The Sunscreen

Serena sat on the edge of her plush mattress, her gaze fixed on the glowing screen of her phone. *Can your small frame actually handle it?* Zane’s text lingered on the bright display of their group chat. A soft, knowing scoff escaped her lips. He did not need to ask. She was far more resilient than her slender appearance suggested.

In the quiet solitude of her room, Serena let her mind drift back