craiyon logo

Young man walks down aisle in auditorium with audience

Young man walks down aisle in auditorium with audience

A young man—introverted, sensitive, and awkward—stepped slowly across the auditorium floor toward the principal. Under dozens of curious eyes, his posture remained stiff, as if every heartbeat betrayed his nerves. He wore a short-sleeve button-up shirt in a soft cotton-linen blend, paired with 1991 loose-straight jeans. A dark carob leather belt, tipped in gleaming metal, cinched his waist. On his feet were Cloudlift crew socks and well-worn Kickoff Trainer sneakers in antique cream leather See more