“Paper littered the floor, lockers hung open, and students chattered incessantly. I hated the chaos of it. “Look who it is. The Little Girl.” I raised my head and saw a tall, sharp-faced, blond boy. Brent, an old bully of mine. The last time I saw him, I probably slunk away, but no more. I continued walking by him and with a slight glow that he didn’t seem to notice, I shoulder bumped him. He twisted, jerking to the side and then stumbled, nearly falling to the ground. When he regained his balan...ce, I stared him down, with my chin held high, standing to my full height. His eyes met mine. “Don’t call me that anymore,” I said.“What should I call you then?” he asked, almost hesitantly. My eyes still raking his, I said, “How about my name?”His eyes fell; then he turned and walked away. “Okay,” he mumbled. My talent finally gave me the confidence to be assertive rather than passive. Sure, I threw in a little aggression, but I was angry after all his past abuse, and he deserved it.I reached my history class, entered, and sat next to Ben, placing my materials on my desk.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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