When I was just a baby, my parents died early in an accident because they were arguing on their way home. Due to that, their vehicle crashed into a post. During those times, I was under the care of my grandmother, and I am the only child of Jim Garcia and Dianna Lopez.

Why did you do this to me?

Dianna cried, overwhelmed by the pain she felt.

Why, Dianna? I don't want this to happen either. "Jim shouted"

Didn't want it? I saw you both! You've been deceiving me for a long time, Jim!

Can you be quiet for a moment, Dianna? I'm driving.

I don't care! All I want is an explanation from you!

Jim and Dianna were arguing on their way home, but the unexpected happened. They had an accident and their car suddenly crashed into a large electric post."

"11 years later"

I'm going to school now, grandma. Where is my bag?

"Jay was looking for his bag"

It's here in the living room, Jay. Just get it here.

Okay, grandma. I'll get it and head to school.

Be careful on the road, Jay.

Okay grandma, Bye. "he said while walking out of the house"

Jay has left to go to their school.

"At Kanamungan Elementary School"

This is my last day as a Grade 6 student. I'm excited to be a high school student. I wonder what it feels like to be in high school.

he imagined the scenario of suddenly being a high school student.

Good morning, Jay. How was your day? "asked teacher Gwen"

Good morning, teacher Gwen. I'm doing fine and I'm happy because I'm graduating from grade 6.

You must be excited to become a high school student. Come on, let's go inside and take some pictures for your graduation.

Okay, ma'am, "Jay replied with a smile"

They went inside their room and started taking pictures.

"After the picture taking..."

Goodbye class, I'll see you on your graduation day.

Goodbye, ma'am,

the students said as they bid farewell to teacher Gwen.

I wonder which high school would be good to enroll in, Makarampa High or Kanamungan High... hmmm...

Jay thought as he walked home.

Grandma, I'm home! "Jay said happily."

Jay you're home! Come here, I've prepared some food for you. "offered Grandma Teresita"

Okay, grandma, thank you for the food.

My grandma is kind and caring. She showed and made me feel loved even though my parents passed away early. Every time I come home from school, she prepares food for me, which is why I'm a healthy and chubby kid. I can't resist eating because my grandma cooks so well.

Jay thought to himself while eating.

Grandma, I'm done eating. I'll go to my room and rest.

Alright, jay, get some rest. I'll take care of the dishes.

"Jay went to his room."

Tomorrow is our graduation day. I am so excited.

Jay thought as he fell asleep early due to excitement.

Upon waking up in the morning.

Jay! wake up! What time is it? It's already 8 in the morning. You might be late for your graduation.

Yes, grandma, I'm getting up now. "yawned"

After getting up, eat and take a bath.

Yes, grandma, I'll get moving...

Oh dear, this kid is always late in waking up. "scratched her head"

"A few minutes later"

Grandma, I have finished eating and taking a bath.

Come on, Jay, let's go, or we might be late.

Yes, grandma.

Grandma Teresita and Jay have left for the graduation, and after a few minutes, they arrived at the graduation venue.

The graduation day has started, and all the students are happy. Their parents are overjoyed because their children have graduated.

Congratulations to all of you, kids, for graduating from grade 6. "said Teacher Gwen happily"

Thank you very much, Teacher Gwen.

the students said joyfully.

Teacher Gwen approached Grandma Teresita.

Grandma Teresita, congratulations because Jay has graduated from elementary school, even though you're the only one supporting his education.

Thank you very much, Ma'am Gwen, but I don't know if Jay can go to high school because of my old age. No one will hire me for work. "Grandma Teresita said sadly"

Is that so? Well, how about this, Grandma Teresita i can hire you as a helper at home. Don't worry, the work won't be too heavy, and this way, you'll have some means to support Jay's high school education.

Thank you very much, Teacher Gwen, you are very kind.

Grandma Teresita said, tearing up.

You're welcome, Grandma Teresita. As long as it's for you and Jay, I'm ready to help.

Thank you so much, Teacher Gwen.

said Grandma Teresita gratefully.

The graduation of the grade 6 students ended happily.

Jay, come, and let's visit your parents' grave.

Alright, Grandma.

While Jay and his grandmother were on their way to his parents' grave...

Grandma Teresita, can you tell me about my mom and dad? "Jay asked."

No problem. Your dad was very handsome when he was young, that's why your mom fell in love with him. But of course, because your dad was handsome and had many female admirers, your mom had many rivals for his attention.

she said, laughing while telling the story.

