She had no friends at her bus stop but once she got on the rowdy bus her best friend Charisma had saved her a seat. Charisma wasn't her real name. She had created it as her stage name and since it sounded better than Sheryl everyone indulged her.

Charisma plucked at Vanessa's hoodie and shook her head. "Girl, what are you wearing?" Charisma was always in make-up and her clothes were always perfect. She told Vanessa that she would never bee seen in public looking less than ...