Mathew felt a surge of defiance at Damien's words and retorted with biting sarcasm, "And why do you care? We're not bullying her; it's just a joke." The classroom fell into a heavy silence, the air thick with tension as the confrontation escalated between the two boys. Every girl who harbored a crush on Damien felt a wave of shame wash over them, their admiration now tainted by the unfolding drama.
"I think Damien is right; it's not funny," one girl ventured, her voice trembling as she sought to gain Damien's approval. With an air of superiority, Damien turned to her, his expression dripping with disdain. "Can't you just shut up? You clueless fool. Did you think I didn't notice you laughing at her? I believe everyone in this class is an idiot. And who gave you the audacity to speak my name?"
The atmosphere crackled with tension, leaving everyone on edge, as the battle of wills continued to unfold.
The girl was so embarrassed that her face turned a deep shade of crimson. "Wow, and who do you think you are?" Jake sneered, his tone dripping with condescension. Mathew chimed in, "Bro, just mind your own business." Damien, however, regarded them with an air of disdain, as if he were addressing mere insects. "It's pathetic to witness pathetic little rats like you bully someone," he declared, his voice low and menacing. "You know what? If you continue this nonsense, I think I will break your legs."
A stunned silence enveloped the room; shock rippled through the onlookers. Mathew, suddenly engulfed in shame and fear, felt the weight of Damien's intimidating presence and quickly retreated with Jake and Emily. The remaining students returned to their seats, a mix of shame and trepidation etched on their faces.
Turning to Ellie, Damien asked, "Will you be okay?" She responded with a silent nod before hastily making her way to the bathroom. As Ellie walked down the corridor, her mind raced with questions. Why had Damien come to her aid?
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The Accepted Outcast
Teen FictionEllie Malcolm was born with unusual features: she had no body hair, pale skin, and wide blue eyes, which made her seem unattractive to others. As a result, her classmates bullied her, and she felt unloved by her parents. However, everything changes...
