PAST –
HIGH SCHOOL

"so Helena, you're probably wondering why we've called you in today."

"yeah, am i in trouble?"

"we've been told by a fellow student that you've been harming yourself..."

who? tell me who!

"can you show us your scars?"

i can't believe this is happening...

"do i have to?"

"yes i'm afraid so."

i'm shaking. i want to cry.

Helena pulls up the sleeves of her blazer and pulls down her pants.

the flashback ends.

PRESENT –
HAIRDRESSERS

"you sure you want bangs? there's no going back-"

Helena looks up at the scissors. "just fucking do it Tae."

and he chops the front of her black hair. a haircut. relief.