Her Reflection, It Is She

Lily looked up into the mirror above the bathroom sink. Then she smiled. Actually smiled. In this rare moment, the face smiling back at Lily felt... so very right. Not some stranger, but Lily. The water remained running as she stared, captivated. Her black hair... it looked exactly how she had always wanted it to. Her features, her face, her eyes, her... chin. It all looked so right. Lily turned her head slightly, looking at herself from different angles. She was careful not to move too quickly, as she feared ruining this perfect moment.

Some time later, a girl approached Lily.

"Hey, are you okay?" She said in a worried tone.

And just like that, the spell broke. While her reflection still felt right, Lily was once again aware of the world. Oh, the world... Lily realized there were tears on her cheeks, though what from, she could not tell. The girl walked up to Lily and offered her a tissue, which she accepted, nodding in what she hoped conveyed appreciation. Someone actually cared for her.

- Lily