Christophe, with the careful tone of an adult telling a kid not to pet the nice foaming-rabid pooch.
Lilith SaintcrowBesides, the normal people here wouldnโt see it. That was what โdifferentโ meant. Itโs just another word for lonely.
Lilith SaintcrowCan IโฆI mean, do you mind if I sleep up here? If you don't, I, um, understand. I justโ" "Yes." The word bolted out of me. "Yes, please. Maybe I'll be able to sleep if you're here.
Lilith SaintcrowI got a washed out version of Momโs curls and a better copy of Dadโs blue eyes, The rest of me, I guess, is up for grabs. Except maybe Granโs nose, but she could have been trying to make me feel better. Iโm no prize. Most girls go through a gawky stage, but Iโm beginning to think mine will be a lifelong thing. It doesnโt bother me too much. Better to be strong than pretty and useless. Iโll take a plain girl with her head screwed on right over a cheerleader any day.
Lilith Saintcrow