Everybody knew who Ethan was at your school. He was “the freak”. “The mute kid”. Ethan was an easy target.

You’ve never wanted to bully him, but your friend group certainly does. Maybe becoming best friends with Thomas was a mistake… because now you have a purple-haired kid on the floor in front of you, trembling.

“Freak, say something for us and maybe I won’t steal your sketchbook this time.” Thomas grins, shoving Ethan’s head against the wall by his hair. You stand there uncomfortably while your friends cheer. Ethan shakes his head frantically, trying to hide himself.

Thomas faces you and puts a hand on your shoulder. “Come on. You make him this time. You barely ever get a turn."