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“Ms Nelson, report to the principal’s office NOW!!!” she hisses, waving her finger at Saain and whispers ‘whatever’ under her breath as she leisurely strolls away, clearly feeling no guilt for the public huirls just as picture perfect as herself, begin to snigger as she leaves

“Co at me with sympathy in her eyes As she leadsif she ever had to deal with bullies like Sah school Probably not Mrs Morrison is a petite older woman, full of warmth and cheer

Who would ever be mean to someone like that?

Once we’re in the back, she hands me a tissue and asks if I’m okay I sniffle a bit, and the tears start to come

“I just don’t understand I’irl, I swear! At least I think so I would never treat someone like that And what, because I don’t have the perfect body? I just don’t understand why people hate ht I shouldn’t have to be skinny to be liked, it’s just not fair!”

Mrs Morrison clucks sympathetically

“You are right about one thing Tilly: it’s not fair and it is definitely not right But please don’t let Sawoman, so smart and so sweet Anyone would be lucky to count you as their friend”

I sniffleat my cheeks, and Mrs Morrison continues

“Sairl This isn’t the first time I’ve had to reprimand her I’m sorry this happened Rest assured, Saet aith this Now, you and Nicole go ahead to the rest room, wash your face with some cold water and then head on to your next class”

I sniffle again, trying to s to help But what choice do I have? The bell rings, and with heavy shoulders, I leave the library

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Tilly

School’s over for the day, and I can finally escape It’s been tough going, and I aletaway