How to Heal

--Chapter Four: Her Untold Truth--

Rosy sat there looking at her teachers with fear slowly filling her eyes. Rosy started shaking and was starting to get uneasy.

"We've been looking out for you and making sure you're okay today but this is a two way effort." explained Mr. Wilden.

"We need to know that you won't listen to stupid stuff like this. If you do, tell us please. We can't imagine a day without any of our students." said Ms. Johnson sympathetically.

Rosy grabbed a letter and quickly stood up to read it. All of her teachers swiped at her to get it out of her hands but it was useless. After reading the letter, Rosy rushed out of the room and ran into the bathroom. Rosy was quietly sobbing while panicking. Soon Ms. Marvey came in and saw what a mess Rosy was. She cupped her hands around Rosy's face and looked her in the eyes.

"Don't you dare listen to a word on that paper. I don't care how hard you try, you are here for a reason. Don't let yourself seem less than what you are and will always be. Just keep your head held high and I promise you, you will make it seem like nothing." Ms. Marvey said with her arms around Rosy as they say down on the cold tile. Rosy could hear her voice break more and more with each and every word.

"I wish I could believe that. I get praise one minute and hate the next. I can't find the balance. I go the easier route which is just, letting them in. I've never done that before and it hurts." Rosy replied. More tears streamed down her face and covered her lap.

"I know it's hard but you can't let that happen. You are something Rosy, no matter what they think. Okay?" Ms. Marvey continued.

Without saying a word, Rosy stood up and washed her face yet again. The room was so quiet, all you could hear was Rosy's raspy, heavy breathing.

"Let's get you some water." Ms. Marvey said bravely.

After getting a drink of water, Rosy was told to grab her lunch and bring it with her back to Mr. Wilden's classroom. From there, the five teachers wouldn't stop talking about how special Rosy was and how she had so much to live for. Never once did Rosy say a word. Each similar string of words made Rosy believe them less and less. She quietly sat and ate her lunch. The teachers continued to go through the notes, all of which had a name included.

Rosy soon finished her lunch. She got up, took her tray back to the lunch room, and then went back to the classroom. She sat quietly, waiting for someone to say something. However, no one did. Rosy just sat there, repeating the words that was on the letter she read.

Dear Rosy,

If you meet me on the hospital roof tonight, I'll help you out and push you off the roof. The only thing that'll change is that the concrete is the only thing that will break your fall. You'd be doing the whole school a favor if you do. No one ever likes a teacher's pet anyway. We were all hoping you'd never come back. See you tonight.

-James

Those words just kept repeating themselves over and over and over again. Out of the corner of her eye, a tear slipped from Rosy's eye. Only Ms. Farren caught a glimpse of her wiping it away. The teachers glanced up every now and then to make sure Rosy was okay but each time they did, Rosy was in her own world while staring out the window. Rosy didn't know what to think anymore. She was lost in her head. As words repeated over and over in her head, she became more distant from herself. Rosy's head was spinning. She knew her teachers were starting to worry about her.

Soon, the bell rang, bringing Rosy out of her unbreakable focus. She shot out of her chair and rush out of sight, each teacher watching cautiously.

Rosy quickly met up with Alex, Lynn, and Troian.

"Hey guys." said Rosy, desperately trying to get their attention.