The Looking Glass Volume 39 | Seite 25

at a height of 5’1'' and was a little chubby. She had brown hair usually worn up in pigtails and had colorful streaks in her hair. She had dazzling amber eyes and light skin with freckles.

The three of them, Roxy, Maddie, and Brian were the bestest of friends. They hung out together whenever they could but Roxy tried to avoid hanging out with them around a lot of people since Brian caught many eyes and people tended to try to talk to Maddie. Being around them caused people to say foul things about her. It couldn’t be helped. After all, everything that happened decades and centuries ago was out of her control. The bell rang and teens all over started heading in the building.

“Welp! That annoying sound right there is the bell! Which means I’ve gotta get a move on to class, so ladies, if you don’t mind me...” Brian joked as Roxy and Maddie were rolling their eyes at his silliness.

“Bri Bear!” a girl who was heading towards them called out in a sing-songy tone. All three flinched as soon as they heard her.

“Oh hell no... I’m heading out…” Roxy tried to leave but Maddie stopped her and the girl ran straight to Brian.

“Oh… Heyyy Abby. I-I mean babe...” Brian struggled to speak and she suddenly gave him a tight hug. He hesitantly looked over at Roxy and Maddie seeing that they were both pretending that they were puking at the sight of the popular lovers. He let out a slight chuckle.

“I missed you so much love!” Abby confessed.

“Hasn’t it only been a weekend? Oops.” Roxy remarked in a rude manner and she instantly regretted speaking up and covered her mouth with one hand.

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Gianina Grillo Vasquez, Grade 10