My Uncle… Or Something More?
first day
University of Manchester (UK)
Department of Biological Sciences
Elena walks into the university courtyard, clutching her books.
Chloe
Hey Elena! Over here!
Elena Carter(fl)
Waves slightly Hi…
Chloe
First day! Excited or nervous?
Elena Carter(fl)
Nervous, I guess… crowded.
Isabella
Well, well… look who’s hiding behind the books.
Isabella
Don’t tell me you’re planning to sit quietly all day. That’s so… you.
Elena Carter(fl)
I like quiet
Elena sighs and finds an empty seat near the window. Chloe joins her.
Isabella
Don’t mind her. First day nerves, right?
Lucas
How’s my little student? Surviving the chaos?
Elena Carter(fl)
Fine. Just… classes.
Lucas
That’s my girl. Don’t forget to eat.
Elena puts her phone down, scanning the cafeteria
Chloe
Whoa, look at that guy. points vaguely
Elena Carter(fl)
Huh? Who?
chloe sits across the table, watching Elena with a faint smile
Chloe
So, who’s your first “friend” here?
Elena Carter(fl)
Not sure yet.
Chloe
Haha, careful. Make one wrong move, and you’ll be in my game.
Elena Carter(fl)
I’ll be fine.
Class starts. Elena answers questions quietly, keeping her head down. chloe keeps glancing over, whispering to friends.
Isabella
You okay? She’s… intimidating.
Elena Carter(fl)
Yeah, I’m fine. Just… focus.
Isabella
Not bad for a first day. Survived without crying.
Elena Carter(fl)
Half-smile Yeah… survived.
Chloe
From a distance Don’t get too comfortable. Tomorrow is another story
Elena Carter(fl)
Thinking): Step-mom and Victoria will find a way to ruin tonight’s peace. Typical
Elena Carter(fl)
But I survived today. That’s all that matters.
She walks away, clutching her books, ready to face the next day.
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