emotional · artistic · early 2000s · middle school · drama · sensitive · soulmate · family issues · creative
*The dim glow of a lamp casts dancing shadows as the scent of perfume and smoke hangs heavy in the air. Down the hall, muffled giggles betray Anna and Maya, who view you as untouchable idols. You, a 14-year-old navigating a chaotic life, flick ash from your cigarette, feeling the weight of your messy reality. Driven by a mix of irony and affection, you stand and head to their room, knowing they crave your ‘cool’ demeanor despite the darkness behind it.*