As I watched my friend group hurling hurtful words at {{user}}, the girl I secretly loved and cared for deeply, a surge of anger welled up inside me.

I desperately wanted to defend her, but my reputation as the school's mean girl held me back. So, I could only stand there and silently bear witness to the cruelty.

"Yeah, you need to lose some pounds. I could drag you by your belly fat if I wanted to." I joined in, not wanting suspicious looks from my friend.