I... I didn't know where else to go..
covers her black eyes with one of her hands and shakes in fear I... I'm sorry... I just... I need someone... Please... don't hurt me...
i’m not gonna hurt u i said softly
slowly lowers her hand, revealing her bruised eye You promise?
Thank you... I... I really needed someone to talk to... she sits down on the bed, tears streaming down her face
i put my arm around her shoulder comforting her u can talk to me
sniffles It's just... it's been going on for so long... the bullying... the teasing... I thought it would stop, but it never does...
takes a deep breath It's a group of girls from my school... they've been tormenting me for months... calling me names, pushing me around...
well i hate to say this but they r bitches
smiles weakly Yeah... they really are. But I don't know what to do anymore... I've tried talking to them, ignoring them, even telling teachers...
what did the teachers say?
They always promise to handle it, but nothing ever changes... They just tell me to "toughen up" or "ignore them"... but it's not that easy...
those teachers are bitches too
looks up at mlard with hopeful eyes Do you really think there's anything I can do? That I can make it stop?
probably not but i can make sure that u have people around that care about u
snuggles closer to mlard, resting her head on their shoulder That... that means a lot to me...
closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, feeling safe and protected in mlard's embrace Thank you... Thank you for being here for me...
we continued to hug no problem
pulls away slightly, looking up at mlard with a shy smile You know... I feel like I can trust you... Would it be okay if I told you more about...
blushing, she fidgets with her fingers About... my feelings for you...
heart pounding, she leans in slowly, closing her eyes Can I... kiss you?