Basically Rhode Island over everyone's shit, especially their teasing. Italics-Thinking
Rhode Island POV:
I popped into the kitchen, in my chair, as I usually did. As soon as I settled and gained my senses back I realized that I was sitting in a booster seat. I heard Florida laughing, "That prick." I scowled, standing up and removing the seat from under me, then I turned my attention to my breakfast. Only to realize that my regular silverware was replaced with plastic Disney silverware.
New York next to me tried to hold back his laughter, while Florida let it go. He laughed and laughed. And laughed. I just stood up and walked out of the kitchen, walking away from the laughter. I went to my room and was careful not to slam the door, didn't want to get in trouble with DC.
I punched my pillow, imaging it was Florida's stupid face. Brought my fist back and swung it at the soft rectangle. Over and over and over again.
Alaska POV:
I watched Rhode Island walk away, I honestly felt bad for the little guy. They are always picking on him, I just stared at Florida until he noticed. When he noticed I was staring, he shifted in his seat, it was clear he was uncomfortable. "Good." I stopped staring and continued my breakfast.
~Time Skip~
Rhode Island POV:
I walked past DC and he ruffled my hair, like you would do to a kid or a dog. I growled and kept on walking, it was clear I was upset but it was like everyone ignored that. They just kept pushing my buttons. "Oh, Rhode Island I was looking for someone taller." "Hey Kid." "Sup Shortie." And then finally, "How's the weather down there."
That did it. I snapped. "SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP! I'M TIRED OF ALL OF YOU! LEAVE ME ALONE! A couple states stopped and stared. "I CAN NOT CONTROL MY HIEGHT, IT'S NOT MY FAULT. I FUCKING HATE ALL OF YOU!" Alaska stood in the corner, watching me go off on whatever state was listening. A proud smile spread across his face. That gave me the courage to continue. "I'M DONE WITH ALL THE LITTLE KID JOKES, IT'S NOT FUNNY. I DO NOT FIND IT FUNNY! IT ACTUALLY KINDA...."
I trialed off and then with a tiny voice, "hurts.... It hurts, okay? It makes me upset." I saw Florida's face drop and turn pale, "Rhode....I didn't mean to hurt you. I thought you were okay with the jokes." I turned to him, "Why would I be okay with you making fun of my height, or making fun of me in general."
"I'm sorry Ro." "Yeah" Everyone said in a slight unison. "I accept your apology, just please. Don't make anymore jokes about my height."
