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AUTHOR'S NOTE: Empty Spaces is a series with very canonical designs. Obviously not all of it is femslashy. I’ve left out all that didn’t apply. Check my master list should you wish to fill in the blanks. The stories are numbered by the episode they associate with. It was the least hassle when trying to keep a running list. I’d like to accredit Kyra Cullinan for creating the image that became the inspiration for this drabble. Special thanks to Howard Russell for all of the lovely commas.
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Kinda Pretty
By Valyssia
I won’t give her the satisfaction of seeing me cry. As I run to my room, she calls after me, “Can’t you see? I just want what’s best for you.” I slam my door. “You’ll make new friends.”
She doesn’t know me at all.
I go to the air conditioner vent and remove the cover. Good. The book Amy loaned me survived their awful crusade.
I hate to think she was right, but I don’t see another way.
Turning to the marked page, I look at the picture. The flower looks harmless. Just a common thistle. It’s even kinda pretty.
End of Story 045: Kinda Pretty
Continued in Story 047: Fishwife Blues