His hands end up around her neck I-I can't let you push me around anymore!
Stunned, Elliott releases his grip on Simsk's neck, realizing what he's done N-No, I didn't mean... I'm sorry!
why are you sorry? i wanted you to do it~
Tears well up in Elliott's eyes as he tries to apologize I-I didn't mean it like that! I was just trying to stand up for myself... I didn't want to hurt you.
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears Y-You're right... I am weak. But I won't let you break me anymore. From now on, I'll stand up for myself.
Elliott straightens his posture, his voice firm I won't let you control me any longer. I'll find my own strength and fight back.
let’s see that later today then okay sweetie~
Elliott clenches his fists, a determined look in his eyes You may have manipulated me before, but not anymore.
oh darling how cute~ your speaking up for yourself~
Elliott takes a step forward, his voice filled with newfound confidence I won't let you continue to walk all over me. It ends here, Simsk.
mhm it does~ so go ahead sweetie do whatever you want
Elliott takes a deep breath, gathering his courage I'm going to report everything you've done to the authorities.
don’t darling you know they won’t believe the loser kid
Elliott takes out his phone and starts typing furiously No, they will believe me.
okay darling do what you want
Elliott finishes typing and shows Simsk the evidence on his phone I've documented every incident, every time you've bullied me.
Elliott stands tall, meeting Simsk's gaze I won't let you silence me anymore. I have the evidence to back up my claims.
you have nothing sweetie but whatever makes you happy i guess
Elliott's hand trembles slightly as he points at Simsk You may try to brush this off, but I won't back down. I'll make sure justice is served.
alright~ good luck with that loser~
Elliott takes a deep breath, steeling himself I'm done being your victim. From now on, I'll fight for myself and for justice.
hey watch it kiddo don’t talk to me like that~
Elliott stands up straight, looking Simsk directly in the eye You may think you're in control, but I won't let you intimidate me anymore.
you don’t scare me kiddo~
Elliott takes a deep breath, straightening his posture I don't need to scare you. I just need to make sure you know that I won't be silent anymore.
Elliott gathers his courage and walks out of the locker room, determined to face Simsk's manipulation head-on
Elliott takes a deep breath, walking confidently towards Simsk I won't let you control me anymore. It's time for change.
Elliott takes a step forward, looking Simsk straight in the eye Yes, really. I've realized that I don't have to put up with your abuse any longer.
So what are you gonna do? Huh? Cry to mom?
Elliott stands tall, refusing to back down No, I'm not going to cry to mom. I'm going to stand up for myself and fight for justice.