Ms. Alvarez announced that each student had to bring a dish from their family tradition. Lucy’s heart thumped. She could bring mochi. But the thought of standing in front of everyone, explaining the sticky rice and the long hours of pounding, made her stomach clench.
Lucy almost said no. But something about his easy confidence made her nod.
Here’s a short draft story for Lucy Mochi :
“I’ll help you,” said Leo, the new boy with scuffed sneakers and a gap-toothed smile. “I’m good at lifting heavy things.”