In a heartbeat: R.E Version [In Progress]

Chapter 4(R.E): Something changed

A/N: How are you,..(Data Redacted)

|Sherwin|

The last bit of dignity for myself melted away when Tina pulled me behind her, completely blocking me with her taller height, as another group of people came to our table.

I peeked over to them despite Tina's discouragement of it. They are six of them in total, four girls and two guys. They had branded looking bags, expensive watches, well tailored suits and dresses together with the smug look on their faces. They are definitely the type of people I'd avoid at all cost.

The blonde girl upfront was the first one to walk closer to us, she standout the most in her group with her choice of clothing, it's hard not to notice her.

With the all pink outfit it was difficult to miss her, and the irony of her hair being blonde with the fact that she is pretty and have a nice figure. She gave this cliche blonde cheerleader vibe just like in the movies. She was definitely the popular girl in school, and even more popular with the guys.

I made the mistake of staring at her longer than I should have. Her eyes met mine and I hold my breathe at that, then she glared at me. I look away immediately.

"You!" I flinched at that, as she pointed at me. "M-me?" I started sweating as her glare pierced through me like knives. She'll definitely call me out as a creep staring at her!

Luckily, Jennifer blocked her from my view, it relaxed me for a bit then they began arguing and insults bounced back at each other like a intense tennis match. Neither of them was backing down. Marcus was having a hard time trying breaking it off, since we were getting the attention of the other guests.

"Who are you? What's your name?" She took her glance over to me, ignoring Jennifer's best effort of grabbing her attention again. There's an unpleasant feeling down my stomach as all eyes stared me down. I instinctively grabbed my camera and hold it firm, hoping it to give me some sort of calming effect.

"Why do you care!?" Jennifer shouted in my silence, the girl gave her a look of annoyance. "I'm not taking to you, gothy!" She returned her eyes to me, and asked me again.

I could only muttered my name but with the music dominating the place it probably didn't reach her. "What!?" She got louder, and impatience as I repeated saying my name over a few more times but she neither couldn't hear it or understand it.

"Hello? I'm talking to you mini me. What's your name, loser?" She asked in gritted teeth. Loser, huh? I lowered my head, and stared at my small reflection on the lens of my camera.

"You're weird"

"Are you a freak or something? Haha"

"Dude, what is wrong with you?"

"That's not normal"

"How are you still this short?"

It echoed in my head, I remembered what I buried at the back of my mind. I know it was just them teasing me around at those times just like what normal friends do but I can't help to feel downhearted about it. They're right. I'm not normal. I gripped my camera tighter trying my best not to tear myself up.

"What a pussy" it was another word that fit me perfectly. I guess that's true too. I heard them laughing as Jennifer verbally assaulted the blonde girl again to which she retaliated. I hid myself behind Tina, fidgetting around as I held my camera. I didn't dare to look up at her, I don't want her to see the tears that was ready to fall down my face as she soothed me with words.