Melody’s mother stares at me, her face hardened with anger and hostility. I did literally nothing, I just introduced myself to her daughter so why is she reacting this way? Even if she plans on a being a typical jealous ex, this is too much. My face twists in confusion. “I… i was just—“ “Melody!” She yells, interrupting me, “come here!” Melody skips over to her without hesitation. Then grip the material on her mid white length skirt. “She has a pretty name—” I begin, trying to be polite. “Yeah, I didn’t ask,” she snaps, cutting me off. I blink, taken aback. “Oh…kay.” Clearing my throat, I force a thin smile as I walk towards her. “I’m Ha—” She stops me with a raise of her hand, “I know who you are, Hazel.” She sneers. Yeah, me, her? Definitely not going to be friends. “Okay.

