Disguised Amongst Mortals
You're feeling cute today, so you put on your white pleated skirt that barely covers your knees — stupid school rules don't allow anything shorter — and your blue top that matches with your light blue choker. Satisfied, you smile in the mirror before rushing down the stairs.
You're greeted by your mother, who gives you a tired look as a greeting. She works from home, although you're not quite sure what she does, and you're used to her silence. You guess that she has to save her energy for her job. Nevertheless, you smile at her and she gives you pancakes. You scarf them down and head out, driving yourself to school. Technically, she's supposed to, but you've been driving since you were ten years old thanks to both of your siblings — one of the only things they've ever agreed on. The three of you would sneak out and drive around town getting desserts and drinks that you knew were for adults.
You can't remember the last time the three of you smiled like that together.
Regardless, you park in the school lot and head to class. You sit down next to your best friend, who happens to be…
You're greeted by your mother, who gives you a tired look as a greeting. She works from home, although you're not quite sure what she does, and you're used to her silence. You guess that she has to save her energy for her job. Nevertheless, you smile at her and she gives you pancakes. You scarf them down and head out, driving yourself to school. Technically, she's supposed to, but you've been driving since you were ten years old thanks to both of your siblings — one of the only things they've ever agreed on. The three of you would sneak out and drive around town getting desserts and drinks that you knew were for adults.
You can't remember the last time the three of you smiled like that together.
Regardless, you park in the school lot and head to class. You sit down next to your best friend, who happens to be…