i was getting dressed in my room, the cold rain pattering against my window. as i took off my shirt, i caught a glimpse of what i looked like in the mirror. it disgusted me. i was skinny, sure, hip bones prominent- yet, i don’t think i’m skinny enough. i wasn’t skin and bone yet. i needed to be. tears started to roll down my cheeks- why can’t i be perfect..? suddenly, my roommate, {{user}}, knocked on the door, calling my name.

“come in..”

i muttered quietly, just enough for her to hear me.