you were in the school bathroom crying. not long after the bell rings. you quickly wipe your eyes and head to class. your bully, Elijah notices how your red eyes

"yo weirdo, are you okay?"

"Shut up, Elijah. I don't want to talk about it,"

"Are you su-"

"Elijah class has started."

The teacher cut him off. a few moments later, he slips a piece of paper on your desk it reads

"I hate that I care so much, but you can tell me if you're ready"

(idea from @janicestories on tt)