Chapter 20 - School Bullies
Teacher
Dawn? Can I have a minute of your time, sweetie?
In class, I say up and immediately after she said sweetie, a chill ran down the back of my spine.
I wasn't used to this kind of terminology.
Dawn Black
O-Of course, Miss. How can I help you?
Teacher
You see, as you know, the inter-school sports festival is approaching. I heard that you were quite talented at gymnastics so I was wondering if you'd like to join the team.
The inter-school sports festival. The most exclusive event of the year where teams of five compete against teams from other schools.
The prize is almost a guarantee to get into a university of choice.
Not only that, but if you are part of the team, your popularity in school will not cease to grow... until you lose and you are ridiculed.
And as for my gymnastic background... I'll leave that explanation to another time.
Dawn Black
I thought that the team was quite... exclusive. They don't just let people in.
Teacher
If a teacher recommends you, they won't deny you the audition. You see, one of their teammates just got suspended, therefore cancelling his chances at competing this year.
Teacher
Our team hasn't won in twelve years not once. We got 2nd once... but that was a long time ago.
Teacher
You know where their rec room is, right? Go in there and say hello.
My social anxiety suddenly went from 1 to 100.
Dawn Black
I-I don't think that is-
Teacher
Don't worry! They aren't scary...
They are a group of male troublemakers. I can see so many things wrong with this.
With a push from my teacher, I decided to make my way towards the rec room of the Chosen Five, or four, in this case.
I trembled in front of the door, unable to even think straight.
I heard the sound of a glass smash, and immediately, I decided not to dare to enter.
Axel Aveline
And what might a charming little girl be doing in front of our rec room, hm?
August Melton
Do you know her, Axel?
Axel Aveline
If I knew a girl this beautiful, I would have pounced on her by now, August.
Dawn Black
I-I was just leaving...
Then, the door flew open and a guy ran towards me and hugged me.
Emil Ceiley
Are you our new member? Great~. We've got a full team again!
Landon Russel
What's the ruckus? I'm trying to sleep here!
Then, a man emerged and I suddenly felt trapped. I had nowhere to run now... I'm screwed.
Landon Russel
What's this nonsense about a new member? And a girl at that... pathetic.
Pathetic? I clenched my fists, my teeth biting my bottom lip angrily.
Dawn Black
I'm not... pathetic.
I've fought my whole life, clawed up from the start, close to the finish.
Landon Russel
Huh? What was that? I couldn't hear you...
Dawn Black
I'M NOT PATHETIC!
I shouted, allowing the anger to exit my lungs in the form of words.
I won't let anyone dictate my future... and I won't let people choose what to call me.
Misty Plume
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Love the story :3
2021-03-23
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Akira-kun
Interesting~
2020-12-26
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2020-12-26
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