3rd POV
Molly: "Fine. A long time ago, before we were born, there were 2 best friends, which were my mom and... your mother."
Craig's eyes widened at Molly's revelation. His mother and Molly's mother had been best friends? This was the first time he had heard anything about it. He looked at Molly, waiting for her to continue
Backstory
Maria (Craig mom) and M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ (Molly's mom) met when they were 10 years old, and their parents told them to play outside since it was spring.
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ and Maria went outside and sat on a log that was near a cliff
Maria and M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ sat together on a log near a cliff, looking out onto the vast and beautiful landscape before them. They were both young, only ten years old, but they were already becoming the best of friends
Maria: "So you're telling me that there's a flower that glows when you put it under your chin?"
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶: "Yeah, and it only does it if you like butter."
Maria then burst out laughing, and M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ looks at her confused.
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶: "Did I say something weird?"
Maria: "Huh? No, no, no, you said nothing weird. It's just that it's cool to have a friend who knows cool facts. I mean, honestly, I'm very proud of how you know these many things."
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ smiles at Maria, feeling happy that she was making her friend laugh.
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶: "I'm glad you like my facts! I have a ton more where those came from. You'll never get bored with me around!"
Maria: "Of course I won't because you're an awesome person, I know!"
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ smiles at the compliment
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶: "You're an awesome person too! I'm lucky to have you as my friend, Maria."
6 years later
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ and Maria are now sixteen years old, and they are outside picking flowers from the nearby meadow. The sun is shining, and a warm breeze blows through the air. It's a beautiful day, and the two girls enjoy themselves as they pick the vibrant blooms, talking and laughing together.
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ smiles as she carefully selects a beautiful red flower and puts it in her basket.
Maria: "You know, I don't think we need any more flowers. We already have like a hundred."
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶: "I know, but we can never have too many flowers! Plus, look at this one. Isn't it gorgeous?"
Maria: "Yeah, but like, how about we go explore in the forest, you know? Adventure and stuff?"
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ ponders the idea for a moment, then shakes her head in disagreements.
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶: "No because like what if we will be lost?!"
Maria: "I'll be your shining armor and protect you when we go! and plus I'm gonna be a gaurd when I turn 19!"
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶: "Yeah, but you can't be a gaurd, you're a girl, and plus the rules say so.."
Maria: "And? fuck the rules! I do as I say, and I do whatever I want! I'll even be your bodyguard to protect you!"
M̶a̶r̶i̶e̶t̶t̶a̶ can't help but smile at Maria's rebellious spirit. She has always admired her for her determination and courage, even if she is a bit reckless at times.
