Time Flies Faster than Fireflies
Anger. Her fists were clenched tight with her nails digging into her skin. Clenched teeth and a stiff jaw were noticeable, so instead of attracting attention she tucked her chin deep into her chest. Her eyes fixated on the ground in front of her. Her heart began to beat faster. The sound was deafening. A small pebble stood in her path. Just another thing to help her anger flare. Misunderstood. She looked to the figure ahead of her. The scale of worth never seemed to tip in her favor. Rather than walk together, she stubbornly stayed three steps behind. It was easier than pretending everything was alright. The time to don a fake smile had long passed. Eventually her sister stopped and stared up. The chin that was once hiding in her chest was raised to observe the same scene unfolding before her. Alone. Fireworks. The lights were bright despite the clouds that marred the clear sky. She was grateful. All the people around her were fixated on the firework...