Annie, 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...
As Annie stuffed an entire barbecue skewer into her mouth, she noticed Glenn sitting across from her, looking visibly frustrated. She chewed thoughtfully, trying to gauge Glenn's mood.
"Why do you look frustrated?" Annie asked, her voice slightly muffled by the food.
Glenn glanced up at her, a faint smile playing on her lips. It seemed Annie's casual demeanor was helping her relax.
"I was trying to persuade those two idiots—Levi and Sophie—to stop their nonsense," Glenn sighed, her voice quiet and weary. "But they just blocked me, and Sophie even unfriended me."
Annie frowned sympathetically as she swallowed the last bite of her meal. "You know, you should just leave them be. I think Sophie might come around eventually," she suggested, trying to comfort Glenn.
Glenn smiled a little, her expression softening as she looked at her phone. Annie noticed the change and leaned in, curious. "What are you smiling about?" she asked, peeking over at the screen. Her eyes widened in shock.
In Annie's mind, she screamed with excitement, "Oh my gosh!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Glenn is also a fan?!"
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"Um... you like that too?" Annie asked hesitantly, her voice filled with a mix of disbelief and delight.
Glenn nodded, engrossed in reading a new chapter of Titan's Bride. "One of my favorites, actually. And it was one of my first BL mangas. It's honestly a good story... not, you know, just smut," Glenn said, her cheeks tinged with a slight blush, clearly understanding the implication.
Annie grinned, thrilled to have found common ground with Glenn. "I also like it too!" she exclaimed, feeling a sense of camaraderie.
The two of them spent the next ten minutes engrossed in the new chapter, their faces gradually turning bright red at certain scenes. They exchanged knowing glances, sharing in the mutual enjoyment and occasional embarrassment.
Suddenly, Glenn's phone rang, breaking the moment. She glanced at the caller ID and sighed. "I have to go now," Glenn said, waving at Annie as she got up to leave.
As Glenn walked away, Annie watched her go, a smile lingering on her face. She realized she genuinely liked Glenn—she was nice, quirky, and had a unique way of thinking that Annie found refreshing.
Annie headed towards her motorcycle, deciding to take a leisurely ride around Mehville. As she rode through the town, she spotted a golden limo passing by, catching her eye with its opulence. It was Tina's limo, and it looked like they were heading somewhere important.
Bell, ever the voice of curiosity, urged, "You should talk to her..."
But Annie, aware of the awkward terms between her and Tina, shook her head. "No, thank you," she murmured quietly, watching the golden, sparkling limo disappear into the distance.
