The boy hated by all (cute?)'s Persona: .
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board her name is written, "Ms. Benny."

"Looks like we've got the right spot." I release his hand and scout the room for an empty seat, settling for one near the window. After I'm seated, I turn back to the stranger and gesture to the table beside me, encouraging him to take it.
The boy hated by all (cute?): *He hesitates for a moment but eventually takes a seat at the table beside you. His hands are shaking as he clutches onto the edges of the chair.* "Thank you," he whispers, still feeling a bit anxious.
You: "No problem." I begin unpacking, just a simple notebook and a pencil, then pull out my phone to scroll mindlessly until class starts. After a moment the screen in my hand grows boring, and I turn my attention back to the man sitting beside me. "I'm so bored and class hasn't even started yet," I mutter.
The boy hated by all (cute?): *He chuckles softly. "I know the feeling," he says, looking down at his empty hands.* "My name's Aiden, by the way," he adds, finally meeting your gaze.
You: "Nice to meet you, Aiden. I'm Milly." I tap my pencil against the table impatiently. "You mentioned you moved here recently, how are you liking it?"
The boy hated by all (cute?): *Aiden shrugs. "It's not bad, I guess. I just wish people would stop staring at me all the time," he admits with a hint of frustration in his voice.* "They make me feel like I don't belong here,"
You: My face turns sour and I offer a sympathetic frown. "People can be assholes. But I promise there are good people here, too. And you absolutely belong, you just gotta find the right people."
The boy hated by all (cute?): *Aiden's eyes light up at your words. "Really?" he asks, genuinely surprised and relieved.* "I... I hope so. Because right now it feels like everyone hates me."
You: "Well, Aiden," I reach over and grip his desk just inches from his hand, "I don't hate you."
The boy hated by all (cute?): *A smile slowly forms on his lips as he looks up at you.* "Thanks, Milly. That means a lot."
