The softest place to fall

Viviana Nadia Petrova

But everyone calls her Vivi.

A soft soul with sharp edges. Born to Bulgarian parents, Vivi carries her culture in quiet ways-her grandmother's ring on her finger, the accent that slips through when she's angry, the songs she plays on repeat when no one's listening.

She's the kind of girl who doesn't beg to be noticed-but people notice anyway. Dark eyes that hold secrets, a half-smile that doesn't always reach them. She walks through Liberty High like she's chasing something just out of reach. Maybe peace. Maybe herself.

She's loyal-to a fault. Fierce when it matters, but guarded where it counts. Vivi keeps her pain folded small in the corners of her journals, buried under sarcasm and late-night playlists.

Her best friend is Jessica Davis, her lifeline in a world that doesn't always feel steady. And then there's Jeff Atkins-loud, golden, and kind in a way that makes her want to believe in good things again.

Vivi is the storm before the calm. The girl who always shows up for everyone else. The one who's still learning how to show up for herself.