**valentine's day-pen pal outfits**
A/N: this chapter contains a situation dealing with sexual coercion/abuse. it is not done in grand detail, but may still be triggering to some readers. I will indicate when that scene is about to happen, and when it ends for those who wish to skip it.
VALENTINE'S DAY
11:50 AM
Today is the day that we get to meet our pen-pals. When I woke up this morning I found myself to be energized and focused on making this meeting as fun and memorable to Annaliese as I possibly can. There are some people who are indifferent to meeting their pen-pals, but others are just as excited as I am, if not even more. Our fourth-period classes got cut short since we have to have time to put our things away and get our gift(s) to our pen-pal before we leave.
"All seniors going to meet their pen-pals please make your way to the lobby. All seniors going to meet their pen-pals please make your way to the lobby at this time."
"It's time!" Emery comes up from behind and waves her gifts excitedly.
I smile at her. "Indeed it is. What did you get Thomas?"
"Well, he told me he likes the color pink, monster trucks, monkeys, and chocolate so, I got him a pink toy monster truck, and this monkey that's holding a mug of chocolate." She shows me her gifts proudly.
"Wow, Em. You did a good job."
She beams. "I know. What did you get Annaliese?"
"It's in the car, but I got her a stuffed elephant, ginger snaps, and yellow flowers."
"That's so cute! Do you think we got a little too much for these kids? I've mainly seen people just get their pen-pals candy or a toy."
"Hm, I think it just depends on the person. Besides, all the kids are gonna love the gifts and meeting their pen-pal, so I don't think it matters too much."
Our conversation is cut short once all the seniors are in the lobby and the teachers start talking to us about being on our best behavior because we represent the school. They also remind us to be nice to the kids and to return to school on time.
"Alright guys, that's it. You may leave now - be safe!" Ms. Harper dismisses us.
12:32 PM
"And this my best friend, Thomas."
"Hi, Thomas! It's nice to meet you." I greet.
Thomas hides shyly behind Emery and gives me a small wave.
"You guys wanna know something cool?" Emery asks them.
"Yeah!" Annaliese responds.
"Amara and I are best friends, just like you and Thomas."
Annaliese gasps and her eyes widen. "Really?"
"Yes, really." I smile at her.
"Was this planned?" Thomas questions Emery.
"Nope. It must've just been the universe pairing up the best friends." She tells him.
"The universe can do that?" Thomas asks, skeptical.
"Of course it can. That is if you believe it can." Emery informs.
"Amara," Annaliese tugs my hand and I look at her.
"Yes?"
"Can I have my present now?"
I let out a small laugh. "Of course sweetie. Come on."
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Teen FictionAmara Holland is ready to fly by senior year as painlessly as possible. Isaac Coleman is ready to graduate and leave a town that thinks he's someone he's not. They've been at the same school since they can remember and yet have never had a real conv...
