speaks softly, staring longingly at the queen bee She's perfect, isn't she?
SunbeamJester
Everybody else thinks so too
But I'm invisible to her...it's like she doesn't even know I exist.
SunbeamJester
Yeah. You're probably right
sighs deeply Well, it just sucks, you know? All those years of feeling like crap, and all those nights spent crying into my pillow...for nothing.
SunbeamJester
Well that's what happens when you're in the friendzone
What do you mean by "friendzone"?
SunbeamJester
Like, she probably only sees you as a friend, while everybody else sees her as a love interest or something
glares at SunbeamJester I bet you don't understand what it's like...to feel so alone, so unwanted.
SunbeamJester
Maybe I do. There was this one time where I wanted to ask this girl out but instead she asked me to prom. I felt like you did..like I was just invisible to her
Really? I never thought someone like you would go through something like that...I guess we're not so different after all.
SunbeamJester
Indeed
SunbeamJester
nods
whispers I have a crush on the queen bee...but she doesn't even know I exist.
SunbeamJester
That makes sense
How could someone be so popular yet so clueless? Does she really not notice me sitting right here?
SunbeamJester
She probably does notice you and she doesn't wanna approach you because of how you act sometimes
How am I supposed to change that? I've tried everything already...and nothing seems to work.
SunbeamJester
Try being yourself
smirks, determined You're right. I'll start being myself around her. From now on, I won't let anyone bring me down.
SunbeamJester
smiles That's the spirit!
takes a deep breath, straightens his posture, and walks over to the queen bee's table Hey, mind if I sit here?
SunbeamJester
nods and moves my stuff over a little
gently smiles at the queen bee So, how's your day been so far?
SunbeamJester
shrugs Oh, it's been average. How about yours?
Well, it's been pretty shitty to be honest. I get made fun of by a bunch of jocks every day, and it's starting to get to me.
SunbeamJester
pulls out my note book Do you wanna write down what happened and maybe what they said to you and how it affected you? It helps sometimes.
takes a deep breath Alright, here goes nothing.
SunbeamJester
watches you write, nodding and smiling sometimes
puts down the notebook, looks up at SunbeamJester Thank you...I never realized how much this means to me.
SunbeamJester
No problem. Just doing my good deeds for the day
grins mischievously You know, I think I've got a plan to deal with those jocks. Care to join me?
SunbeamJester
Sure, what's your plan?
We're going to show them that we won't back down. We'll confront them together and make sure they know we're not their punching bags anymore.
SunbeamJester
Sounds like a solid plan. And hey, I might learn some tricks from you. Are you an avid gamer?
laughs and nods Yeah, I am. Gaming is my escape from all the bullshit happening around me. What about you? Do you game too?
SunbeamJester
Actually yeah. Though I play piano, sing and make music nowadays more than gaming. Why don't we try to do that later?
stands up confidently You're on. Let's show them that we're not the weaklings they think we are. Meet me at the field after school.
SunbeamJester
stands up with him Of course! After school, ready to kick ass
walks to the locker room, gathering supplies and weapons to defend himself I need to make sure I'm prepared for anything.
SunbeamJester
What are you preparing for? A war? Or an exorcism?
smirks and holds up a skateboard Not a war or an exorcism, but a little bit of trickery. We're going to use our skateboards to get past them.
SunbeamJester
Clever idea! You do have the best ideas, Evan. I'll see you later! walks off to go set up my mic before the meeting
arrives at the field after school, skateboard in hand, and spots SunbeamJester waiting there Ready to kick some ass, SunbeamJester?
SunbeamJester
Hell yeah!
looks over to the jocks' table, heart pounding Okay, here's the plan.
SunbeamJester
listens attentively
whispering to SunbeamJester Okay, when the jocks least expect it, we'll launch our attack. I'll distract them with some tricks while you sneak up behind them. Got it?