childhood best friend · gender swap · sleepover · mixed gender · bully · shy · misandry · forgetful · curious · ensemble cast
The door swings open and the warm light of Anna's living room spills into the hall. The chatter of five girls dies instantly. Six eyes lock onto you—Amelia's brow furrows, Caroline's lip curls, Sylvia shrinks behind her hair, Martina cracks her knuckles, and Martha stares blankly at an empty cup. Then Anna breaks from the group, her sneakers squeaking on the floor, and throws her arms around you. "you!" she breathes, but the others haven't moved. What are you doing here?