After she called role, the teacher started to tell us what the schedule would be like for the day. "You will be with your Advisory every day this week," She said. I looked back at the girl, Jenika. Don't even bother, the voice said, she won't like you. You're too ugly and annoying. For once, in all the years that this voice had been taunting me, torturing me, I pushed it away and ignored it. I didn't let it phase me. I started growing confidence. It was actually kind of nice.
After we went over class and school rules, it was time for lunch. I grabbed my food, and then looked around for somewhere to sit. My eyes caught a glimpse of Jenika. She was sitting alone, and there was an empty spot in front of her. Now's my chance, I thought. I walked over and plopped down in front of her. She just looked at me like I was retarded, and went back to eating. "Hi," I said. She looked up at me curiously. "Hey," she said suspiciously. She was so quiet. It was almost like she was whispering. See? I told you she wouldn't like you, said the voice. I confidently shrugged it off.
I could understand why she was suspicious. I mean, if someone randomly came up to me and said hi, I would be pretty freaked out. But that's just me. I would freak out if someone suddenly started talking to me because no one likes me. I'm the "quite one". The "smart one". The one who is a loner.
After that I just started rambling on about whatever. I wanted her to loosen up. Be comfortable around me. I knew I would have to be the only one talking for that to happen. Suddenly, the bell rang and we ran back to class.
