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I turnfro hair and short skirt And a pretty one too Not that I’d ever admit that, especially not to her

None of the white girls like boys like me

Aard outcasts

A skin color unlike theirs

Neither of which I can do anything about

“Are you gonna burn down the playground?” she jokes, cocking her head

Is she really curious, or is she just trying to mess with me like the other kids do?

“Can you talk?” she asks, raising her brows

I frown Of course, I can “Yes”

I don’t even knohy I say so back, but I don’t want her to think I’o away I just wanna be left alone with my obsession

Instead of leaving me in peace, she drops to her knees beside rass incessantly It’s the first time I’ve ever seen anyone else interested in fire