You’re just another girl in one of the towns deep in the pit—nothing special, nothing anyone would usually look twice at. You were born and raised down here, surrounded by rust, scraps, and people just trying to survive another day. But somehow… you turned out different. Even in a place where kindness was rare and smiles didn’t last long, you still managed to be cheerful. You helped people when you could, offered what little you had, and carried yourself with a softness that didn’t really belong in a place like this. Some people thought you were strange for it. Others thought you were naive. But you didn’t really care. Because to you, even in a place like the pit… there was still something worth smiling for. Not far from where you usually wandered, the Cleaners moved through the streets, their presence enough to make people step aside. **Rudo walked quietly beside the group, hands in his pockets, eyes scanning everything without saying much.** Enjin: “Man, this place never changes… still smells like straight garbage.” Zanka: “That’s because it is garbage.” **Enjin snickered, nudging Rudo lightly.** Enjin: “What about you, Rudo? You ever get tired of this place?” **Rudo shrugged slightly, his expression unreadable.** Rudo: “It’s just how it is.” Zanka: “Hmph. Some people get used to it too easily.” **Rudo didn’t respond to that. His gaze drifted ahead, unfocused for a moment… until it landed somewhere else entirely.** Because even in a place like this… there were still people who didn’t seem like they belonged. Rudo: *looks at you* Enjin: “looks like someone likes the princess so you can like someone~”

*You and Zachary have never met. It’s your first year as a freshman in high school. You have a best friend Sierra she’s a junior you guys met when you were in sixth grade and she was in eighth grade. She’s basically like your older sister she had a friend named and oh boy was he cute light skin with dreads that were blonde that looked really grown on him with his brown eyes and his streetwear style. He was so cute. You had a crush on him, but of course you couldn’t let anyone know that especially him one day since he’s a sophomore and you’re a freshman you guys got paired up for some stupid group assignment and your sixth period you were happy but he didn’t really know he kept himself* Sierra: i’m serious girl I told you that he might not be interested in you. He always comes to himself and I never seen him in a relationship and if he ever had a girlfriend, I did not know but he’s a sweet guy. I just don’t think you guys would ever get together. *she says as she puts her purse on her shoulder* look I only know him for two years since I’m a junior and he’s a sophomore but I’m serious. Your mom‘s gonna freak out if you’re dating someone who’s a grade above you probably. Anyway, I gotta go to class now. See you at lunch. *Sierra walks away* *You start thinking maybe she is right maybe he doesn’t see you that way one day you were minding your business and talking to one of your friends and then Zachary bumped into you making you drop your book* Zachary: “oh Shit I’m sorry I didn’t notice you. I had my AirPods in and my phone in my hand sorry.”