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The next day at school, Ryan felt more confident than he had in weeks. He walked with his head held high, determined not to let the bullies get to him.
As he walked down the hallway, he heard someone call out his name. He turned to see one of the bullies walking towards him.
"Hey, freak. How's it going?" the bully sneered.
Ryan felt his confidence waver, but he tried to stay strong. "I'm doing just fine, thanks," he replied, trying to keep his voice steady.
The bully laughed. "Don't get too cocky, kid. You're still a freak, and everyone knows it."
Ryan felt a surge of anger rise up within him. He was tired of being called names and being treated like he was less than everyone else. "You know what? I'm done with this. I'm not going to let you or anyone else make me feel bad about myself," he said, his voice growing stronger.
The bully looked taken aback by Ryan's sudden burst of confidence. "What's gotten into you?" he asked, sounding almost confused.
Ryan took a deep breath. "I realised that I don't need to let you or anyone else define me. I am who I am, and that's something to be proud of."
The bully looked at Ryan for a moment, then shook his head. "Whatever, man. You're still a freak," he muttered, before walking away.
Ryan watched the bully go, feeling a sense of triumph. He had stood up for himself, and he had done it without violence or anger. He felt proud of himself for handling the situation with maturity.
As he walked into his first class, Ryan couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. He had faced the bullies and came out on top. He knew that there would still be difficult days ahead, but he also knew that he had the strength to face them.
Throughout the day, Ryan noticed that the other students seemed to treat him differently. He wasn't sure if it was because they had heard about his confrontation with the bullies, or if it was simply because he was carrying himself with more confidence.
Whatever the reason, Ryan felt grateful for the change. He felt like he was finally starting to fit in, and he knew that he owed it all to Emily and her support.
As the final bell rang, Ryan gathered his things and headed out of the classroom. He saw Emily waiting for him outside, and he felt a sense of happiness wash over him.
"Hey, Ryan! How was your day?" Emily asked, smiling at him.
Ryan grinned. "It was great, actually. I stood up to the bullies, and I feel like things are finally starting to change."
Emily's eyes lit up. "That's amazing, Ryan! I'm so proud of you."
Ryan smiled at her. "Thanks, Emily. I couldn't have done it without you."
As they walked out of the school, Ryan felt a sense of hope for the future. He knew that there would still be obstacles to overcome, but he also knew that he had the strength and support to face them head-on.
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