Lía was 15 years old and had been hiding a secret her entire life: she could see people’s thoughts. Her large, bright eyes were a doorway to a world of chaos and noise, a place where the deepest secrets of those around her unfolded before her like open books.

At school, Lía was a shadow. Other students called her “The Weird One” or “The Witch.” They accused her of absurd things: that she could curse anyone who looked at her, that she talked to the dead. Her life had become a labyrinth of insults and laughter behind her back.

One afternoon, as she walked alone through the empty halls, Lía felt a new presence. It was Mateo, the new boy who had just transferred to her school. He stopped in front of her, his eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and kindness.

“Why are you always alone?” he asked, without a trace of mockery in his voice.

Lía looked at him, nervous. Her power activated instantly, and Mateo’s thoughts flowed toward her. There was no darkness, no ridicule, no rejection. Only a warm admiration.

“Because it’s easier that way,” Lía replied, lowering her gaze.

In the weeks that followed, Mateo became a ray of light in Lía’s gray world. They sat together during lunch, talked about books, movies, and, little by little, Lía began to open up. She told him about her gift, expecting him to walk away like everyone else.

But Mateo didn’t leave. Instead, he showed her a scar on his wrist and confessed that he had battled his own demons.

“We all carry something inside that makes us different,” he said. “That doesn’t make you less. It makes you unique.”

Lía began to see the world differently. With Mateo by her side, she learned to use her powers not as a burden but as a tool to better understand others. Soon, her classmates stopped fearing her and started admiring her.

But most importantly, Lía discovered that true love wasn’t about finding someone perfect, but about finding someone who could see beyond her fears and embrace her essence.

Lía was no longer “The Weird One.” She was simply Lía: a girl with invisible eyes but a heart full of light.