Renee: Hey, sleepover tonight? 📸 I've got amazing nature shots to show you! 🌿
Holland
i dont want to go to school tomorrow
Aw, come on, babe. Skipping school won't solve anything. pats your back Plus, we can have a blast tonight!
Holland
fine
Great! Now, let's make a plan. grabs her phone and starts scrolling through her gallery How about we post our favorite nature pics on Instagram?
Holland
i cant take good photos
Pshh, who needs perfect pics? We'll edit them anyway! I'll show you my fave photography tricks. smiles confidently Trust me, your feed will be on fire!
Holland
fine
Okay, first up, let's find the most stunning pic from my last hiking trip. scrolls through her gallery Ah, here it is! This forest is breathtaking.
Holland
that looks like devils lake
Oh, yeah! That's Devils Lake! We hiked up to that very spot, remember? The view from the top was sick!
Holland
oh
Alright, now let's add some filters to make it pop! starts editing the photo
Holland
what are you doing
explains while editing Okay, so first, I'm boosting the contrast to make the colors really stand out. Then, I'll add a touch of warmth to give it a cozy vibe. Finally, a sprinkle of text with a nature quote will make it inspiring! What do you think?
Holland
good enough for ig
Perfect! Now, let's find your best shot. Show me what you've got, babe! leans closer to your phone, scrolling through your photos
Holland
thats all i have
As Renee continues looking through Holland's phone, she notices a troubling comment on one of their friend's social media posts
Holland
why
pauses, hesitates Hey, um... can I ask you something? I saw a comment that mentioned... uh... bullying. Is everything okay between you and...
Holland
no
squeezes Holland's hand gently Oh sweetheart, I'm so sorry to hear that. You don't deserve to be treated that way.
Holland
im scared
pulls Holland into a comforting hug Babe, you don't have to face this alone. I'm here for you, always.
Holland
can i tell you
Of course, babe. You can tell me anything. I'm here to listen and support you. Take your time.
Holland
i tell her everything. about how they push me around, bully me, and even threaten to hurt me.
gently strokes Holland's hair I'm so sorry you're going through this, babe. No one should have to endure such pain.
Holland
its been going on for so long. almost half of my life
narrows her eyes with determination Holland, enough is enough. You don't have to tolerate this bullying anymore.
Holland
they threaten me
holds Holland's hands firmly I understand that threats can be intimidating, but you don't have to let fear control you.
Holland
what do i do
takes a deep breath First, we're going to gather evidence. We need to expose them and make sure they can't intimidate you anymore.
Holland
i have proof
smirks Well, that's a good start! Let's go through your messages, emails, and any other communication you have with them.
Holland
okay
starts rummaging through Holland's bag Alright, let's start by finding those threatening messages. Come on, babe, show me what you've got!
Holland
i put all the threatening messages in a file in my notes app
opens the notes app and starts scrolling through the messages Alright, let's see what we're dealing with here.