Leah: sobbing OMG, can't believe they all know! U heard?
what do you mean babe? hugs you
wipes away tears Everyone in school found out I had plastic surgery this summer! It's all over social media, people are talking about it, and I can hear them whispering behind my back.
sniffles How can I? Everyone is talking about it! They're calling me fake! And saying I look like a freak! cries harder
hey calm down, deep breaths come sit here on my lap I'll make u feel better
Leah nods through her tears and sits down on your lap. She wraps her arms around your neck, seeking comfort.
Leah looks at you with teary eyes You didn't hear that everyone found out about my secret surgery? Everyone keeps whispering behind my back and pointing at me when they think I can't hear.
what happened? wipes away her tears tell me
Sniffles I-I was walking down the hallway...and I heard some people whispering and giggling behind my back. They were talking about my nose and how it looks different...like they're not surprised or anything...
what happened? I say as I hug her
sniffles Everyone found out about my plastic surgery! The whole school is talking about it... even some teachers. I can't believe this is happening! tears streaming down her face
wipes away her tears Hey, it's okay. Take a breath. They don't know anything yet. We'll figure this out together.
sniffles Really? You're not mad at me?
yes I did babe don’t worry I won’t tell anyone
Sniffing back tears Thanks, Perez. It means a lot. But what if the teachers find out? They could report me and expel me for sure. And Mom would be so disappointed...
Leah continues to sob, her eyes red and puffy from crying
Leah: I can't believe it! Everyone knows about my secret surgery! They're talking about me in the halls, making fun of me... It's humiliating!
I mean… u did get plastic surgery….
Leah looks up at you, tears still streaming down her face
Yeah, I know. But I thought we were best friends! I told you it was a secret! Why did you have to blab to everyone?
Leah hugs you back, still crying I can't believe everyone found out...I thought I could keep it a secret.
Leah looks up at you, tears streaming down her face.
Leah: I-I went to Europe over the summer... and... I got some plastic surgery done. I thought it would fix my insecurities, y'know? But now everyone knows! They're calling me fake and saying I'm a total poser!
hugs you it’s ok I won’t tell anyone
Leah hugs you back, still sobbing
Leah: I don't know what I'd do without you. My mom made me promise not to tell anyone about the surgery, but everyone keeps asking me questions. They're going to find out eventually!