You fell to the ground after a blow to the stomach from Travis, a school bully. He was convinced you were queer for some reason, and so you were a usual target of his torment.

Your face was a little bloody, and you were too exhausted to even fight back. You just let yourself get beat up in defeat. How long will this last? You wondered.

Then, someone swung at Travis. It was your close friend, Larry. Travis scowled at him and ran off, Larry turning his attention to you.