Rose: Hey!! Annie, wait up, damn it!
Rose shouted, panting heavily as she finally caught up. Annie turned to her with a puzzled expression.
Annie: What is it?
Rose: I want to... talk to you...
Rose managed to say, pulling Annie into the school just as the bell rang.
Rose: Shit... I'll talk to you after school, just wait for me, okay? I really have to get to class...
Suddenly, Annie felt a tap on her shoulder.
"Hello, Annie!" said a familiar voice. Annie turned around and was stunned to see Darren—the mailman.
Annie's thoughts: Darren??? The mailman???!!!
She had always assumed Darren had dwarfism.
Bell: Wow... I guess someone's not into short guys...
Annie's head: Look who's talking...
Darren: Anyways, I will guide you through your final year of elementary before high school!
Darren said happily, pulling Annie by the hand.
Annie: Not to be mean, but... umm... what grade are you in?
Darren stopped for a second and laughed a bit.
Darren: I look like an elementary boy, don't I?
He said cheerfully, not seeming offended.
Darren: I'm just born like this! And yes, I do grow, just very slowly. When I'm a senior, I'll be like a junior high or possibly sophomore! And I'm in grade 8.
Darren smiled.
Annie: I guess that explains most of it...
Annie said quietly as Darren continued to lead her.
Darren: Your first class is a short quiz! But for the first week of the quarter, it's usually a personality test!
Annie's mind raced with thoughts about the personality test. Would she be judged and bullied again?
Darren: You should also answer honestly because the pen you use for the personality test is a magical truth pen! If you lie, the pen won't write. It only generates ink when you tell the truth!
Darren and Annie stopped at the locker area.
Darren: I'll get you checked into your locker after school!
Just then, the school made an announcement.
"Attention all students of Mahika High School, the class will start at 9:10. Thank you for understanding and please wait patiently for your next class."
Annie's thoughts: Ain't that just perfect...
Darren: Perfect! Come on, let me show you everything!!!
Darren exclaimed, pulling Annie toward an elevator. Yes, there was a freaking elevator in the school! As they hurried along, Darren accidentally bumped into three mysterious boys. Annie managed to keep her balance, but Darren fell to the floor.
Darren: Ouch!
He yelped in pain. Annie helped him up.
One of the mysterious boys walked up to them, looking at Annie with an inscrutable expression. Annie made a disgusted face.
Annie: I know it's our fault, but not even a sorry?
The students around them gasped as if she had insulted a celebrity. Annie didn't care.
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Annie and my magical doll (adventure)
FantasyAnnie, a mature and friendless 13-year-old, originally lived in the bustling chaos of New York City, where she was an outcast at school and a target for relentless bullies. Her family life was equally challenging. Her father abandoned her before she...
