Vulnerability

One

Several scars

Uncertainty

Lies

Deceit

One broken soul...

I'm Braine Eve Medley and this is my story

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"Braine wake up and prepare for school" my mom said to me on a monday morning being the first day of resumption. I just entered fifth grade and I dreaded going to school a lot because I was bullied and was always the odd child but I couldn't find it in me to tell someone about it just keeping to myself most times but in the midst of my introverted life I still found a friend. Her name was Carter and she was so sweet and kind that sometimes I wondered how she copes with my silence. She cheers me up and I help her with her assignment because truth be told I may not be fun but I sure as hell am a smartass. Since I met her she's been really trying to bring out the best in me because she's more outgoing than I am like I said.

"Hey look, weasel has resumed" Joe, the boy who has been bullying me announced to the whole class pointing at me and everyone laughed. I tried to look unbothered but who was I kidding?

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I immediately cast my head downwards and Carter being the rude one said "Haha very funny. Do u want to point her out to the whole school too because I don't see why you derive joy in ruining her first day". He got angry and bumped his shoulder with hers causing her to slightly lose balance and she wanted to retaliate but I stood up and held her back pleading with her not to create a scene. Joe sensing my discomfort smirks arrogantly and comes to stand face to face with me "What a pity! U can't even speak for yourself u little piece of shit... See you as you're hanging on to her like a leech". Tears started running down my cheeks before Carter turned and hugged me whispering soothing words in my ear. "f**k off Joe" "Wow what a creative and thoughtful word from a fifth grader" he says words laced with sarcasm but nevertheless he left the classroom.

"Good morning class. Get your quiz books and writing materials ready". Mr. Johnston said causing low groans to be heard. I felt happy because this is where I feel contented and useful with myself. Knowing fully well how Carter feels about this kind of stuff, I turned to see her frowning "Hey relax, I got you" I said encouragingly. She smiled appreciatively and blew me a kiss making me chuckle and as I was about to reply to her, Mr. Johnston cleared his throat and started the quiz. "Ten minutes more" I heard him say as I was rounding up my work to start helping my best friend. "Thanks bae" she said her voice a little muddled because of her chin on my shoulder. I blushed and hugged her back listening to her showering me with thanks and appreciative words.

Suddenly an idea came to my mind "Can we make a deal?" I asked her as she studied me a bit with a hint of curiosity before nodding urging me to go on. "How about I tutor you in topics you're finding difficult while u help me work on my confidence and self esteem". I felt the happiness radiating off her as she immediately grins and nods her head vigorously. I'm pretty sure she didn't even consider my tutoring offer as she was already thinking of boosting me up. She's told me several times that she doesn't like how our mates look down on me and bullies me and she may not always be around to save me so I need to be outspoken. Which is another reason why I feel heard and cared for because she doesn't hesitate to listen to my silent cries. Feeling someone shake my shoulder, I turn to stare at her giving her a questionable look "Why are you smiling like that? It's getting creepy" she said looking at me expectantly. "Nothing " I say shaking my head not wanting to boost her ego by telling her what I was thinking but instead I held her hand heading home.