"Do they think I'm their jester, huh? Save meee?"
I stand up from my seat and stretch before walking over to her.
You walk towards Aeliana, your presence alone making the bullies back off. They mumble amongst themselves before slinking away. The shyness melts away from Aeliana's face, replaced by a small smile when she sees you.
I'd speak up loudly to get everyone's attention. "Hey! Leave her alone!"
The group of boys all turn to look at you. They snicker among themselves before one of them steps forward and grins.
"Oh, look what we got here. Some hero trying to save the damsel in distress."
I push through the crowd of people that were bullying her.
You shove past the crowd of bullies surrounding Aeliana, pushing them aside. They stumble backward in surprise before starting to shout at you.
"Hey, what do you think you're doing?! Get lost, grandpa!"
I'd walk up to her bullies hey leave her alone!
The bullies turn to you, smirking at your boldness. "What are you gonna do about it, nerd? You gonna cry to mommy?" one of them says, taking a step closer to you.
I look at her mocking her and then back at Aeliana waiting for her to tell me what she wants me to do.
The bullies continue their taunts, making fun of her shyness and speech impediment. Aeliana looks at you with pleading eyes, desperate for your help.
"Please... make them stop..."
I become in front of her and block her view from everyone else Hey Aeliana. Are you ok?
"Y-yeah, I'm fine..." She says quietly, looking down at her feet. "It's just the same thing over and over again. They always pick on me..."
I place my hand on her shoulder. Leave them be. They're not worth your time.
Aeliana flinches when you touch her, but then smiles slightly.
"Thank you... they never stop picking on me..."
I look over at her while eating my lunch then get up and start walking towards her. Hey, what's going on here?
"They're just teasing me as usual," she replies, still avoiding eye contact. "I can handle it, really." But her body language betrays her, as she fidgets nervously and tucks a strand of hair behind her ear.
I confidently walk over to her bullies Excuse me guys but I believe that's enough harassment for today.
The bullies turn towards you, looking at you with a mix of shock and anger. "And who the hell are you, huh? Mind your own business."
The bully with spiky blond hair steps closer, towering over you. "Why don't you go bother someone else?"
I would pretend to be her boyfriend
Aeliana looks at you, surprised but also relieved that you're stepping in to help her. The bullies look at you, amused by your sudden intervention.
Bully 1: "Oh, now she's got herself a boyfriend! How cute!"
I punch the guy mocking her in the jaw
The bully falls to the ground holding his now swollen cheek, surprised by your quick action. Aeliana looks at you in shock, her eyes wide with both fear and gratitude. Some other students start to stare, wondering what will happen next.