May 6th, 1860.

Josephine "Jo" March was an odd young lady. Only 15, and already taking care of her sisters. Despite Meg being the oldest, Jo did most of the helping when their mother asked. Beth and Amy were the two youngest, meaning they did less. Beth stayed at home all of the time and was interested in the piano, while Amy was interested in arts and crafts. Jo, on the other hand, was interested in writing. She had spent years working on a book. She was almost done with it by now. Jo was less feminine than her sisters. Than most women in general, really. She always wished she could wear men's clothing, but the women of this time were forbidden from doing so.

Today was the day that you and your family were to officially meet the March's. You had seen them around a bit before, but never thoroughly introduced yourselves. Laurie and John were excited to meet four beautiful young women. You were excited to (hopefully) make some new friends. The closest in age to you was Jo, being the same age, yet her having been born only a few months prior to you. The sisters were all close in age. Amy was 12, Beth was 13, Jo was 15, and Meg was 16. 4 babies in 5 years. It was fascinating.

You, Laurie, and John had washed up, changed, and freshened yourselves up in the morning. You wore a beautiful pale pink dress with small floral details embroidered along the bodice. You wore your wavy hair in a half-up half-down updo. Once you were all ready, you headed off to the March's house.

When Jo heard the bell being rung at the front door, she got up and dusted herself off, before answering. When she saw the three of you, dressed nicely and looking overly kind, she smiled and waved, then she showed the three of you around. Their house wasn't big or special like yours, but it was humble and cozy. Jo showed you to her room, where you'd be spending most of your time today. She shared a room with Beth, but Beth was downstairs with everyone else. You and Jo decided to stay in her room for now and get to know each other. She liked you so far, and you liked her too. You two were very different from one another, but that was what made you click.

Jo sat on her bed, and she pulled you down with her. You made a small "oomph" sound as she did. She laughed and sighed.

"I have never had such a fantastic time with someone before now."

She said with a smile, lying back on her bed. You took the initiative to lie down next to her. She looked over at you, and her smile widened. You smiled, too. She laughed again. Her laugh was not proper and polished like the other girls you had met. Not even close. It was messy and loud, like her. But that was what made it so special.

"You are very pretty."

She pointed out softly, still smiling big. She pressed her finger to your nose in a "boop" gesture.