DRAMA- Part 1

Hey, my name is Crystal, and I basically decided to make this story because my teacher tells me I need to express myself more or some stuff like that... But I think you need to know a little about me before I get into detail. I live by myself in a small apartment, I'm sixteen, and the only reason I do live by myself is just so I can attend this art school that my parents refused to back me up on. Well I think that's all you really need to know so... here we go.

I just got to school, it's 8:17am and first period starts at 8:30am. Usually I just draw or sketch at this time until first period, but in between finishing one of my sketches someone covers my eyes. I hear a heavy but comical voice asking me who it is. But I literally only hang out with one person in my highschool so I said,"James?"

He removes his hands and yells, "how'd you know?"

"You're the only person I hang out with in this school, and lower your voice", I reply.

"Chill, just trying to make you laugh."

"Anyways, I'll see you later, I'm going to head to class."

Everyday it feels like school just gets even more boring, I take a glance at my schedule: First period- English, Second period- French, Third period- lunch, Fourth period- gym, and fifth period- Visual Arts. Well can't argue with the last one because that's the best out of all of them, I mean it is...an art school.

School just ended which means it's time for me to walk to another high school, only to meet up with a guy who I used to go to school with and well he became my best friend. But I've always had a problem with this guy since being his friend feels exactly like being on a roller coaster. On one hand he gives good advice and he can be an amazing and supportive friend but, on the other he's really affected my confidence. And I feel like he can take revenge on me, and make fun of me in front of others, but if I do anything back our friendship is over.

So wouldn't the answer to this problem be clear or easy to solve? I've even talked to other people about him and they've all said the same thing; "ditch him". But it's so hard for me to do that since when it's just me and him he acts completely different. He becomes kind, sweet, and understanding totally opposite from when we're around other people.

Honestly, since I've been bullied in the past and have experienced loneliness many times in the past I've learned to just stop caring. Even though when I'm embarrassed in front of others or when people mess with me I act as if I don't really care. I actually still do care though, but if I say anything I just get called sensitive or no one really listens. Trust me been there done that and maybe you can relate...