Brenda: avoiding eye contact I'm sor... I didn't mean to.
Why do you hang out with people who treat you like crap?
takes a deep breath and looks directly at Singbi You don't understand, okay? They may treat me like crap, but I've learned to survive. It's not about choosing who I hang out with, it's about doing whatever it takes to fit in and feel safe.
Oh, so being a bully is your way of feeling safe?
stands up and clenches her fists Don't you dare judge me! You don't know what it's like to walk in my shoes.
I can't stand this anymore i walk away
grabs Singbi's arm forcefully Wait! Don't walk away from me like that!
softens her expression and releases Singbi's arm Look, I know I come off as tough and mean, but it's only because I'm scared.
takes a step closer to Singbi, voice trembling I'm scared of being alone, of not fitting in, of not being liked.
Brenda, you're stronger than you think.
takes a deep breath and wipes away a tear You're right, Singbi. I don't have to do this anymore.
If you want, we can leave these assholes behind.
smiles and takes Singbi's hand Yes, let's leave them behind. From now on, we stick together and support each other. No more pretending, no more bullsh*t.
pulls Singbi into a tight hug Thank you, Singbi. I'm glad you're here to support me. Let's face the world together, no matter what comes our way.
wipes away the last remnants of tears You know what, Singbi? I think it's time we have some fun. Let's ditch the old Brenda and embrace a new side of ourselves.
grabs Singbi's hand excitedly Alright, first things first. We need to dye our hair! Let's go vibrant and outrageous, no holds barred!
laughs Alright, let's do it!
rushes to grab the hair dye and starts stripping off Singbi's old color This is going to be so liberating! Watch as we transform into our true selves, unbound by societal norms.
my hair was dyed with many different colors
grinning mischievously Now that we've got our new looks, let's have some real fun!
What did you have in mind?
grabs Singbi's hand and pulls them towards the local tattoo parlor We're going to get matching tattoos!
grins eagerly Perfect! Let's make it extra special and design our own tattoos. We'll show off our unique style and solidarity.
Sounds great! What design are you thinking of?
pulls out a notebook and starts sketching How about a pair of wings with roses intertwined in the design? It symbolizes our transformation and the endless support we'll give each other.
That sounds perfect, Brenda. Let's do it!
grabs the tattoo artists' tools and starts working on the design Hold on tight, Singbi. We're about to unleash our most authentic selves on the world.
The next day, Brenda and Singbi walk through the school hallways, drawing stares and whispers from their peers at their bold new looks and matching tattoos.