the diaries of a pubescent boy

i really need some space

I slowly walk home, thinking about how I'm going to free myself from the constant and unrelenting squeeze of the 'papparazzi' that follows me around in school.

I'm drawing blanks. What in the world can I do? I've tried literally everything, from shouting at people to get lost to asking my tablemates to keep people away. This is going to be almost impossible.

I suddenly come up with a ingenious idea that I'm sure will not work. However, I'm out of options. I need to work with what I have.

I stay up all night getting the materials I need. The plan itself should be able to take effect starting tomorrow. However, I'll have to make the equipment I need by myself.

After about 3 hours, I finish it. It's beautiful. I lift it up to admire my handiwork, and just at that moment, everything falls apart. I forgot to glue the parts together!

After another 2 hours, I finish it, actually glueing it together this time round. It's a sign I can hang around my neck and it say "GET AWAY NOW" all in caps.

The next day, I place it carefully in my bag, making sure not to break it. This is nerve wracking.

When I arrive at school, I put on the sign. I can't see myself, but i have a feeling I look extremely dumb. This had better work, if not I'll have sacrificed my pride and ego for nothing.