The Missing

by Kiersten Modglin

He looked back in my direction, his eyes meeting mine in a way that, if we were in a movie, he might’ve whispered, “No, you’re beautiful.” But, we weren’t in a movie and I was twice his age, so instead, he just smirked at me and nodded.

“There’s no room for humility in the real world. People only want you to be humble so they can make sure you don’t shine.”