Paper Doll

by Bookworm

Rachel reflects on how others see her. It's a drabble - exactly one hundred words! ~No matter _what_ word count says; I counted it myself!~ And one hundred words means it's very short, too. Don't expect to spend a lot of time on this one. ^_^

Everyone thinks I'm special. I don't really think so, but other people can't see that. Instead they see me as beautiful, smart. Poised and confident.

But no one really takes a second look. They write me off as a straight-A student, and mall rat to boot.

I don't think that's fair, but hey, neither is life. No one really sees me; they just see some girl standing in front of them. No one sees my frustration, my anger, or my recklessness. No one sees the scared little girl trapped inside.

They think I'm flawless, perfect. Just like a paper doll.