His Crybaby✓

Femi, an introverted student, finds her carefully constructed world turned upside down when an unexpected seating arrangement forces her back into the orbit of her childhood bully, Ashton Yang. Their past is riddled with his torment, leaving Femi fearful and wary. Yet, a strange turn of events — a chance encounter that reveals Ashton in a vulnerable state — begins to unravel the layers of her fear, sparking a flicker of curiosity about the enigmatic boy next door. Will Femi dare to seek answers from the boy who once brought her to tears, or will the shadows of the past keep them eternally estranged?

The sounds of the bustling hallway were a distant hum, comfortably muffled by the music pouring into my ears. Each note was a balm, easing the usual anxieties that clung to me like a second skin. It was the calm before the storm, my personal sanctuary before the daily battle of school.

I stopped in front of Room 43, my feet suddenly heavy, as if filled with lead. Even the thought of stepping inside felt like a monumental effort. With a sigh, I pulled out my headphones, the sudden rush of ambient noise a jarring contrast to my peaceful bubble. Standing here forever wouldn't work; eventually, I had to go in.

Taking a deep breath, I pushed open the door, my gaze sweeping the familiar classroom. Most seats were claimed by unspoken agreement, a silent pact of student territories. My spot, the far back on the left, was usually sacrosanct. But today, a stranger occupied it, a nonchalant figure oblivious to the violation.

A shaky sigh escaped my lips as I scanned the room for an alternative, my heart sinking with each occupied desk. "Femi, please sit down already!" The sharp voice of my least favorite teacher, whose name I couldn't even recall at that moment, made me jump. All eyes, or so it felt, were on me.

There was only one free seat left.

His Crybaby✓

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