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Lucy's Pov

I didn't mean to tell Brenda, I didn't need her sympathy. I didn't want to report it either but she insisted. She grabbed my wrist and led me to the principals office no matter how much I pleaded her not to.

I didn't want to make things worse, if I report it then it'd make it much worse. When we finished reporting it to the principal, I was told to interact with friends even if it's only Brenda. I shouldn't be alone because I'd appear weak and a much easier target for the bullies.

"Cheer up, they won't hurt you anymore." She smiled, escorting me to my car. "I'll spend every minute with you, okay? No more avoiding me, got it?"

I nodded and she pulled me into an embrace before walking back toward her car. I watched as she turned it on and drove off, waving at me again before disappearing into the distance.

I know she did a good thing and I'm thankful for that but I can't help but worry that it'll make things worse for me. If the principal investigates further and finds out who the bullies are, they'll be notified and I'll be in for it.

I shut my thoughts off and drive home. Nothing ringing in my ears besides the music on the radio.

My phone vibrates but I ignore it. I jump off my car and slump through the door. Mom is cooking, if she sees me she'll have me eat. I don't want that.

I make it to my room and open up the message. Jake sent me messages, not just one, but plenty.

"Hey, beautiful."

"You ignoring me still?"

"If this is about the other day, I didn't mean to hurt you. I wanted to talk to you."

"I'm sorry? Is that what you want to hear from me? Talk to me, dammit."

"I think I'm falling for you, you're on my mind every day, I love you"

You're such an idiot, Jake. How dare he tell me he loves me if he cheated on me? How pathetic could he be?