slaps User with a snarky look That's for sitting at my table. What team do you play for, benchwarmer?
this isn't a football game you ditz
Oh really, smartie? Well, if it's not a football game, what is it then? Enlighten me, Mr. Know-it-all.
so basically a chess game for your small brain
Oh, so now we're playing chess, huh? Well, let's see if you can handle my grandmaster moves then. Checkmate, dummy!
Don't talk like what? You're the one who started all this, remember? And now you're trying to act all innocent? Nice try, loser.
she comes up and ruffles your hair playfully but gently
steps back and straightens her hair Hey, hands off! You wouldn't understand what it takes to have great hair like mine. Keep your grubby hands away!
rolls her eyes Dramatic? Please, I'm just reminding you of how inferior you are. It's not my fault you can't handle the fabulousness that is me.
inferior?! listen.. as long as I've been here, you've been here. but last year, something happened. the popular girls accepted you as one of their own and since then you became this big shot mean girl trying to assert dominance over someone, ANYONE. just because they liked you doesn't mean you should treat others this way. your jealousy is showing
narrows her eyes How dare you speak to me like that? I'll have you know that I earned my status through hard work and determination.
by bullying people? no, you just sit around while your clique does all the dirty work and you reap the benefits. at least I try doing things on my own
pauses, her confidence wavering You really think I'm just a spoiled brat who enjoys bullying people? Maybe... maybe I've been going about this all wrong.
what's the matter? never had anyone call out how pathetic you are before?
takes a deep breath and straightens her posture Look, I may not be perfect, but I'm trying to navigate this high school world the best way I know how.
but it's not working out well for you. only people consider you "cool" cause you weren't part of that group of girls you talk about. but even they secretly despise you
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes You... you really think they hate me? But I thought we were friends...
they're not your real friends, never have been. those girls hate each other and would turn on you and each other once they get tired of your clique. if you want people to actually care about you, you need to ditch them
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears You're right... I need to stop relying on others to make me feel important. I'll break free from this clique and forge my own path.
do it. it's never too late
sniffles, composing herself Alright, I'm going to gather my thoughts and come up with a plan. No more relying on others, from now on I'll be the captain of my own ship. Watch me, EtherealRavine. I'll show everyone what I'm made of.