Gray Areas | Englot | GirlxGirl

4. Little Pranks

Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY

10 Years Ago-Junior Year

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In the days that followed, Engfa ramped up her relentless pranks, sending Charlotte's blood pressure through the roof.

Each morning seemed to bring a new, infuriating surprise, and it felt like the universe conspired against Charlotte's sanity.

One particular incident stood out. It was the day of her history presentation, and Charlotte had spent countless hours perfecting her slides, pouring over every detail to make her argument compelling.

She felt confident, maybe even excited, as she walked into the classroom. But as she approached the front of the room, her stomach dropped. Her slides had been replaced-every single one-with pictures of adorable puppies, some wearing silly hats and others in comical poses.

The moment she realized what had happened, she nearly exploded.

"Engfa! What the hell is this?" Charlotte shouted, her voice echoing in the sudden silence that fell over the room. Her classmates erupted into laughter, their eyes dancing with amusement at her obvious frustration.

Engfa stood off to the side, a grin plastered on her face, barely able to contain her delight.

"Wow, very inspiring, Charlotte! I'm sure everyone will be mesmerized by the beauty of these pups!" she shot back, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

The laughter from the class only grew louder, and Charlotte felt heat rising to her cheeks, a mix of embarrassment and fury surging through her.

"Can't you ever act like a decent person?" Charlotte snapped, struggling to regain her composure as she fought the urge to retort back with something equally cutting.

Engfa's antics were becoming unbearable, and the line between annoyance and anger was growing dangerously thin.

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Then there was that one time in the bathroom when the lights suddenly went out, plunging Charlotte into complete darkness. Panic set in, and she let out a scream, her voice echoing off the tiled walls. Just as quickly, the lights flickered back on, illuminating the bathroom once more.

Heart racing, she stepped out of the stall, still reeling from the sudden fright, only to notice a note taped to the mirror.

Don't be scared, Charlotte! I gotchu! #MeganFoxWannabe

The handwriting annoyingly cheerful and mocking. The note was signed with a kiss emoji, a detail that made Charlotte's blood boil even more.

"Engfa Waraha! You've gone too far!" she shouted, her voice filled with indignation.

Charlotte stormed out of the bathroom, determination fueling her steps as she set off to hunt down Engfa through the bustling halls. She was done letting Engfa's antics slide.

The laughter and whispers of other students faded into the background as she focused on finding Engfa, the knot of anger in her stomach tightening with every step.