Her
Next Morning | Around 5.30 AM | Cora's Home
The sound of her phone ringing pulls her out of sleep. She stretches her arms, yawns, and blinks slowly to gather her senses. Reaches for the phone—
but the call’s already ended.
With a groan, she switches on her seemingly century-old phone.
Five missed calls.
All from Ellie—her only friend. Her BFF.
Cora had transferred to this school last year.
An extreme introvert.
She’d had no friends in her old school either. Just cruel names and silence.
This time, though, it felt a little different.
Still, reaching out to people?
Introducing herself?
It was... awkward. Too awkward.
She could never quite gather the courage.
She tried speaking to a few students.
But the conversations always ended in silence.
She’d be left behind—again.
It made her feel low.
Then a thought crossed her mind.
Her doubts? Handled by teachers.
Syllabus? Covered.
She just had to show up. Academics didn’t need friendships, right?
If she couldn’t have real friends... why bother trying?
But... she still wished.
Just one friend. That’s all.
And, unexpectedly, that wish came true.
One of the toppers from the school academy approached her—for notes!!
That’s how it began.
Little talks. Shared study sessions.
Soon, they became good friends.
That’s how Cora met Ellie.
And for the first time in her life, she had someone.
Someone to share her joys with. Her sorrows.
Someone she could trust.
More than anyone else in the world.
But lately... things had started to shift.
Whispers. Rumours.
Strange, hurtful ones.
She was being called names again.
Worse this time.
A simp.
A stone.
Heartless.
Even... a witch?
She couldn’t understand why.
Some teachers stopped informing her about tests.
She’d walk into empty classrooms, confused.
Left behind. Overlooked.
Like she was being boycotted.
But through it all—Ellie stayed.
Always helped her. Always stood by her.
And so, Cora didn’t let it bother her much.
Whatever the reason behind the rumours... it didn’t matter.
Because she still had Ellie.
And that was enough.
She didn’t care what the others thought.
But one thing she has decided is that.. if somebody comes to bother her or her friend she would never let them go easily..
As she was about to dial her number .. Ellie called again..
Cora Josephine (FL)
(picked up) Hello! ~~ How are you doing sweetheart!? ~~ (in a sweet and playful voice)
Ellie Quinn
(In a stern yet scared voice) Hello! Oh god! You finally picked up!!!! (Her voice was shaking and her panting can be heard through phone)
Cora Josephine (FL)
What happened Ellie!? You are okay .. right? (in a serious tone this time)
Ellie Quinn
NO I AM NOT!! No I am not!! Cora! (Shouting dramatically voice still shaking)
Cora Josephine (FL)
What happened!? Tell me please! Don't scare me okay!? (In a concerning yet scared tone )
Ellie Quinn
THEY!.. They are after me now!! It's all your fault Cora..!!! (started crying while yelling)
Cora Josephine (FL)
Wh--What do you mean?! (confused yet concerned) What happened just tell me .. I will not spare a single bone trying to harm you! Just tell me!! (In a serious yet stern voice)
Ellie Quinn
I -- I got to know that tho--those people are planning to get me bullied in front of everyone today..!! It--it's all because I accompany you..! (started crying hysterically)
Cora Josephine (FL)
WHO!? (she said in a little loud serious and stern voice.)
Ellie Quinn
Tho--those students in our class..! (while crying)
Cora Josephine (FL)
Why? (in a twisted whisper in a confused tone) What did I do to offend them so much? (questioning herself in a low voice)
Ellie Quinn
How would I know? (whines)
Cora Josephine (FL)
You don't worry. They are after me afterall. We will go to school together today. I do need to ask them what offended them so much. (serious, determined tone)
Ellie Quinn
O--Okay then come quickly I will wait at the alleyway near school. (in a relaxed tone now)
Cora Josephine (FL)
Sure. Wait for me there. Would arrive in some time. (reassuring and soft concerning tone)
Name - Ellie Quinn
Age - 16
A junior at St. Gabriel's International High school.
BFF of Cora and her only friend.
Have a high IQ and very good at academics. Extremely competitive and highly ambitious.
A people pleaser.
Always sticks with Cora and help her in everything possible.
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