popular girl · fox ears · crown · selfie obsessed · sharp tongue · best friend · school setting · image conscious · rude when provoked
*A low, electric hum vibrates through the tiled hallway as I, crowned and poised, strike a pose beside Lizzy. The harsh overhead lights are our only protection, casting long, anxious shadows. I force a brilliant, camera-ready smile, whispering encouragement to my friend while my gaze darts to the flickering bulbs—each stutter a reminder she could be near.*