Good thing he ended up with Mom despite having many women interested in him.

Of course, because if not, I wouldn't have a grandson like you, right?

Grandma Teresita said jokingly.

And Jay just laughed at what his grandmother said.

Jay, we're here at your parents' grave. Do you want to say something to them?

Jay approached his parents' grave.

Mom, dad, I graduated from elementary school. It's just a pity that you're not here at this moment, but even so, grandma is here taking care of me. Look at me, I'm healthy and chubby because grandma cooks delicious food, so I can't help but eat, haha. That's all I can say. "crying while saying these words"

rain drops suddenly fell.

Jay, let's go home now, it's starting to rain.

Yes, grandma, I'm coming... Until we meet again, mom and dad, bye.

While on their way home.

Jay, have you thought about which school you want to attend? "she asked"

Yes, grandma, I have thought about it.

Which school, Jay?

Makarampa High, grandma.

Are you sure? I've heard that there are many delinquent students at that school.

Grandma Teresita said, worried.

Don't worry, grandma. I won't get into fights with them, I'll try to befriend them.

Is that so? Alright, as long as you're happy, I'll support you. But this is what I have to say, Jay: if you have any problems or if they bully you, just tell me. Your grandma will handle it.

Yes, grandma, I promise.

Let's hurry home, grandma. The rain might get stronger.

Jay and Grandma Teresita are hurrying home because the rain is gradually getting stronger.

Despite hearing from his grandmother that there were many bullies at the school he planned to attend, Jay ignored it because, for him, being a high school student is fun.

"After a year"

First day of school as a high school student, I'm so happy because I will have new classmates and friends.

Jay was very excited.

Wow, this place is beautiful! There are so many rooms, the school buildings are so tall, and this place is so spacious.

he was amazed at what he saw.

I need to find where my room will be. Where could the Grade 7 rooms be? Hmm... There, I found the Grade 7 rooms, and now I just need to find my name on these papers stuck to the doors of the rooms.

There, I found my name. My room will be Seven Ruby.

he said happily because he found his name.

And Jay entered the room.

There are so many room sections here, unlike in my elementary school where there was only one room. "he thought to himself"

Ring!!! Ring!!! Ring!!!

the alarm clock sounded.

Good morning, class! I am Jen Ocampo, your teacher for MAPEH and your adviser for the entire school year. Since today is the first day of school, let's start by introducing ourselves one by one. You, in the front, can you stand up and introduce yourself!

Hello, I'm Roy. I live in Malacampa, Camiling, Tarlac, and I am 12 years old. My hobbies are writing songs.

The students applauded.

You have nice hobbies; you must be good at singing.

teacher Jen said jokingly.

Just a little, ma'am. "Roy said shyly"

Okay class, who wants to introduce themselves next?

teacher Jen asked.

Hi, I'm Angel. I live in Mayantoc, Camiling, Tarlac, and I am 12 years old. My hobbies are drawing and writing stories.

Wow, you probably dream of becoming a story writer or a great artist. "said teacher Jen"

Yes, you are right, ma'am. "Angel said shyly"

And in those moments, Jay was just staring at Angel as if he had seen an angel.

You, wearing the black shirt! You can introduce yourself now. Hello, you in the black shirt!"

Sorry, ma'am. I apologize, I didn't hear you right away.

Jay replied in a gentle tone.

Why are you daydreaming and staring at Angel?

And the students suddenly made noise, saying "YIEEEE!!!"

Class, be quiet, now stand up and introduce yourself.

Hi, I'm Jay Garcia. I live in Caanamongan, Santa Ignacia, Tarlac, and I am 12 years old. Nice to meet you.

Jay sat down from his standing position but noticed that it seemed like his classmates were whispering about him.

Look at him, he's so fat.

one student whispered.

Yeah, he's really fat.

another whispered.

Almost all of his classmates were whispering and talking about him because of his appearance, and because of this, Jay felt embarrassed at that moment.

Be quiet!!! It's the first day of school and you're already treating your classmate like this? Didn't your parents teach you good manners?

Teacher Jen shouted angrily.

The students who were whispering and talking fell silent.

First day and you're already making me shout. Kids these days are really something.

While Teacher Jen was reprimanding the students, another student suddenly came in, looking angry.

Why are you just arriving now?

Teacher Jen asked, But the student did not reply.

Introduce yourself before you sit down.

Yo, I'm Jose Morales.

And Jose suddenly sat down in his seat.

Kids these days are really something, acting like they're all that.

she said while scratching her head.

"Ring!!! Ring!!! Ring!!!"

