"What was what,Loser?"I mimic him and the hoots grow louder.My head jerks left and right like a puppet on string,their laughter fuels me with more courage."Shouldn't you be with your fellow losers?Why are you even here?"The thing is,I ramble a lot not just when I am nervous,it happens when I get too excited and right now,I am.In a singsong voice,I add,"Loser.Loser.Loser."

　　Ben jumps to his feet,his chair clatters to the floor and the rest of my words hook in my ...