The Nerd | l.h

One

once again eating alone in the library nothing new, is it bad? no there is nothing wrong with being independent, I just wouldn't mind company here and there. While in my thoughts I hear the bell ring, I packed up my books and headed towards my locker to prepare myself for science class.

"Hey what's your face eating your lunch by yourself oh what a bummer" Katie laughed while flipping her hair back and turning her back to me

Oh Katie sorry forgot to mention her the girl who has been torching me for about 4 years now

I got up from my seat left the library then rolled my eyes "d-did you just roll your eyes at me" she said following me and scoffed dramatically.

I motioned my head as in no and tried to walk as fast as I could, but it was pointless.

she chuckled "Keith" while snapping her fingers
I left two strong hands on my back that pushed me on the floor causing my books to fly everywhere. I pushed up my glasses and started to pick up my books without saying a word, without hesitation.

"Loser" she said laughing then she bent down "and that's what you will always be" she whispered and pushed me back down then walked away while laughing, I felt a lump on my throat couldn't get any words out of my mouth, my lips started become dry, trying to part to say something, anything.

I tried to hold in my tears from streaming out my eyes down to my cheeks and I knew I was going to be late to class, I ran as quickly as possible. Once I entered my science class, everyone's eyes were on me, Katie let out a quiet chuckle.

"Ms.Elizabeth could you explain why you are late" Mr.Mike said while crossing his arms and furring his eyebrows, all the class eyes were on me. I felt my heart thump fast each second.

"I-I was in the b-bathroom" I stuttered causing people to snicker at me, I rubbed my arm awkwardly. "take a seat" I slightly nodded and rushed while gripping onto my books, as clumsy as I am.

I tripped again everyone bursting out a laugh and yet no one helped me. I look up to see Katie with a grin on her face that says it all, she is the one who trips me all the time but everyone is to afraid to say anything or at least that's what I think. I sat on my seat then put my head down to not show the embarrassment creeping up onto my face.

I'm glad this is my last year in school the best part about leaving school is leaving everything behind, no more humiliation, no more Katie

adjusting my glasses while preparing to leave with the two minutes left of class, everyone else on their phone while me on the other hand, preparing for a test that counts 20% towards my grade which is a big deal not to mention

On my last sheet of paper, the bell decides to ring i swing my bag across my shoulder while pushing my glasses up in the process. I walked out headed to my car, nothing luxurious im not Katie with a porsche, my family can't afford it.

it's better than nothing, I'm appreciated for everything I have. Ever heard about never judge a book by its cover well it's said to be done a million times. I was getting in my car then felt a hand on my arm, I was spinned around and pushed against my car.

I felt a hand come against my cheek, I held my cheek and looked up to see Katie, "sorry I just felt like slapping someone" she smiled widely

"oh and" then felt a foot come in contact with my stomach. I fell down and groaned in pain "bye loser" is all I heard

I looked around and no one was here only me only me, I held my stomach while trying to get on my seat, I slid my way up. I grabbed the wheel with one hand while the other held my stomach. Weak is what I felt, for what reason she did it I don't know and never will.

why don't I defend myself you may ask well i have tried in the past but it lead to more bruises so I gave up and left it alone. I had a friend once but he moved to New York, he was the only person that understood me, the only one willing to be by my side even if I didn't want it. He was my only friend.

I talk to him everyday there is not one day that we don't talk, he even stays up just because of the time difference, there is so much more of me that people don't know. driving in pain well not the best thing to do, but looking at my surroundings while thinking about every single thing reliefs me.

while parking my car in the driveway made me think of an excuse to tell my parents if they see me, I rushed out with my bag and headed inside. Luckily they weren't there, I headed to my room "sweetie" I ran and shut my door quietly.

"mom ill be right down" I said quickly then grabbed my makeup bag from behind my dresser, I got out my foundation and covered the bruises on my face, neck, everywhere I was inprinted. "honey?" my mom called again more as a question.

"yeah my mom hold on, be right there" I quickly finished the process.

I rushed and opened the door, with a weak smile on my face trying to show some sympathy. "finally what were you doing" she asked curiously

"I was cleaning up a bit" I said then signaled my room to show her, she just nodded

"okay well dinner will be ready in a few okay" she said checking out my room then made eye contact with me, I just a gave her a nod as a response.

once she was out of sight, I closed my door slowly then let out a sigh of relief. "that was close" i flipped strands of my hair back, I went back to the mirror and saw the bruises that started to appear. I sigh out of frustration.

I walk back to my bed and pulled out my laptop, started to watch some Christmas movies, it's the one thing that helps me calm down and smile. I paused the movie and pulled out my journal.

picked up my pencil and started to write
"well there is my day for you, and this is just the beginning"