Inferiority Complex
Chapter no.01
Aaron
Shit, I am going to be late like this. She said to meet at 1, but it's already 1:30 . What I am going to do now is she is going to get mad again! (worried)
Aaron, 16 years old, a high school freshman. He is currently in a three-month relationship with a girl named Noa. She told him to come and meet her today at 1:00 pm. She is waiting behind the storage room.
Aaron
There I can see the storage. I can hear someone talking, is Noa not alone?
Aaron slows down his pace and instinctively hides behind the wall.
Aaron
*in mind* Shit, now I am hiding and eavesdropping. What should I do? Should I leave??
Noa
I like you, Caleb. Please go out with me.
Caleb
But you are currently in a relationship with Aaron.
Noa
I don't love him anymore. You are the one I want to go out with.
Caleb
I am not interested in you and besides have you clearing broken your relationship. I don't think Aaron will break up so easily with you.
Noa
You are not interested in me don't say that. If you were not interested then why did you help me when others were blaming me and why did you invite me to your swimming practice.
Aaron
Noa, What're you doing?? What's happening here ? Noa are you upset about something, is that the reason you are doing this ? Please tell me what did I do so wrong for you to be playing with my feelings like this ?
Noa
Look at you pretending to be innocent all the while making a complete fool out of me. So tell me are you cheating on me or cheating on her with me ?
Aaron
What you are saying ?? I didn't cheat on anyone. Who told you that, was it Caleb ?? And you believed him. You know that he has been jealous of me since middle school, anything he told you is a complete lie.
Noa
Do you think I am a child who would believe anyone? Your so-called real girlfriend is threatening me to leave you alone, and yesterday she put the pictures of both of you on the school noticeboard.
Aaron
These pictures are all fake. I don't know the girl in these pictures.
Noa
These pictures are not the only proof I have. Your middle school classmates have all confirmed that you have been in a three-year relationship with her.
Now that I look closely at them, it seems that I have seen her before but where...
Aaron
No, that's not true. I have never been in a relationship before.
Caleb
Just stop it, Aaron. Stop lying and just accept that you have been deceiving Noa and everyone to maintain your popularity and be a nice guy who can't see a girl crying and running after you.
Aaron
Shut up, Caleb. Who do you think you are to say anything between us ?? Do you think I don't know who created this situation? It's all your doing.
Caleb
The only thing I did was tell the truth to Noa. Look at the pictures and say you have never seen this girl in these pictures.
Aaron
Yes, I have met her before but..
Caleb
No, buts. Next, are you going to say that you don't remember where you met her before? Come on, just the truth she is your real girlfriend.
Aaron
She is not my girlfriend. I have never been in a relationship with anyone before Noa.
Aaron
And Noa is my real girlfriend.
Noa
Not any more I am breaking up with you. I am sick and tired of your lies.
Aaron
Noa, What do you think you are doing? If you break up with me now everyone will think the remorse is true, and I am cheating on you.
Noa
Now, You are thinking about what others will say. Why didn't you think of that when you started all this?
Noa
You can only think about yourself and play with others' feelings so that you can maintain your so-called popularity. Tell me, in these past three months, did you even for a minute were genuine about your feelings?
Aaron
You knew very well that l was not in this relationship because l had feelings for you.
Noa
So tell me why were you in this relationship?
Noa
So you don't have any answer. Fine, I don't want any relationship without feelings. I am breaking up with you.
Chapter no.02
Popularity and feelings—who are they to criticize me for? She was with me because of my popularity in the first place. I just wanted a break from all these girls continuously pestering me.
Now everyone will assume I was playing her for a fool, as if I’m nothing more than a heartless player.
Caleb
Well then, Mr. Perfect Boyfriend, what do you think will happen now? Will everyone treat you the same way, or will they see you as a player from now on?
Aaron rushed toward Caleb and grabbed him by the collar.
Aaron
Caleb, you bastard. Why are you doing this? You didn't get to beat me in real competition, so now you are using people around me to get back at me.
Caleb
Someone is infuriated. Now that's the expression I like on your face. As much as I would like to be the reason behind your grief, I don't understand how I could be involved in all this.
Aaron
You liar. Who is this girl in these photos? Tell me…now, so that I can make her confess and resolve all this misunderstanding.
Aaron relaxes his grip and throws him onto the ground.
Aaron
So you won't tell me anything, but let me be clear: I will find that girl and ensure she admits this was all part of your plan.
Caleb had one hand resting on his neck and trying to appear as if he was in pain.
Caleb
Try it if you want, but there will be no results from your efforts.
Aaron gritted his teeth and turned to walk away. Caleb stood back on his feet.
Caleb
He is trying to find the person who is standing right in front of him.
Caleb
It's time for me to head back to the classroom and enjoy the show.
Chapter no.03
Aaron is walking down the corridor towards the classroom.
A male student
I heard they broke up.
A female student
Then remorse must have been true.
A male student
Do you also believe that he cheated on her?
A female student
That is precisely the reason they broke up in the first place. If it wasn't true, they wouldn't have done that.
A male student
Shh, he is coming this way.
Aaron enters the classroom and takes a seat.
Aaron can feel the stares on him.
Aaron
They are making judgement based on their assumptions.
Aaron
After all that I have done to be where I am today. It feels like nothing has changed since then.
Aaron, 6 years old, 2nd grade.
Bully 1
Hey, Punk, what are you having for lunch today? Aren't you gonna share?
Bully2
Sharing with friends is a good thing, you know.
Aaron
You are not my friends.
Bully3
What did you say? Looks like parents haven't taught you any manners of how to talk to your classmates.
Bully 1
So why don't we teach him some ?
They grab Aaron's lunchbox and throw him onto the ground.
Aaron
Ouch, that hurts. Give my lunch back to me.
Bully 1
If you have strength, take it from us.
The bullies begin throwing punches and kicks.
Aaron
Stop...it...st...op... hurt..ing me
Bully 1
This is what happens when you talk back to us. Now, understand who's the boss here.
Bully2
So, from tomorrow onwards you will bring your lunchbox and allowance to us.
Bully3
Say, do you get that or not?
Aaron
Yes, I.... understood...so, stop ... ple..ase .. please
Bully 1
You better remember this lesson punk.
Aaron cried in pain for some time and then started walking towards the classroom.
A male student
Hey, Did you see that? He is such a loser. I saw him crying his eyes out.
A male student 2
True, If he didn't have strength, he should have behaved properly.
A male student
Don't you think it is what makes him such an easy target to bully?
A male student 2
True...hahaha
Aaron
*in mind* Stop... Just stop. I don't want to hear from the idiots who just stand there and see a person get bullied.
Aaron
Ouch, it hurts while walking.
A female student
Shouldn't we help him?
A male student
You moron, if you help him they will come after us tomorrow.
A male student
Just keep your distance from him.
A male student
No, buts what will you gain from befriending a poor kid like him?
Aaron
*in mind*Just go away and take your sympathy with you.
Aaron
Nothing has changed people are still looking down on me.
Aaron
Caleb, You will pay for this.*frowns*
Aaron
Just let me find that girl. I will prove my innocence.
Caleb
Look at the Mr. Popular frowning. I Bet he is busy cursing me out right now.
Luke( Caleb's best friend )
You should be thanking me and my talent for that.
Caleb
Yeah, You are the best.
Caleb
Just wait, Aaron, I'm gonna take back everything that you have stolen from me.
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