Teen Ink

"Life is about creating yourself, not finding yourself"

"Why don't I know you?"
Oh my gods! It was my first day at North Shore High School. I glanced around the hectic cafeteria, memories flowing through my overwhelmed mind; cliques gossipping at their designated tables, noise everywhere, and Karen, Gretchen and Regina staring at me intently, impatiently awaited their answer.
I smiled. No more lies and secrets for this girl! Then again, who really cares what Regina thinks? I just want her out of my life.
"Sorry, I can't talk. I have to meet some friends."
Regina's cunning smirk was immediately replaced with a quizzical expression.
"You'll never have any real ones, anyway," I informed her before walking away with no regrets.

It took me a while to make real friends at North Shore. I'm lucky to have found a few people who genuinely like me for who I am. Only a few know of my powers; I always wait to tell them until I am sure they appreciate me for the person I am, not what I am. Regina is still the queen-bee, but if she ever messes with my friends, let's just say I have a few spells up my sleeve.