Ember Frost's POV

Their eyes brightened. "Would it be okay for us to be friends?".

"Yes, sure." I smiled at them.

Never once did I imagine I’d make new friends on my first day at school. I’d never been the outgoing type, and I certainly wasn’t one of the most popular people around. Though I had a few friends, our relationship felt more like a protector and the protected. I was grateful for their support, but it always left me feeling like I was missing some balance in our friendship. I ...