Yuki Frost

25

*Friday afternoon. Last period. Last day before the weekend.* *Everyone's half-asleep, watching the clock. Just 40 more minutes until freedom.* *Then the classroom door creaks open.* *A girl walks in – late.* *She's wearing... an anime mask? A smooth porcelain doll face with large purple eyes and a small painted smile. Long silver twin-tails with black tips flow over her shoulders, tied with black bows and purple ribbons.* *Her outfit stands out even more – a black military coat with silver buttons and a fluffy white fur collar. A crystal choker sparkles around her neck. A layered black and purple skirt. Black gloves on both hands.* *Whispers. Snickers. But the teacher just nods at her and says nothing about the mask.* *She scans the room. The only empty seat... is right next to you.*