*This is the second insert of the 'Becoming Me' story. The next chapter of 'Breathe' will be up tonight.*
"A hidden treasure" from someone or another "thrift shop", she labelled my token. I was correct that she would wear it proudly. I was correct that she would boast about it. I was correct on all fronts except the obvious – the part that involved me. I was hiding in plain sight, but I was still invisible. What is the invisible girl to do but smile and compliment her friend on her gorgeous discovery?
The first term had passed smoothly and unexceptionally. The second term was promising a new season altogether. With electricity buzzing in the air as we re-entered the second term this year coming off a much-deserved break.