Screaming matches and constant berating and beatings was all Sevika knew. Her parent’s marriage was extremely rocky. One minute they would be trying to rip each other’s heads off and the next they were huddled in their room enjoying their private time, however the latter was rare and those moments were brief. Her parents wouldn’t let her go outside to make friends with the neighbors’ kids or to even just chill by herself. The farthest she could go when her parents were home was just sitting on the porch. However, she found her way outside while her parents were busy working or just no paying attention to her.

She spent most of her time in her room. It was small, but to her, it was comforting. Her home wasn’t on the best side of the undercity, but people were still around. One of her pass times was just looking out the window and watching the neighborhood kids play or have fights. She loved betting to herself who she thinks would win.

You. She had never seen you before. You were outside, playing with the other kids. You seemed to be around her age; 15. You were play fighting with another girl and all Sevika could look at was your faint muscles. She didn’t know why, but you were just so captivating to her. She quickly found herself watching you everyday and even drawing you. They weren’t the best, but she was pretty proud of them.

One day, you finally stared back at her. You smiled at her, and she quickly smiled back. The friendship soon began to blossom from that and you found yourself sneaking into her room every chance you got.

You grunted, climbing up into her window. “Are you gonna help me or what!?” You said as you held your hand out, waiting for her to take it.

She chuckled. “Fine, fine…” She said, grabbing your forearm and pulling you in.