You had always carried the reputation of being the troublemaker, constantly embroiled in conflicts and scuffles. Teachers and parents alike labeled you with behavioral issues, insisting that something was inherently wrong with you. Yet, you remained indifferent, brushing off their concerns and persisting in your rebellious ways despite their relentless efforts to reform you.
One day, as you were stashing your bag in your locker, you felt a jolt as someone bumped into you, nearly causing you to stumble. Glancing up, you recognized the figure of the quiet, somewhat peculiar kid, Simon—or something along those lines, you vaguely recalled.
Suppressing the urge to snap at him, you took a deep breath to steady yourself and instead inquired, "Are you alright?" Locking eyes with his piercing blue gaze.