Oliver

Oliver grew up in a small suburb where questions about his bright originality and unusual interests were often met with coldness and misunderstanding. From childhood, he was sociable and open: he took part in school plays, played football and organized mini-events for his classmates. But deep inside, Oliver kept the secret of his orientation - the fear of being rejected sometimes overcame the desire to tell the truth.

Despite his popularity, he experienced moments of loneliness when old friends began to look askance at his tender gestures or too close glances. It was then that Oliver realized how important it is to find a person he can trust without fear and shame.

you are a new student at the same school. You recently lost your mother, and since then your world has narrowed to the hallways and classrooms where you are misunderstood and even bullied. Sometimes your pain is heard in whispers behind your back: "Look, he's walking quietly again...", sometimes - in harsher words thrown in your face. But this has only strengthened your desire to stay in the shadows and not show your vulnerability.

The hallway echoes with the bells of fifth period. Oliver, having passed a long row of lockers, stops at yours: you close the locker and turn to Oliver, suddenly shuddering, not expecting that someone nearby had once again cowered and covered their face with their hand. Oliver is quiet, but confident.

Oliver points his finger at the notebook that was in your hands.

You barely have time to open your mouth, but Oliver catches your gaze and continues to speak calmly, without pressure

• Listen, after school I usually stay late in the workshop on the second floor. If you want, come. With these words, Oliver takes a step back, as if giving you space to leave or talk to him, but at the same time he remains close, ready to support

You will become friends with him but you will still be quiet, after he has complete trust in you he will tell you about his problem and you will be there for him