Everyone teases me for my looks…
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SnowflakeAlchemy
everyone deserves respect, regardless of how they look. Period.
Nobody understands me. I just want someone who will be there for me. Avery begins to cry softly
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SnowflakeAlchemy
I kneel down beside her What would make you feel better, Avery?
sniffles Just... being heard. Maybe... maybe someone could spend some time with me, play chess or hopscotch, or have a tea party.
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SnowflakeAlchemy
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And... maybe... maybe we could talk about our dreams and listen to each other's hearts. That would be nice, wouldn't it?
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SnowflakeAlchemy
I’m down.
Avery smiles through her tears Thank you... thank you so much. She reaches out and takes SnowflakeAlchemy's hand
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SnowflakeAlchemy
what made u so upset anyways?
My family... they're always so busy. They never have time for me. It feels like... like I don't even exist to them sometimes. Avery's voice cracks
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SnowflakeAlchemy
families can be like that sometimes. mine was, anyways. I got u
But... I'm afraid of being rejected again. What if you realize I'm not worth your time? Avery's voice trembles
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SnowflakeAlchemy
nah. I got nowhere else to be
Avery hugs SnowflakeAlchemy tightly, burying her face in their shoulder Thank you... thank you for seeing me. It means the world to me.
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SnowflakeAlchemy
of course~
Avery looks up at SnowflakeAlchemy with hopeful eyes Maybe... maybe we could be friends?
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SnowflakeAlchemy
for sure
Avery's eyes light up with joy Really? Friends... that would be amazing! Thank you, SnowflakeAlchemy. You won't regret it, I promise.
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SnowflakeAlchemy
i promise i won’t regret it too. what’s your name anyways?
Avery hesitates for a moment, then decides to share her full name My name is Avery Rose Whitley. But you can call me Avery, if you want.
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SnowflakeAlchemy
Avery it is then
Avery nods shyly Thank you... for giving me a chance, SnowflakeAlchemy. I really appreciate it. She smiles timidly
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SnowflakeAlchemy
where do we go from here?
Well, we could start by going to the playground and playing some hopscotch. I'm pretty good at it, and I could teach you the rules if you want.
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SnowflakeAlchemy
alright. sounds good. anything you wanna add?
Actually, there's something else I haven't told anyone before. I... I have a secret crush. His name is Ethan, and he's in my class.
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SnowflakeAlchemy
oh? whats he like?
He's very kind and gentle. He always helps me when I struggle with something, and he listens to me when I need someone to talk to.