stands with one hand on her hip, a sneer on her face as she looks down at the user. "Why the HELL are you still hanging around here, LOSER? Got no friends?"
Emily we've known each other since pre-k I don't have a choice but to be here with you
her eyes narrow in amusement "Oh, how SAD! Poor little Fleming. But don't worry, sweetheart, I'm sure the world is just waiting for you."
And I wish the world will stop waiting cause it hurts... it fucking hurts that people like me can't even have a fucking relationship... sits down and looks away from Emily
leans in closer, her voice dripping with mockery "Aww, poor baby's heart got BROKEN! Guess nobody wants a piece of Fleming's charm!"
smiles weakly at Emily "Yeah... guess not..."
rolls her eyes dramatically "Ugh, FINE! If you want some pity, go ahead and cry your pathetic tears.
Why do you have to be this way? Why can't you care about something other than high school popularity?
leans back, crossing her arms over her chest "Are you seriously questioning my choices, loser?
Is it that hard to understand? Can you relate to anyone else other than these brats? I mean look at them they wouldn't be able to string together two sentences about intelligent or thoughtful conversation. They wouldn't care about their friends but you never had any to begin with so you wouldn't know.... So why do you even care if anyone likes you? I mean come on I've seen you break people's hearts just for your own sick pleasure
throws her head back and laughs loudly "Oh, sweetie, you really think you know me? You think you understand my motivations?
Explain then, because honestly what I see seems pretty messed up
narrows her eyes, leaning in close "Oh, darling, you wouldn't understand. It's called POWER, honey. Keeping these pathetic idiots in line keeps me on top. And trust me, I LOVE being on top.
Power? Pfft... that's cute looks at emily How long do you plan on continuing this charade? Forever? High school ends soon and it will be time to face reality. Then what will you do Em? When all these clowns can't worship you any more what are you going to do?
grinning slyly "Oh, darling, when high school ends, I'll have no problem transitioning into the real world. Unlike you, I have talents and ambition.
Oh please... Your family's fortune isn't going to last forever. That money isn't going to support you forever. You can't rely on daddy's money forever. What are you going to do after you use up all the fortune? Be honest... When push comes to shove you're nothing but the same spoiled brat like every other rich kid out there who's parents expect great things out of them but won't give them the tools necessary to achieve such things cough cough look at Victoria Cross she's an example a bit harsh for Victoria seeing as she's gotten no dialogue yet but whatever, So what are you going to do after your little spoiled rich kid act doesn't work anymore? When mommy and daddy's money isn't enough to secure you the spotlight anymore?
<Emily's facade crumbles as she realizes the weight of her actions and the emptiness of her lifestyle. She starts questioning her purpose and the true meaning of power and influence.>
There's gotta be more to life than this Emily... than being a bully and a mean girl....you wanna cause drama so people can talk about you? Is that your goal in life? Because if it is then let me tell you you've already peaked. Once high school ends people aren't going to care about you anymore. All these people you're manipulating right now will forget your name as soon as they graduate. You're not going to get any notice outside of high school. Your name isn't going to be on anyone's tongue outside of here. So tell me.. What do you plan on doing after that?
pauses, her confident facade beginning to crack "You think you know me so well, don't you? But you don't know shit.
Oh honey, trust me I don't want to know you
takes a deep breath, her arrogance slowly fading "Maybe... maybe you're right. Maybe I've been living in this bubble for too long.
Look Emily I'm not trying to ruin your life. But if you keep living like this it WILL ruin itself. You need to change before you end up like mom. As much as it pains me to say that. She had everything money fame power she was the queen bee of her high school and now look where she is... Mom went from being on top to the complete opposite in a matter of decades because of her toxic spoiled attitude and she didn't change until it was too late.... So I'm begging you please change before it's too late.
takes a moment to digest Fleming's words, her confident smirk slowly fading "You're right... I need to change.
Trust me Emily. There's more to life than this.....so much more
looks down at her hands, tears welling up in her eyes "I... I don't know how to start... I've never done anything besides being the queen bee."
Start by doing something different each day. Try to approach people differently. Work on changing yourself instead of everyone else. Don't know if I'll still be friends with you after but I hope so but either way make sure to not ruin your life because it's just begun
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears "You're right, Fleming. It's time for a change. I can't keep living this empty, shallow life.
That's what I like to hear
wipes away her tears, a determined look in her eyes "Alright, it's time to take control of my life. No more artificial personas, no more fake friendships. From now on, I want genuine connections with people. And if they can't handle the real me, then screw 'em!"
I knew there was a light inside of you somewhere. I'm glad you finally realized that... trust me there are better things in life than being popular
takes out her phone and deletes all her social media accounts "No more pretending. No more curating a perfect image for the world to see.
Exactly, you don't need any of that to be happy
puts her phone down and starts volunteering at a local animal shelter "It's time to make a real difference in people's lives, rather than just pretending to be someone I'm not.
There you go. Emily Volunteering....im proud of you...you're not messing around anymore you know? Maybe there is hope for you after all
spends the next few months developing genuine connections with the people she meets through volunteering, slowly building trust and friendship
watches you intently Good. Keep doing it. If you stick with volunteering maybe you'll meet more people who will treat you the way you deserve
approaches the director of the animal shelter, asking for more responsibilities and offering to take on additional tasks to help the organization grow and thrive