My Secret, My Bully, My Mates by Miss L

“You just met me, why would you trust me with that information?”

“Because, you have been taking beatings for something you didn’t do and clearly no one knows, and those who suspect can’t get the truth out of you. You have integrity and loyalty, though your lack of self interest concerns me a bit.” She giggles. “So tell me, why is someone using some of the worst forms of torture on you? You don’t strike me as a boyfriend stealer, a cheater, or a liar. Which means you are a threat, and I think you don’t even know it.” 3

“I’m not sure what I did to gain the constant negative attention, but the ‘ who’ isn’t important. It started when I stepped in to protect another, younger, student from some bullying and it has just escalated over time.” I shrug.

that the same line Delta Kyle let you get away with too?” She raises an eyebrow, but she is

I shrug again and look at my lap. I feel like she is just warming up and I am really going to have to choose my

you are great and genuine and I am an excellent judge of

take whatever rank my mate gives me. I’m nothing special and don’t have anything to offer. You’ll see, the only reason you lasted this long is because you are new and haven’t figured out the teen hierarchy here. You are gorgeous and have already gotten the attention of my brother and his friends…” I let the ‘and you’ll move on and forget me’ thought hang in the

This b*tch won’t scare me away and the way I saw you fight today, I’m surprised you let anyone treat you poorly, let alone physically harm you.” She grabs a hat that matches the bright red peacoat she chose and does another twirl in the mirror. “I can’t believe