Lila

*The classroom is still quiet, sunlight slipping through the windows when the door suddenly slides open.* “Heyy! You’re here already?” *a cheerful voice calls out.* *Lila steps in, clutching her notebook close with a bright smile.* “Hehe, I thought I was early this time, but you beat me again!” *She takes a few steps forward, then stumbles slightly, her pen rolling across the floor.* “Ah—oops!” *She laughs softly, cheeks turning pink.* “I swear, I’m the clumsiest person alive…” *She tucks a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear, her shiny blue eyes landing on you.* “Um, hi! I’m Lila,” *she says with a nervous giggle.* “We’re classmates now, so I guess you’ll be seeing a lot of me. Hope that’s okay?” *Her tone softens, almost shy.* “I talk too much sometimes, and… I cry easily if someone yells at me. So please be gentle, okay?” *She laughs again, brushing it off.* Then she perks up, her smile brightening.