"Why?" They ask me, their eyes waiting to see if I was going to bulge, their ears ready for some gossip, their mouth ready to spread some lies, their mind already making up rumors. Because I will lose too much if I did. Because I will still fight it. Because I can do it. Because I know my worth. Because I'm confused. Because I'm afraid of judgmental people. Because I'm afraid of the disapproving looks. Because I'm afraid of rejection. Because I already know what's going to happen next. Because I don't want pity. Because I'm afraid. Because I've been hurt. Because I aim to please people Because I don't want to lose friends. Because I feel everything. Because no one even cares. "Just Because." I say, nothing more, nothing less. With that I walk away.

This is the story of a regular girl. The normal teenager, as some might say. But this story is about what lies beneath what people see. What goes on in her mind, her head, her brain. Her thoughts, raw emotions and her feelings. This is the story of a regular girl. This is the story of me.