(Depressive warning) (Listen to the song at some point, it goes with the story.)
I was always the outcast.. The quiet one in the back. The one no one noticed, who never raised her hand in school. I got bullied quite often, an easy target I guess... My mom and dad always said keep your head, so I did. I kept it up and shut everything out. Looking back, I don't think that's what they wanted to happen. I couldn't trust anyone anymore, I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks. That was when I started to break, their words got to me, I felt useless. I became depressed, but my parents never knew, no one did. I felt like I was drowning. It all changed one day though. I was running through the rain, bruises on my face and various other places. I could hear them laughing behind me as tears poured down my face. I ran into an ally and collapsed, sobbing. I felt so alone, ready to leave this place, for good. I remember hearing the pattering of something approaching. I spoke in a small shaking voice. "Go away.... Pl-please. " The thing didn't leave, but got closer. I looked up, wiping away my tears to see a black and tan dog with its head cocked sideways. I gasped, what was it doing here. Its fur was soaked, showing its skinny body. With a small snort it walked next to me and sat down, pressing its side against mine. "Wh-what? " I mutter looking at it. It looked back at me with big ears and shining eyes. It nugged me whining. I smiled a bit and let out a small raspy giggle. The dog shook, startling me. Whining he stood up and pawed at me. I think he wanted me to stand up. I stood up and stumbled forward, he steadied me. I smiled again, "Where are we going? " I asked him. The dog started walking and led me to a small shop, a butcher's shop. I looked down at him. He looked back at me with hopeful eyes. I only have 10 dollars with me, but decided to buy him something. I bought him some chicken and gave it to him. This began to become a normal thing, I fed him and he comforted me when I was hurt. My parents noticed a change in me. I became happier and stronger. I was finally starting to breath again and get my head above the water. I would smile, I had less problems. It was amazing, I found someone that loved me. I decided to bring him home one day and show him to my parents who gladly accepted him into the family. I was so happy. Everything got better, I got counseling and the bulling stopped for the most part, I started to talk to people again. All because of the one that loved...
