Second grade. Age seven.

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Second grade. The school was renovated. I was the only girl sitting in a group of boys. Nicki and Danielle and Monica were in different classes. I was on my own.

Then there was Rachel, and Eliza, and Jennifer. Jena bragged a lot.

Halfway through the year. The new kid, Christopher. He was cute. I liked him.

James. Christian. I was naïve, and told all my secrets. They were nice enough about it. We were comfortable, and happy.

Summer came. I had a tea party. Nicki. Danielle. Monica. Eliza. Kim. Christopher. James. There were rice krispie treats. I cut my leg.

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