Falling for Ambition

I'm Done - Part 24

I checked the time on my phone.

8:12AM

Good, I still have time to get to class.

I walked towards the school building and on my way I found Cam.

"Hey Cam!" I said.

She half turned her head and said a neutral 'hey'.

She then turned around and noticed that it was me.

Her eyes widened with fear, as she ran away.

I don't know why Cam always acts like this towards me.

But it's normal I guess.

Is it?

For someone to just be judged by everyone?

For no reason at all?

Just for existing?

I started pacing up my walk.

Tears started streaming down my face.

Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder, giving me chills down my spine.

"You okay?"

Mr. Lawley.

"Oh-yeah, mmm... fine." I tried to cover up my tears.

"I saw you walking from the stadium and wanted to give you company. I've been calling your name, but you didn't seem to hear." He looked worried.

"Oh-I-uh, didn't hear sorry." I said not making eye contact.

"Andrea, is there something going on?" He said trying to look into my eyes.

I avoided.

"You know what. There is. I'm tired of people acting differently around me. I'm tired of people mistreating me for no reason. Just because what? I look different? I'm new? I'm just--I'm just tired!" I'm now sobbing.

He pulls me close into his comforting arms.

They're strong.

Warm.

Peaceful.

"Then why do you let them?" He said.

"What?" I look up to his sweet eyes meeting mine.

"Why do you let them?" He says, wiping away my tears.

I wanted to tell him I didn't have control of what people did towards me.

But I'd be lying to him.

I'd be lying to myself.

This was it.

Innocent, poor little Andrea is gone.

"You're right." I say, pulling away, wiping my own tears.

"I'm done!" I say, turning around, walking into the school.

No one was going to treat me like trash again.

Not today.

Not ever again.

New Andrea is taking charge today.