Efflorescence (Zelink)

Beginning

Little snowflakes slowly fall down on the street, each the same, but still as different as the moon and the sun...

Hm. Nothing has really calmed me down like this, in a long time. The tunes... one bounded to another, like water. A drop is nothing, but a river, a torrential amount of water, will carry you further and further. It's addicting. But in a good way.

My piano is one of the things I appreciate in life, one of the things, I'd seriously kill a human for. I'm not being harsh. But there is a difference between most of the people and me; in most cases, there is always someone you would live for. But I am only living for myself, there is no one existing I'd give my life for. I am snooty and selfish, though I hate myself, my face, my body, the way I think and basically everything there is. That's why I like the piano. Everybody likes it and everyone wants it.

I 'breath', and gracefully raise my fingers from the white and black coloured keyboard. I've been practicing for an eternity; in fact, about eleven years, that means since I was five. People in my age are partying around, drugging, not caring about their future. In contrast to me - every step I take, every breath I take in... it's controlled. When will my actual life begin?

Sighing, I stand up, and walk around the small room, with my hands folded at my back and frowning. It's the last week at my horrible high school, and then, the christmas vacations start: the days where I put on a faked smile, but am loved and liked for it. So I keep doing it. I bite into my lower lip.

Otherwise, at my current school, I am by far one of the least favourite students, although I work really hard for my good grades. Maybe it's because I don't wear cropped tops and use Victoria Secret body mists? Probably... yeah, that should be it. Suddenly, my phone starts to ring.

"Hey sweetie! How's it going over there? Are you excited?" It's Princess Toadstool, soon ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, but more known as Peach. She's probably painting her nails right now, I bet it's a silly pink.

I smile encouraging. "Hey Peach. Yes, I'm totally looking forward to see you! Is everything fine with Mario?"

She giggles. "Hihi, I hope he'll choose me as his partner for the grande Smash contest! It'd be so cool if we'd win..." I hear her sighing romantically, and I can't stop myself from laughing quietly.

"Anyway, we need to go shopping. I think I gained weight! Like, everywhere, but not at my butt..."
I really can't understand her. I mean, she has a perfect body shape, plus blonde hair, plus blue eyes. My whole self-esteem lays on my concealer, and she doesn't even need one.

"Sure, Peach. But we gotta focus on discipline this year, okay? We totally failed last time. Remember?", I say gently, while rubbing my head.

My school, more known as Smash academy, is only for a few people. The principal chooses from every country - I live in Hyrule, so I am in the Hyrulian team - a bunch of well-known Smashers, and invites them, to visit his academy. I'm not that bad at fighting, it's just... You seriously can't train when a blonde in pink-dressed princess is dancing around you, and telling you about the latest trends.

I hear her bawling.
"Come on, this shit is totally pointless", she answers pissed.

I smile skittishly.
"You know, the reason why your red hero hasn't chosen you yet, is because we were always the worst, in the lowest level." Hehe, she sucks in breath.

After a few moments, Peach slowly breaths out. "Fine. But then, we need some hot yoga panties."

"PEACH!", I reclaim outraged.

"Hihi, see you in a week." She makes a high-pitched noise. She probably just gave me an air-kiss.

"Bye."