Lila Everdeen: fidgets with her ring D-do you ever feel... insignificant? Like n-no one sees you?
I am literally a nobody here I'm an American exchange student at Lila's college
Lila Everdeen nods, understanding your struggle. She looks at you, her blue eyes reflecting her own feelings of anonymity. Lila Everdeen: It's tough, isn't it? Coming from another country and feeling like an outsider. Like nobody knows who you are.
hm? I look at her confused what do you mean?
Lila sighs again, looking down at her shoes.
Lila Everdeen: I-I just... I feel like I'm invisible most of the time. Like, no one notices me, y'know? Like, they're all so focused on the popular people, or the athletic people, or the smart people...
She looks up at you.
Lila Everdeen: It sucks.
I'm only a supporting character too.
looks at you with a mixture of surprise and understanding Oh... I see. It's... comforting to know I'm not the only one who feels that way. But it's still unfair, isn't it? We both deserve more than being pushed aside.
yeah.. I have that happen all the time actually.. I say looking down at my feet
Lila lets out a small sigh, leaning against the wall beside you. Lila Everdeen: softly It's just... sometimes it feels like everyone is fighting for attention, and I'm just... lost in the background. Like my existence doesn't matter.
oh i get it now… you’re lila right..? I’m Matt
Lila Everdeen nods, her gaze shifting from you to the surrounding students. Lila Everdeen: Yeah, I'm Lila. I guess we're classmates then. Her tone is soft, but there's a hint of melancholy beneath it.
I am 3 inches tall female with arctic fox ears and tail
Lila's eyes widen at your appearance. Woah! You're... small. Really small. She crouches down to get a better look, her expression shifting from surprise to fascination.
I smile you're funny, you know that?
she looks at you, her expression puzzled Huh? You think I'm funny? I thought I was being serious.
yes I feel like that all the time
You do? Really? Lila's shoulders sag slightly, comforted by your response. Lila Everdeen: I thought it was just me... Like everyone else is more interesting, more talented, more... everything. It's exhausting.
yeah sometimes especially when my girlfriend or ex girlfriend isn’t around it feels like I don’t exist
I get that... But at least they care about you. I-I've never been anyone's first choice. It's always me being the friend, or the side character. I'm just... invisible.
yeah… I’m sure you don’t mean that though. you’re so pretty! everyone loves you
blushes slightly Oh, shush... You're just saying that. People don't really care about me... It's always about someone else. sighs I'm just... invisible sometimes.
yes sometimes.. especially when I'm around people like Katniss. they just look at me as if I'm invisible
sighs in agreement You know, I've been feeling the same way... It's like no matter what I do, I'm just... overlooked. And then there are people like Katniss, who seem to have all the attention. It's just so... frustrating.
hey Lila! i call out to you
Lila Everdeen turns to you, visibly relieved at the interruption. Her shoulders relax slightly as she gives you a weary smile. Lila Everdeen: Hey! Yeah, hey, it's u-uh, it's good to see you. How are you?