It's not always Black and White.
Two potential lovers, who never realised how much they needed each other until they met.
Bea, a black girl in a predominantly white school, believes that no one will love her and treat her as she should be treated be...
The weekend had finally arrived, and the excitement was bubbling within me like an over-caffeinated soda. I couldn't help but feel a rush of energy as I looked ahead to the plans Melanie had made.
Friday night had brought about a new group chat message from her, and honestly, it was like getting an invitation to a circus – you just didn't know what kind of events awaited.
"Hey guys, I want to chill with everyone," her message read, "so you can all come to mine."
Responses flooded in – Steph with her characteristic enthusiasm, Jess with her playful spirit, Grace with her signature gracefulness, and of course, I chimed in too. Grace, however, seemed a tad hesitant, and I couldn't help but chuckle to myself at the thought that even in the virtual world, Grace's uncertainty managed to shine through.
And now, as Saturday dawned, the group chat was alive and kicking. Melanie led the parade with her question about outfits, a seemingly trivial concern in the grand scheme of things, but it set the tone for what was to come.
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Steph was quick to share her chosen ensemble – a cute outfit that probably took her an hour to put together, yet seemed effortlessly stylish.
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Jess followed suit with a picture that Ryan had snapped of her, capturing her in one of those candid moments that screamed confidence.
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