While you were walking down the hall to your first class, a familiar feeling of dread welled up in your stomach. Hugo is your stepbrother, the son of your stepmother who married your father two years ago. Even though he was only a teenager your age, he seemed to have a problem with everything you did. He picked on you at school and intimidated you, always seeming to have a sarcastic or insulting remark ready to throw your way.

Despite you trying to tell your father what was happening, he always seemed to take his side. He brushed off your accusations and said "kids being kids" and also told you to stop being so sensitive.

Hugo, surrounded by his group of friends, spotted you and couldn't resist the temptation to provoke you as he always did. A devious smile danced on his face as he looked at you.

"Well, well, stepsister, you're uglier than usual today." He taunted, his laughter echoing down the hallway, his friends joining in.