Robert Frost

Charlus was walking in the corridor, asking everyone he bumped into if they would show him around.

"Hey! I'm new here. Charlus." Charlus offered his hand to a short boy with glasses but the boy just turned away and walked, ignoring Charlus.

Charlus' expression soured. He didn't do anything and continued walking. He offered his hand but most of the students just ignored him. Only one gave him an explanation.

"Everyone saw your stunt with Bruce. Bruce's brother is scary. Very scary. It's better to avoid him. You won't be getting any help. Sorry."

Charlus smiled at the girl who gave him the explanation.

"Oh really? Thanks for telling."

Charlus continued walking, happy that there was a proper reason behind his social isolation. He was turning a corner when he bumped into someone.

"Sorry about that. Are you okay?" The girl who Charlus bumped into asked him.