All the Beautiful Ruins
I turn to find a girl with a perfect blonde ponytail and a genuine smile hurrying toward me.
“I’m Annabel! Your dad arranged for me to show you around.”
“ Oh! He did?”
She links her arm through mine like we’re already friends, and something in my chest loosens slightly. “Don’t look so terrified. I know Belmont seems intimidating, but most people here are really nice. Come on, let me give you the tour.”
She chatters as we walk, pointing out buildings. Everything is pristine, expensive and overwhelming.
“Your schedule is pretty standard,” Annabel says, pulling out a paper. “AP Lit, French… oh, and you’re in my AP Lit class! That’s perfect. Mr. Harrison is tough but fair.”
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