Okay class, 15-minute break. After 15 minutes, come back to the room immediately.

As Jose was leaving the room, he suddenly tripped and his classmates laughed at him.

What's so funny?! "shouted angrily"

You, why did you trip me? Did you do it on purpose?

he asked Jay.

Sorry, I didn't mean to. I didn't see you coming. I'm really sorry.

jay said, sounding "scared"

What did you say? You didn't mean to? You didn't notice me? Follow me after class.

Suddenly, Teacher Jen entered the room.

What's going on, Jose? What are you doing to Jay? "she asked"

Nothing, ma'am. I'm just making friends with Jay, right Jay?

He put his arm around Jay's shoulders as if they were friends.

Is that so? Alright, sit down and let's start our lesson.

While Teacher Jen was teaching, Jay couldn't help but worry about what Jose had said to him, making it hard for him to focus on the lesson.

After the lesson, it was time to go home.

Goodbye class, see you tomorrow.

said Teacher Jen.

Goodbye, ma'am. See you tomorrow.

all the students replied.

Teacher Jen and the other classmates left the room, and suddenly Jose approached Jay.

Hey, fatty, follow me. "he said to Jay"

Where are you taking me?

Jay replied "scared"

Just follow me.

Jose took Jay to the bathroom where there were no other students.

Why did you do that to me?

asked "angrily"

Sorry, I didn't mean to.

Are you sure?

Y-yeah.

Suddenly, Jose punched Jay in the stomach.

"ARGHHH!!!" Jay writhed in pain.

Sorry, I didn't mean to do that either.

Jose said "mockingly"

Why can't you speak? I said I didn't mean to.

Jay couldn't speak due to the intense pain in his stomach.

Get ready, Jay. This isn't the only thing I'm going to do to you. Be prepared because your entire year at this school is going to be miserable.

Jose said, tapping Jay's shoulder before leaving as if nothing had happened.

"Arghhh" it hurts, it hurts so much. I need to get rid of this pain before I go home because I don't want Grandma to see me like this.

Jay rested for a while to ease the pain in his stomach before heading home.

After Jay took a rest and the pain he was feeling subsided, he immediately went home to their house.

Grandma, I'm home!!!

Jay, you're back. Why do you look so tired and red? Did something happen to you?

Grandma Teresita asked worriedly.

Don't worry, Grandma, I'm just tired from school.

Is that so? Come here and eat so you can relieve your tiredness.

Okay, Grandma, thank you for the food.

After eating, Jay quickly went to his room.

Grandma Teresita saw that Jay didn't finish his food and went into his room.

I wonder what happened to Jay. He seems weak today and didn't even finish his food.

Grandma Teresita worriedly thought.

"In Jay's room"

My stomach hurts. I can't eat properly and didn't finish my food. I'll just sleep it off so I won't feel the pain in my stomach.

and then he suddenly fell asleep.

Jay didn't know what Jose meant by his words, and because of that, this is where Jose's bullying of Jay began.

As Jay was heading to school, he didn't expect to walk in with Jose.

Hey fatty, catch this!

Jose threw his bag at Jay.

Jay suddenly got hit at the back of his head.

"ouchhh" S-sorry, Jose, I didn't catch it.

Jay nervously said.

You can't even catch it properly.

hitting Jay on the head.

S-sorry, it won't happen again. I'll catch it next time. "frightened"

Hold my bag and carry it to the classroom. If you drop it or let it fall, you'll be in big trouble. "Jose threatened Jay"

D-don't worry, I'll take good care of your bag while we go to the classroom.

Jay replied fearfully.

That's right, fatty. Do a good job.

patting Jay's head.

Jay was careful in carrying the bag because if he dropped it, Jose would hurt him again.

Upon Jay and Jose's arrival in the room.

Jose, you just arrived. I thought you weren't coming to school today.

Juan jokingly said.

You know, Juan, Jose always comes to school because he already has someone new to boss around. "Arnel commented"

Really? Is that true, Jose has a new person to boss around?

Juan asked

Yes, it's true. Look, he's carrying Jose's bag. "Arnel laughing"

Jay, put my bag on my chair gently and don't drop it.

Jose ordered Jay.

Y-yes!

Jay responded and gently placed the bag down.

after that Jay went to his own seat.

Oh, by the way, Jose, while I was on my way to school, I heard that every grade level needs to have a representative. "Arnel said"

Really?

Jose couldn't believe it.

Yes, and every year there's a competition to determine the representative for Grade 7 Each section will compete against each other.

