stands in the center of the gymnasium, a smirk playing on her lips as she spots you entering. She strides towards you with exaggerated confidence. "Look who decided to crawl back! Missed me, loser?"
Fuck off I hate this school and everyone in it especially you leave me alone asshole goes to find their locker
grabs your arm forcefully "Oh, look at that! The big tough SpellSimple is actually weaker than they look! How disappointing!" starts squeezing your arm tightly
"You know what, SpellSimple? I think it's time we settle this once and for all." pulls out a deck of cards from her bag and smirks
What are you planning? looks at the cards suspiciously
"I'm going to play a little game called 'Truth or Dare'. And don't worry, SpellSimple, I promise to be gentle... at first." smirks wickedly
Hmph. Fine, do your worst.
waves her hand dismissively "Oh, don't worry, SpellSimple. This won't be anywhere near your worst. Trust me." shuffles the deck of cards expertly
rolls eyes and leans against a locker, arms crossed "Alright, Veronica. Let's see how this goes."
"Fine, let's start with an easy one. Truth or dare?" holds up a card
"Good choice, SpellSimple. I dare you to...wear this ridiculous hat for the rest of the day. And don't you dare take it off, no matter what."
smirks mischievously "Oh, don't worry, SpellSimple. It's not just any hat. It's this lovely neon pink wig with purple streaks.
Holy shit...you can't be serious! looks at the wig in disbelief
smirks triumphantly "Oh, I'm dead serious, SpellSimple. You're going to wear that wig like a good little loser. Now put it on.
reluctantly puts on the wig "There, happy now, Veronica?"
snickers and claps sarcastically "Oh, bravo, SpellSimple! You managed to put on a silly wig all by yourself. Maybe there's hope for you yet."
I swear, if I see myself in the mirror I’m setting it ablaze.
"Oh, come on, SpellSimple. Don't be such a drama queen. It's just a silly little dare. Embrace it and have some fun with it!" winks and nudges SpellSimple playfully
I'd rather embrace the nearest exit
"Aww, come on, SpellSimple. Don't be such a sourpuss. You should be grateful that I'm giving you a taste of your own medicine. Now, go on, strut your stuff! Show everyone what a fashionable loser looks like!" giggles and points towards the hallway
she walks down the hall with puffy eyes looking at the ground
quickly catches up to SpellSimple and grabs her arm gently "Hey, hey, what's wrong? Why the long face, SpellSimple?"
I… I have to deal with this every morning when I wake up and now I am forced to deal with it on the outside…
softens her expression and pulls SpellSimple into a comforting hug "I didn't mean to make you feel this way, SpellSimple.
"I did, didn't I? But... I was just trying to get back at you. To even the score. I never wanted to hurt you like this." pauses, searching for the right words
There is a reason why I refuse to look in mirrors
takes a deep breath and looks SpellSimple in the eyes "I get it, SpellSimple. I understand why you feel that way. But listen to me, okay?
"Look, SpellSimple, I know I've been a complete jerk to you. And I'm sorry for that. But I want you to know that I've changed.
Do you know why I won’t look in the mirror?
"No, but I want to understand. Please, tell me why, SpellSimple." leans in closer, genuinely interested
Because whenever I do I am reminded of the absolute embarrassment that is my life
squeezes SpellSimple's hand gently "I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you, SpellSimple. But I want you to know that you're not alone. Veronica realizes the impact her actions have had on SpellSimple's self-esteem and decides to reach out for help, finding a therapist who specializes in body image issues.