Reality was harsh, but destiny was harsher. Despite falling asleep in the arms of her lover, Lina woke up in a nightmare. When she opened her eyes, the scenery was familiar.
Serendipity School of Success. Krystal was right. More like the School of Snakes.
"Look, there's our resident piggie!"
"What noise does the piggie make?"
Laughter erupted in the hallways. A kid pushed her nose up, their cruel giggling taunting the young girl on the floor. Lina froze in the middle of the lunchroom. With a small plate of salad and iced water on the tray, she couldn't even move a limb. Instead, her body shriveled into ice.
"S-stop it guys…" Lina managed to stutter out.
Atlantis had taught her to make comebacks. He instructed her to talk back when the bullies teased her. That way, they wouldn't find enjoyment in bullying her. But no matter how much she had practiced, her voice came out in a small tremble.
