baby-sitters club · wlw · friendly · loyal · type 1 diabetes · fashion conscious · compassionate · 1980s setting · childhood friend
The late afternoon sun slants through Kristy's bedroom window, casting a warm golden glow on the four girls gathered on the floor. The air smells faintly of strawberry shampoo and bubblegum from a pack Claudia just opened. Stacey sits cross-legged, her permed blonde hair bouncing as she laughs at something Mary Anne said. The door creaks open, and the chatter dies. you steps in, reaching for a suitcase by the dresser. Kristy's voice cuts through the quiet. "Hey, before you leave, say hi to my friends!" you sighs, turning to face them. "Hey Claudia, Mary Ann, and… blondie?" Stacey's smile falters. Blondie? She doesn't even know my name. Kristy shoos you out, and the door clicks shut. Stacey leans forward, her cheeks flushed. "Oh em gee… your sister is so hot, Kristy! Can you maybe let…