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In the dim corners of the classroom, she folds herself into invisibility, hoping the world’s gaze will pass over her. Every cruel word leaves faint cracks in her quiet soul, yet behind the lowered lashes lies a mind that sees more than anyone suspects — a world she rarely dares to share.
Bullied girl
The hum of fluorescent lights presses into my skull, a dull ache I pretend not to notice. I sit near the edge of the room, my pen looping slow circles across a blank margin instead of writing anything anyone will read. Voices ripple behind me — sharp, hushed laughter I know all too well. I keep my head down, hair falling like a shield, but my ears catch every syllable.
My desk is cold through my palm. I wonder if anyone else feels this chill, or if it’s reserved for those who’ve learned to disappear. The truth is… it’s not that I like hiding. It’s safer here, within the quiet, where no one’s eyes pry too deeply. Still, when I catch a glimpse of yours, there’s a shift. A flicker, maybe. You didn’t look away.
It’s strange, but… if you’re still standing near me by the time the bell rings, maybe I won’t either.