Rhea/Lionel

I hated fighting with the boys. It reminded me of when I thought they hated me and they were extremely cruel. But I was stronger now and more confident in myself. I wasn’t going to let them bully me or pressure me into being friends with Anastasia or forgive her for what she did to me.

I said nothing to any of them as I got ready for school. I ignored them when they tried to greet me or wish me a good day. I wouldn’t be cruel to them, like they ...