That sounds fun! I want to be our section's representative, and I also want to compete against the new students like me. "Jose said happily"

Oh, and by the way, Jose, the competition for the first-year representative is happening today after school at the greenhouse. There will be a lot of spectators, including upper-year students. "Arnel mentioned"

Jose suddenly became excited upon hearing this.

Are you serious Arnel! that even upper-year students will be watching? "Jose asked"

Yes, it's true. I heard it earlier from people talking outside.

Is that so? Alright, let's go later. For now, let's go outside.

Let's go! "Arnel and Juan responded"

While Jose was leaving, Jay also came out and went to the canteen.

I'm hungry, I want to eat already.

he said as he took out the food his grandmother made.

Jay didn't know that Jose was behind him and held his head

J-Jose, it's you. I didn't notice you.

he said nervously with a laugh.

Hey fatty, what are you eating? It looks delicious.

W-why? What are you going to do? My grandmother made this for me.

Is that so? I'll take it since it looks delicious.

Jose suddenly took it and ate it.

No, that's mine. Don't finish it.

From now on, your food will also be my food. Oh, by the way, come with us to the greenhouse on Saturday.

W-why? What's there? "Jay asked"

Just come and don't ask questions.

But maybe Grandma won't allow me to go with you.

You go or you'll be in trouble with me, choose between the two. "Jay threatened"

Okay, I'll go.

That's right, and don't be late.

After a few hours and when it was time to go home, Jay went straight to their house, feeling weak.

Ahhh!!! I'm so hungry. I haven't eaten yet. "he said, feeling weak from extreme hunger"

Jay, you're home already. You seem weak. Come, I've prepared some food for you.

Good thing Grandma always prepares food whenever I come home. "he thought to himself"

Thank you for the food, Grandma. "he said happily while eating"

Take it easy with the food you look very hungry.

Yes, Grandma, I got hungry on my way home from school.

"he said with a laugh"

Alright, Grandma, after I finish eating, I'll go straight to my room and do my assignment.

Okay, Jay, do well on your assignment.

After eating, Jay immediately went to his room.

It's exhausting because I couldn't eat earlier at school, so I ended up feeling weak.

I wonder what Jose and the others will do in the greenhouse. "he asked himself"

While Jay was thinking about what Jose and the others would do in the greenhouse, he suddenly fell asleep due to extreme fatigue.

And then Saturday came.

Why are there so many people in the greenhouse? "Jay wondered"

Hey, fatty! You're here just in time. Come and hold my bag.

Why are there so many people here? "Jay asked"

Just wait here and watch. "Jose said"

Jose, look! The upper-year students are here. They're really going to watch. "Arnel said to Jose excitedly"

Yes, there are so many upper-year students watching. Let's go; I'm excited to fight. "Jose said happily and excitedly"

Hey Jose, look, they're starting already.

Where, Juan?

Over there!

Why is there one standing while the others are lying down? "Jose wondered"

Jose approached and saw one of the participants in the fight, his hands covered in blood and looking exhausted from the battle.

[Dennis - grade 7 diamond representative]

Who else wants to fight? "Dennis asked"

Dennis was surprised as someone approached him.

Are you the representative of grade 7 ruby? "he asked"

Yes, I am. I'm Jose. "replied arrogantly"

If you are, come on, let's fight to see who will be the representative, and as you can see, I've already defeated the other grade section representatives, so no one will cause us any trouble anymore.

Is that so? Then come on, let's start this fight.

Suddenly, Dennis ran towards Jose and threw a barrage of punches.

Jose effortlessly dodged Dennis's punches.

Why aren't my punches landing? Hah! Hah! Hah! "Dennis said, exhausted"

It's easy to avoid your punches because they're slow, so I can easily dodge them. "replied arrogantly"

You're just lucky because I'm already tired from fighting here for a while.

Is it my fault you're tired? You were the one who wanted to fight them all, and now you're complaining that you're exhausted.

Jose punched Dennis in the side, causing Dennis to drop to his knees.

Then Jose delivered an uppercut, hitting Dennis on the chin, knocking him unconscious.

The fight between Jose and Dennis ended with Jose not even breaking a sweat, and because Jose won, he became the representative of the entire seventh grade.

Jay saw everything that happened, and because of this, he felt fear and anxiety.

What if Jose did that to me? What will happen to me? AHHHHHH!!!

Jay suddenly ran away.

Jose saw Jay suddenly running away.

That kid!!! He'll really be in trouble with me. "Jose said angrily"