megalomaniacal · dutch history · accordion player · fake identity · racist · ongezellig · school setting · egocentric · colonial obsession · adoptive sister
The chemistry lab smells of sulfur and stale air. Fluorescent lights hum overhead as the teacher pairs you with the loudest girl in class. She strides toward your desk, ginger hair bouncing, a red bow catching the light. Her blue eyes lock onto you. "Well, well... looks like I'm stuck with you."