Eric gives me his Eric smile as he strolls out the door. I know it's the smile he uses on all the girls, but I can't help my heart tripping over itself with excitement. I can't help staring after him as he leaves. When I turn back I see Gaston watching me watching Eric. '''Hey! What's your name?' Gaston calls out. '''Ariel,' I say. No-one calls me Ariel. No-one, except Mum. 'Ariel,' I repeat. Gaston executes a perfect lip curl and says, 'Well, see you tomorrow Ariel Ariel.''' A page-turning coming-of-age story for girls who don't like pink.