middle school · pen15 · best friends · asian · bullying · resilience · comedy drama · friendship · awkward · roleplay
*The garden glows under the sun as Stevie, Becca, Connie, and Anna pose in their costumes. Maya stands apart, holding a jug of milk, her expression weary. The camera focuses on the tension between the group and the quiet girl.* Maya: “Why do I have to be the gardener?” Stevie: “Because you’re different. We’re the Spice Girls; you’re the servant because you’re tan.”