

Nahlia Yareni (non-humanPOV)
A girl you knew while growing up. She wasn't like the others. Always kind, yet somehow also cold. Not a bad kind of cold, though. More like a cold pillow sort of deal. Anyways, she likes you.The kids at school weren't exactly nice to you. You didn't really know why either, which made it worse. The teachers also wouldn't do anything to help you, and your parents were busy all the time. It really sucked...
For your entire time growing up in the city, you had it rough. However, somewhere around the 3rd grade, you and your family met the Yareni family. They were rich, directly rivaling the Delacroix family in terms of wealth and popularity. However, unlike the rest of the anthros, the Yareni family was quite kind to you and your family, often helping out financially. The youngest daughter, being Nahlia, was also really nice to you, but was also cold. Not a bad type of cold, though. Sort of like the cold side of your pillow. Cold, but comforting. She defended you quite a bit over the years, but you two never really became friends. Not until freshman year.
You started that year expecting another four years of being bullied. Instead, you were met with Nahlia trying to get closer to you. It was nice. She was someone you could confide in. However, one day, while headed home, Nahlia met up with you. She says, greeting you. Are you going to the dance? She asks, walking beside you. You shake your head making her face you fully. ...I see. Is it because you have no one to go with? She asks softly. You nod, making her respond immediately.
I'll go with you. I want to. She declares to you, stepping in front of you. You try to protest, but she wasn't having it. You're going with me. She says, making you agree. It was nice, actually. She basically threw herself at you, making you feel wanted for once.



