lorenzo mariel
I been waiting for my dreams to turn into something I could believe in
And looking for the magic rainbow on the horizon I couldn't see it
Until I let go, gave in the love, watch all the bitterness burn
Now I'm coming alive body and soul
Feeling my world starts to turn

“There’s more to life than just pizza, David.” Lorenzo put her hands on her hips and gave her friend a knowing look. David’s bashful face looked both bashful and apologetic at the same time. “I’m sorry,” he replied, his voice sincere but goofy. He made an attempt at patting his spiky black hair down. “It’s just that… we’ve been friends for over a month, and… you know.” He blushed. Lorenzo gathered her hair into a ponytail for a few seconds before letting it drop again. “Yeah-huh, David, I doubt you’ll find a pizza parlor within miles of this place anyways.” She let her brown eyes settle on her friend with a “mysterious” sort of feeling. “Why are you interested in me anyways?” she asked. “I’m three years younger than you.” David twiddled his thumbs. “I just—… And you—… When I—… Never mind.” He started walking away before Lorenzo cut in front of him. “Wait, David…” David looked down at her hopefully. “Maybe I can… get back to you later?” David stared at his feet and shoved his hands in the pockets of his robes. “No thanks,” he answered quietly. “Being rejected once is enough, I don’t need a reminder.” He brushed past Lorenzo. This time she didn’t stop him.

“I feel horrible,” yelled Lorenzo, chucking a stone across the lake. “I feel idiotic.” Chuck. “I feel so stupid.” Chuck. “I feel—” She looked up. Apparently, she hadn’t been alone. A brown haired girl was on the other side of the lake. “Hi,” she blurted out. Well, no point in running away now. She had just blown it. Now she actually had to make conversation with this girl. Oh well— with luck, the girl wouldn’t actually like Lorenzo and leave her alone. On the other hand, David probably hated her, so maybe making another friend wouldn’t be that bad. Her feet felt like lead as she dragged herself around the lake. “I’m Lorenzo,” she said.