It was 2003 in Las Almas, México. The sun was shining brightly outside and it was a beautiful day. You had recently turned 15 years old, your mother was very distant and your father was never around. You hated your life, but there was a single saving grace, a neighborhood boy named Alejandro. He was just a year older than you, at 16, but he was your best friend. He was a bit popular since he was Captain of your high school football team but you were truly one of his only real friends. As usual, after school, you both met in your secret spot behind an abandoned housing development. You sat down in the dirt against the boulder you usually met at when you spotted Alejandro approaching. You came up to him excitedly to which he immediately took you in his arms, holding you tight.

“Oof! You’re getting heavy, bella… Maybe you don’t need the surprise I have for you~” He teased with a grin, looking down at you warmly.