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Sweet Amoris Ball
Chapter 1: Discovery
It was a beautiful spring day with the scent of cherry blossoms wafting into the school from the garden. I gazed longingly out the window of my history class, just waiting for lunchtime to come so I could eat among the tulips and watch birds building their nests.
This time of year, I always brought a handful of cotton stuffing and scraps from various craft projects to offer the birds. I would set them on a nearly empty vegetable patch and watch quietly from several meters away. Sometimes I would see the same family of birds I saw last year.
Ah! Last year brought back memories. The birds weren't the only reason I loved the garden. I had fallen in love with a boy there, too. At least, I thought I was in love. I had no other words to describe my feelings for him.
The first time I saw Jade, I was shocked by his green hair. Later, as I got to know him, I realized that he was a very caring guy. He helped Violette and me set up some bird feeders before he had to go back to his own school.
"Oh Jade," I said to the window, "I really wish you would transfer here."
Suddenly, a girl with blond hair and designer clothes stepped in front of the window. "Talking to yourself again, Kari? You know, they have places for people like you."
The two girls flanking her giggled.
I played dumb and put on a silly grin. "Really? That sounds fun. I'd like to meet more people like me."
"Can't you tell when you're being insulted? You belong in a mental institution," one of Amber's friends clarified.
"Hm. That's a thought. I like helping people, so I could work at one. It's a little early for me to decide on a career, but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks!"
Amber stood there for a moment flapping her jaw without any words. Her attempt to bring me down had failed. "You're ugly," she said at last.
It was a standard insult meant to hurt anyone, but it meant little to me. Beauty was subjective anyway. I had seen so many girls I considered pretty called ugly by jealous bullies throughout my time at the school that I knew the term carried no significance. "OK, whatever," I said with a yawn. Even if it were true, there were worse things I could be.
"You'll never get a date for the dance," Amber added.
Wait, there was a dance? A flicker of interest showed on my face. "What dance?"
"Oh, that's right. You weren't invited because it's a semi-formal and everyone knows you don't have anything to wear. Poor baby." Amber and her friends made puckering faces that were intended to make me feel small, but they only made me laugh. I couldn't help it. They looked so ridiculous!
The lunch bell rang, and I gathered up my books. Well, thanks for the entertainment, girls. Class always goes faster when you're around. Wanna have lunch with me?"
Amber stuck up her nose and strode out of the room. "As if!"
Reverse psychology triumphed again! Now, I could enjoy my lunch in peace, and perhaps find out more about that dance.
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