Tales Of The Heart | (G)i-dle

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮

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In the most casual way, I should be enjoying a flavorful meal in the dining hall. However, I find myself trapped in this dull music room, a captive audience to these five intolerable tormentors.

Let's make it clear. My existence seems to be virtually invisible to most of the students in our campus. Almost invisible, because there's this one faction of student society, led by an unrelenting tormentor who has been making my life harder since day one, who seems to savor acknowledging my existence more than anyone else.

They take pleasure in devising creative ways to harass me; whether it's intentionally tripping me up, humiliating me with offensive pranks, or simply resorting to basic schoolyard bullying. Peaceful study seems to be an alien concept to these troublemakers, as they insidiously work their way into my personal space. And just like termites, they specialize in disrupting people's tranquility and contentment. Why they are so determined to disturb my peace remains a mystery.

My friends often question me, pointing out that I should stand up for myself when they push my limits, especially given that I'm capable of fending them off. "I just let them do as they please until they get tired of their antics," is all I shared in response to their questions.

Even though they make my life harder than it needs to be, they don't deserve the punishment I could inflict. I could never ignore the value of human life just because they're acting out. Besides, I can't afford to risk expulsion; my future won't be any brighter if I step down to their level.

As confident as I am in my martial art skills, using them against these bullies won't solve anything. It'll merely fuel the fire, and cause unnecessary complications.

For reasons unknown to me, I have been selected as their easy target. It's truly frustrating and disappointing to realize that the potential unity amongst us women is being replaced by rivalry and constant pulling down. They are the definition of obnoxious and their behavior is as puzzling to me as the most complex mathematical conundrum.

Now, amongst these difficult people, Soyeon Gabrielle De Guzman takes the cake. Not just because she instigates most of the bullying, but her attitude is just despicable.

I've often wondered if she's some devil in disguise.

Despite Soyeon's ill-temperament and harsh behavior, there's something about her that draws me to her. Maybe it's her dark eyes that seem wicked yet alluring at the same time, or her menacing smile that has managed to captivate me.

Soyeon holds the position of captain in the cheerleader squad, widely recognized for her talent, beauty, and intelligence. Meanwhile, I possess my own set of intelligence and beauty, although they fail to recognize it due to their ignorance.