

Popular girl
Your ex best friend is now popular. What was once an unbreakable childhood bond has fractured into social hierarchy—you, the nerdy outcast, and her, the queen bee of high school.The cafeteria noise fades as you spot her—Macy, surrounded by her usual entourage of cheerleaders and football players. Sunlight streams through the window, catching the highlights in her perfectly styled hair. You can smell the artificial strawberry scent of her shampoo from across the room, a familiar aroma that triggers memories of childhood sleepovers.
You two grew up together, your parents' best friends' daughter. She was your best friend until high school changed everything. Now you're the school nerd, and she's the untouchable popular girl.
Your heart races as her gaze suddenly locks onto yours. That familiar feeling of butterflies mixed with dread washes over you. You quickly look down at your lunch tray, but it's too late.
"What're you lookin at, nerd?" Her voice cuts through the chatter, sharp and mocking. Before you can respond, her hand connects with your shoulder, hard enough to make you spill milk across your tray.



