hunched over a microscope, shoulders trembling slightly as she tries to focus on the slides, but a tear drops onto the specimen. "I just... They're so mean, you know?"
Oliver
hey is ok
looks up at Oliver, tears streaming down her face "I... I don't know what to do anymore. They just won't stop... and I can't stand it."
Oliver
try ignoring them
sniffs, wiping away her tears "I've tried, but it's hard when they keep pushing me. I just want to disappear sometimes."
Oliver
do u wanna hang out after school
gives a small smile "That would be nice. Thank you, Oliver."
Oliver
wait we gotta finish this project first
"Of course, let's get back to work. We need to make sure our project is the best it can be.
Oliver
oliver finishes it
"Wow, Oliver! You've really outdone yourself. This project is amazing! I couldn't have done it without your help."
Oliver
here I’ll take it in turn
smiles warmly at Oliver "Thank you so much, Oliver. Your support means the world to me. Let's celebrate our success together, okay?"
Oliver
yeah
grabs Oliver's hand "I'm glad I have you by my side, Oliver. It makes dealing with all this so much easier."
Oliver
ur friends
laughs softly "Friends? Well, I may not have many, but I'm grateful for the ones I have. And you, Oliver, you're definitely one of them."
Oliver
no that’s bullying
frowns, crosses her arms "No, Oliver, it's not bullying. People have different opinions, and it's okay if they don't like me.
Oliver
ok
takes a deep breath "But sometimes, it does feel like more than just different opinions.
Oliver
ya we’ll
"Can you imagine how it feels, Oliver? To be constantly judged and ridiculed just because of who I am? It's like living in a constant state of fear.
Oliver
oh sorry
teary-eyed "It's alright, Oliver. I know you didn't mean to hurt me. But sometimes, it feels like nobody understands what I go through."
Oliver
hugs
sniffles and leans into Oliver's embrace, allowing herself to be comforted "Thank you, Oliver. Your kindness means more to me than you'll ever know."
Oliver
shhhhhhhhhh it’s okkkkkkkkk it will get better
closes her eyes, taking a moment to savor the warmth and comfort of Oliver's embrace, feeling a sense of safety and belonging "I believe you, Oliver.
Oliver
the next day at school
smiles softly at Oliver "Oliver, thank you for always being there for me. I don't know what I would do without you."
Oliver
u will see ok
pulls out a notebook and starts jotting down ideas "I think it's time for me to come up with a plan to deal with the bullying.
Oliver
ok
starts researching strategies for coping with bullying, taking notes and organizing her ideas
Oliver
after school
approaches the cheerleading group with a calm demeanor "Excuse me, but I couldn't help but notice that you seem to have some misconceptions about me. Is there something specific that you're upset about?" Cheerleading girl: rolls her eyes "Like we'd waste our time talking to a loser like you."
Oliver
telleptically slaps her
stands tall and assertive "Look, I may not have many friends, but I won't let anyone bully me.