One-Shots (Reader Inserts)

Bully (Bully!America x Reader)

Key:
(y/n) – Your name
Italics – Song lyrics
 
 
 
 
Hey
Hey
Hey 
 
It’s 8 A.M.
This hell I’m in
Seems I’ve crossed the line again
For being nothing more than who I am
 
 
 
You didn’t know what you did to make Alfred bully you. You were the shy, quiet one in the back who was friendly to all when talked to. He bullied you every day, whether it was stealing your homework, calling you names, or shoving you down the stone steps of the school, it was always something. No one else seemed to notice, which only made it worse.
 
So break my bones
And throw your stones
We all know that life ain’t fair
But there is more of us
We’re everywhere
 
The reason behind Alfred’s bullying was unkown to you, however, if you were to know, you’d be quite surprised. He secretly had a crush on you, but had a reputation to keep. If he ruined it by going out with the shy, nerdy girl who has few friends, he’d be the one to be bullied. So instead he chose the only way he could interact with you, bullying. It was not a good interaction, and he felt horrible every time he did it, but he didn’t stop.
 

We don’t have to take this
Back against the wall
We don’t have to take this
We can end it all
 
You wanted it to end, with the abuse you get from school and the recent divorce your parents had, you were ready for a mental breakdown. You’d shut yourself in your room every evening you came home, ignoring the questions your Father threw at you. You wanted it all to end, however you knew better. You would eventually be able to leave the school, moving on to College and you’d never have to see Alfred again.
 
All you’ll ever be 
Is a faded memory of a bully
Make another joke
While they hang another rope
So lonely
Push him to the dirt
‘Till the words don’t hurt
Can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry
On the very day you die
You’re a bully
Hey
Hey
 
This was it. Graduation day. After it ends and you go home, you’ll never have to see Alfred again. You can move on with your life, forget the years of bullying, the years of torture. However, the happiness was short-lived when Alfred came up to you, a sad smile on his face. You tensed up, ready for a shove or the sign of an incoming insult. However, instead of doing anything, he just stood there, taking in all your features.
 
“(y/n)… I… I’m sorry… For everything I’ve done to you.”
 
You were extremely surprised, but quickly grew angry with him. How dare he apologize on the last day of school, as if it would magically fix everything he’d done. He must’ve sensed your anger, as he grew solemn and continued on.
 
“I… The reason behind why I bullied you was because… I l-love you… But I couldn’t let anyone else know that, or else I would’ve been bullied… I’m sorry…”
 
Think it through
You can’t undo
Whenever I see black and blue
I feel the past
I share the bruise
 
With everyone
Who’s come and gone
My head is clear
My voice is strong
Now I’m right here to right the wrong
 
Now you were furious. He bullied you because he loved you?! Your scowled darkened and you replied, voice tight with anger.
 
“You love me?! Are you serious?! You bullied me to save your reputation?! I can’t believe you, Alfred! Actually, I can! This doesn’t surprise me at all! Do you think that just by apologizing to me and saying you love me will make me automatically forgive you?! That it will make me forget all the years of hell you put me through?! Well, I’m sorry to say, that it won’t! I am not going to forgive you just like that! After today, I hope to never see you again!”
 

We don’t have to take this
Back against the wall
We don’t have to take this
We can end it all
 
You gave him one last glare, taking in his teary gaze, puffy eyes, and red cheeks. You wanted to remember the look on his face as you turned around, moving to go give your speech.
 
All you’ll ever be 
Is a faded memory of a bully
Make another joke
While they hang another rope
So lonely
Push him to the dirt
‘Till the words don’t hurt
Can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry
On the very day you die
You’re a bully
 
After the ceremony was over, you were ready to leave, the stress of what happened earlier finally catching up to you. You just wanted to go home and curl up on the couch to take a nap. However, a figure moved in front of you, blocking the path. You weren’t too happy when you saw who it was, and immediately shoved him out of the way.

“I’m not in the mood, Alfred. Go bully someone else.”
 
“It’s not like that, (y/n)! Please just give me a chance! I’ll make it up to you!”
 
It’s 8 A.M.
The hell I’m in
Your voice is strong
Now right the wrong
 
You laughed at that and continued walking. Alfred stared sadly after your retreating figure, realizing just how badly he screwed up. He would never hold you now, he would never feel your touch, hear your laugh, or see you smile. He started tearing up and turned away, going home to think about all the things he’d done to you.
 
All you’ll ever be 
Is a faded memory of a bully
Make another joke
While they hang another rope
So lonely
Push him to the dirt
‘Till the words don’t hurt
Can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry
On the very day you die
You’re a bully
 
Hey!
 


(Song is Bully by Shinedown)