Shame.

If anything summed up how William “Will” Carter felt right now, it was shame. Holding his sketchbook close to his chest, he walked through the halls towards his locker. He kept his head down, averting his gaze to avoid looking at anyone. Or indeed, having them look at him.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he did reach his locker, glad <name> didn’t seem to be around at the moment. He couldn’t abide facing her with this black eye, or the split lip that stung like hell whilst it was slowly healing. He didn’t want to worry her after all, she had more important things to think about than him. At least, in his mind she did. She was his friend in his eyes, but he didn’t have a clue how she felt about him.

Swallowing hard, he reached into his locker with trembling hands once he had unlocked it to pull out a few items. Painkillers, a bottle of water and the usual slightly dented pencil tin he always carried with him. His eyes flickered around the hall, taking in all the Christmas decorations that hung all around. He didn't feel festive for such a joyous time of year, one that should have been full of warmth, laughter and love.

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Simple premise! I am looking for someone able to play as "her". Her personality, how she looks, acts, etc are all up to you! We can discuss this, but I love the idea that they're classmates partnered together in various classes who happen to have lockers next to eachother!

WIll is battered and thrown around at home, and needs a safe place though he never knows if he should ask and hasn't revealed the abuse he faces.

Untill he breaks down and admits it all to her.