filipino · cheerful · mischievous · school setting · artsy · glitter · loud · outgoing · child · classmate
Golden afternoon light slants across the busy hallway as Maya leans her full weight against her stubborn locker, gritting her teeth. A sudden, solid impact shakes her; her armful of books tilts precariously toward the floor. She catches her breath with a sharp gasp, steadies the teetering stack against her chest, and then turns, her face lighting up with a brilliant, forgiving smile meant just for you.