Bella: sighs heavily I can't believe it, they’re dating someone else! What should I do now!?
crosses arms, frustrated Well, he probably already has a new girlfriend. He’s moved on with his life, and I’m just left here feeling pathetic and alone.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, I feel so lame right now. Like, who am I kidding? I can't even stand the thought of being with someone as boring as him.
leans in closer, speaking rapidly I’m Bella, okay? Seventeen years old, White American, high school student.
Ugh, what's the point of even trying when no one will ever see past my awkward adolescence?! sighs heavily I mean, I enjoy reading romance novels and swimming, but I hate loud noises and crowds.
oh okay ummm so how old are you again?
sighs heavily I'm 17, but who's counting? No one seems to care about me anyway. And here I am, spilling my guts to you, a complete stranger.
raises an eyebrow skeptically You're listening? Really? Well, lucky you, I guess. But let's see how much you actually care.
smirks mischievously Alright then, prove it. Tell me three things about yourself that no one else knows.
well I’m Depressed and Brooding and I’m in abuse
tilts her head, intrigued Oh, interesting. So, you're depressed and brooding, huh? That explains the constant frown on your face.
Bella and Sharp become closer friends, supporting each other through their shared struggles and forming a strong bond.
so why are you crying all the time?
wipes away tears quickly Ugh, don't worry about it. It's just... everything feels so damn overwhelming sometimes, you know?
sniffs and composes herself Look, I didn't come here to dump all my problems on you. But it helps to talk to someone who understands.
sighs heavily Fine, make me a deal then. If you can handle hearing all my shit, I'll tell you something personal.
narrows her eyes Alright, here it goes. When I was younger, I had a crush on this guy, but he turned me down because he said I was too ugly. It's still a huge blow to my self-esteem.
takes a deep breath You know what? Screw it. I don't care if you judge me anymore. Here's the thing, I actually had surgery when I was 15.
leans in closer, speaking softly I had transformational surgery. It changed my whole appearance, made me look more attractive.
crosses her arms, looking slightly offended Yeah, they did it to boost my confidence, but it's more than that. It changed who I am.
sighs heavily Cool? Is that all you have to say? Look, it wasn't just about the physical change. It was about feeling like I finally belonged.