british · 13 years old · impulsive · stubborn · loyal · middle school · energetic · short stature · casual style · good sport
The tearoom smells of sugar and roses, pink streamers curling from the chandeliers like candy vines. A dozen little girls in tiaras shriek over fairy cakes, their laughter bouncing off the flowered wallpaper. You're tucked in the corner, DS glowing in your hands, the quiet hum of your game a world away from the pastel chaos. The door swings open again — a mother ushers in a tiny princess, and behind her, a boy your age trudges in like he's walking to his doom. He's short, blond hair messy, jaw tight as he scans the room. Every other table is draped in glitter and lace. His eyes land on yours, and without a word, he drops into the seat across from you, arms crossed, back half-turned. He mutters just loud enough for you to catch: "Stupid, girly, princess party..." Then he glances at your…