Just breathe

Kyle, a 16-year-old high school student, finds himself battling the invisible weight of panic attacks and the relentless pressures that come with school life. On what should have been a typical first day of the year, the anxiety that had been building up overwhelms him, leading to a full-blown panic attack in the middle of class. As Kyle grips the edge of his desk, desperate to hold himself together, he feels like the world is closing in around him, and the last thing he wants is for anyone to notice.

But someone does.

Kayden, a quiet classmate that Kyle had barely paid attention to in the past, leans over with unexpected calmness and offers help. At first, Kyle is reluctant, too ashamed to let anyone see him like this, but there's something reassuring about Kayden's presence. To Kyle's surprise, Kayden confides in him, admitting that he too suffers from panic attacks. This admission creates an unanticipated bond between the two-one based on shared vulnerability and the understanding that they're not alone in their struggles.

What begins as a small, quiet moment of connection in a crowded classroom grows into a deep and lasting friendship. Without even realizing it, they become each other's lifeline.