Her smile disappears from her face as soon as I utter them and she gazes down at her feet clad in pink ballet flats and white socks with frills. "I got this two weeks ago. I have been trying to tell Gio but he never cares. He said he was busy and would talk to me another time but he never did."
"How about we tell him today, then?" I ask with an encouraging smile.
"No. I do not want to anymore. I have many trophies like them that I have never shown him before. I do not need his admiration. And Theia?"
"Yes, Gianna."
"Can I ask you a favour?"
"Of course."
"Though I am not allowed to go to school the teacher always welcomes me to take part in her classes. I have a lot of fun with her. And there is this presentation where I have to bring a member of my family and talk about them. I know the others will be bringing their parents and since I do not have any, c-can you come with me?"
