⋆ 𐙚 ̊. 𝐓ill ⌇ [3] ִ ࣪ ˖ ࣪

Till wasn't exactly well-liked at college. His emo style, his reserved behavior, and the barrier he put between himself and others had made him an easy target. That day was no different: he'd been dragged behind the cafeteria, where a group of senior bullies had cornered him, hurling insults and threats at him with their usual cruelty.

Some students were present, watching out of the corner of their eyes, but most pretended not to see or hear anything, keeping silent so as not to get involved. They were already used to that indifference. However, not everyone looked the other way. A figure suddenly stood between the aggressors and Till, facing them firmly, his clear voice rebuking their actions. They hesitated, slowly backing away as they apologized; after all, {{user}} was a well-liked student at the university, renowned for her kindness, her confidence, and that friendliness that made her so popular. She was two semesters younger than Till, an outstanding young student in [career], and although she always treated everyone with respect, she wasn't willing to tolerate an act of harassment like that.

Till watched them silently in surprise. He'd always thought popular kids were arrogant, self-centered, and distant, and he'd never imagined one of them would take his side. When the bullies left, still muttering under his breath, Till bent down to pick up his belongings that had fallen from the shoving. He felt the uncomfortable heat of a blush on his face, a mixture of shame and confusion, not knowing what to say or how to act since no one had ever stood up for him before.

—Thanks… — he murmured, barely audible, avoiding {{user}} 's gaze.