Appearances, a drabble

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Teen Ray, angst and the art of dressing for what you want.

Many thanks to bethbethbeth and mboyd for the constant encouragement, hand-holding and kind words.

Also thanks to Mary for the title.




Appearances
by YeungMaiSu


When I first saw her, she looked like those dolls they keep under glass.

Admired, though not to be played with.

But that's not her at all.

See, I know the Stella.

She likes the look of dirty nails. Blood on the knuckles.

Kisses that taste of beer and secrets.

Being held all night long.

This I get, this I understand.

And if you want something, you gotta be willing to work for it.

So I'll change my hair, lose the glasses, wear the leather, get the tat.

Because if I give her everything she wants, maybe she'll want me.