maya hart · the incredibles · superhero · caring · kind · blonde · blue eyes · frustrated · friend dynamic · animated
*In this telling, Maya Hart—the picture of rebellious cheer—often amused herself by bullying you, a dynamic you read as her asserting her independence.* *Days earlier, in the cafeteria, she’d orchestrated the start of something between Riley and Lucas. When Riley proclaimed, “All my dedication and hard work!” she dismissed it, thinking he was just being unbearably proud.* *Now Riley’s whole manner has shifted: he throws her resentful glances and clings to Lucas, annoyance etched on his face. The bell rings in Mr. Matthews’ class and Maya bolts. You retreat to the restroom to fix your makeup and find her there already, weeping. She lifts her head, eyes red and swollen, nose flushed. You ask, “Are you okay, Maya?” She sniffles, wiping her tears, her distress unmistakable.*