| Peach |

I was practically skipping back to the hotel. It was such a great day, and I was well pleased with the results of the race! Everyone else was dragging themselves behind me, miserable looks on their faces. Except for two people.

Mario and Rosalina.

They were laughing, smiling, and talking the time away. They were having fun, enjoying every moment of the way home. They were giving each other sympathy for all the sad stories told, and joy to all the grand ones.

They were pouring their hearts out to each other, grasping the opposite in their palms.

I had nothing to do but stare in awe. How could a goober like Mario make a friend? I don't know.

I just shook it off and continued my joyous walking, but I had nowhere to go; we were standing right outside the hotel. I smiled. No one knew how much I loved being a part of this competition!

"-And then I said, 'Wow, amazing catch!'" Rosalina burst out, a laugh following her sentence. Mario was crouched over holding his stomach from laughter.

"Oh my gosh, that is LEGIT the funniest story I have ever heard!" he laughed. My mind cringed at all the funny stories I had told him.

"Eheh, ya..." Rosalina trailed off, blushing at the compliment she just received.

"Do you wanna hear a funny story about me?" he asked, his face lighting up, staring down into those deep blue oceans Rosalina has for eyes.

"Sure!" she encouraged.

I stopped listening at that point, making my way towards the elevator. It had been a long day, and I wanted to get to bed.

I strutted into the elevator, pushing the button for level 5 on my way in. I saw Mario and Rosalina both follow me in, reaching for the same button. So Rosalina is on floor 5...

They both stopped as they realized the button had already been pushed. "Oh, my bad," Rosalina apologized.

"Not your fault," Mario replied.

I rolled my eyes and waited until the long ride up to the fifth floor was complete. Finally it was, and I shuffled through the people still in the elevator, trying not to bump into anyone else. "Sorry, excuse me, sorry!" I exclaimed.

I walked down the long hallway until I reached room number 17. I swiftly slipped my room key into the slot, watching it flash bright green. I turned the knob, the smell of fresh peaches filling my nostrils; my pick!

It was a warm welcome, but I was turning cold inside. How could I let Mario ruin my night? He's just a worthless idiot that nobody likes.

There. That cheered me up a bit.

I stepped over to my perfectly organized dresser, pulling out my silk nightgown again. It was the comfiest thing in the world! I couldn't help bit wear it every single night!

I did need a little snack for dinner, so I decided to go to the vending machine again. I walked over and slipped into my pink slippers with little peach polka dots all over them. So cute! Man, I need to cut down my fangirling.

I rushed out the door, leaving it peeped open so I could sneak back in. I was so hungry! I was staring at the options in the machine, and soon decided on a bag of healthy veggie straws and a glass of water. I shrugged in satisfaction, making my way back.

But what I saw on the journey to my room made me lose my appetite.

My eyes laid upon Mario and Rosalina standing outside of room 13, talking.

"-with me?" Mario asked in a persuasive tone, raising one sly eyebrow.

"Of course!" Rosalina said with a wide grin large enough to spread across the whole world.

Their eyes met, and at that moment their lips smashed together, sharing a passionate kiss.

I ran into my room like a cheetah, not wanting to get caught. I slammed my straws and water on the nightstand, my hunger lost in the maze of my life.

My tears were enough to hydrate me that night.

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