still, the longer i was around her, the more i could see the colors of her mind and the recesses of her heart. there was a beast in there. but there was also a girl who was afraid of being a beast, and who wondered if other people had beasts in their hearts too. there was strength, and there was also just the determination to look strong. she guarded herself like a secret … FOR THE GIRLS WITH MESSY HAIR AND THIRSTY HEARTS .