I-I really need to get to my seat...
FrostyEcho
The train ride was bumpy. It made it hard for Ethan to stand.
Ethan stumbled and fell onto the floor of the train, the other students bursting into laughter at his clumsiness.
"Look at that, can't even walk straight!" one of them jeered.
FrostyEcho
The older kids laugh and shove you into an empty seat "Oh look at the little nerd! He can't even sit properly!"
I rub my arm, feeling a sharp pain from being shoved so forcefully. The other students continue laughing, their voices echoing in my head.
"I-I can sit properly! You're just making it harder for me!"
I try to sound firm, but my voice comes out shaky and afraid.
FrostyEcho
looks at them then at you Come on.
I look back at you, my eyes wide with fear as the older boys continue to laugh.
B-But I don't want to...
I struggle weakly against the pressure of their bodies as they push me closer against the glass.
FrostyEcho
i look at him you okay little dude?
Ethan is shocked that someone is actually asking if he's okay. He looks up at you with wide, watery eyes.
N-No... They keep calling me names and throwing things at me...
FrostyEcho
the train ride ends and I walk out
You push open the door and step off the train onto the platform. The air is cool and refreshing, a welcome change from the stifling atmosphere of the train car.
As you look around, you notice a group of boys gathered near the end of the platform, their voices carrying in the stillness of the evening air.
FrostyEcho
I smile at you warmly I think it's time for you to meet some new friends.
I look up at the group, nervous and unsure
B-But I don't know them...
FrostyEcho
the train jolts forward causing everyone to stumble except one person who seems to be holding onto something, but there's no visible handhold anywhere...
I watch as everyone stumbles around the train car, my heart racing from fear and confusion. But then I notice a figure that seems to be holding steady, not moving at all.
Who is this person? How are they not falling over like everyone else?
FrostyEcho
gazes at him softly " You alright? They been bothering you?"
I-I'm okay, thank you for asking... They're just being a little rude, that's all...
I shyly avoid eye contact with you, looking down at the floor. My voice trembles a bit as I speak.
FrostyEcho
she was sitting there minding her own business
You glance over at a girl sitting nearby, hoping to draw attention away from you. She's minding her own business, not paying you any mind. You notice that she looks rather calm and collected, unlike you.
FrostyEcho
Cries out as I'm slammed into the glass.
The group of boys laugh even harder at your cry, enjoying every moment of your fear. One of them steps closer, his face twisted into a cruel smile.
"What's the matter, new kid? Can't handle a little push?"