“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.

you get away with too?” She raises an eyebrow, but she

again and look at my lap. I feel like she is just warming up and I

in front of her full length mirror. “From what I have seen you are great and genuine and I am an excellent

I’m nothing special and don’t have anything to offer. You’ll see, the only reason

met any real friends then. 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

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