Chapter1:The Bully

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As I stepped off the bus and onto the sprawling campus of Springdale High, a sense of dread washed over me. The imposing buildings and bustling hallways seemed to swallow me whole, making my stomach twist into knots. I had moved to this new town over the summer, and everything about this place felt foreign. The accents, the customs, even the food – it was all so different from what I was used to.

I took a deep breath and tried to shake off the nerves. I had survived the first day of school before, and I could do it again. But as I made my way through the crowded hallway, I couldn't help but feel like an outsider. Everyone seemed to know each other, laughing and chatting like they'd been friends forever. I, on the other hand, was the new girl, the unknown quantity.

That's when I saw him – Tyler Jackson, the star quarterback and undisputed king of Springdale High. He was leaning against his locker, his piercing blue eyes scanning the hallway as if searching for his next conquest. His chiseled features and charming smile made him look like a Greek god, but I knew better. I'd heard the rumors about Tyler's mean streak, how he delighted in making life miserable for those he deemed unworthy.

As I approached my locker, Tyler's gaze locked onto me, and a sly grin spread across his face. "Well, well, well. What do we have here?" he said, pushing off his locker and sauntering towards me.

I tried to avoid eye contact, but it was too late. Tyler's eyes seemed to bore into my soul, making my heart race with anxiety. I fumbled with my combination lock, trying to open my locker and escape into its safety.

"Hey, I'm Tyler," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. "And you are...?"

I swallowed hard, trying to find my voice. "I-I'm Sophia," I stuttered.

Tyler chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Sophia. That's cute."

He leaned against the locker next to mine, his arm brushing against mine. I felt a shiver run down my spine as he invaded my personal space.

"So, Sophia, what brings you to our humble school?" he asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

I tried to play it cool, but my voice trembled. "I just moved here from another town."

Tyler raised an eyebrow. "Oh, a new girl. How exciting."

He took a step closer, his eyes scanning me from head to toe. "I must say, you're not exactly what I expected. You're...different."

I felt a surge of fear as he emphasized the word "different." Coming from Tyler, it didn't sound like a compliment.

"Hey, guys! Check out the new girl!" Tyler called out to his friends, who were watching from across the hallway.

They snickered and whispered among themselves, their eyes fixed on me like I was some kind of freak.

Tyler turned back to me, his grin still plastered on his face. "So, Sophia, what do you say we make your first day here...memorable?"

My heart sank. I knew I was in trouble.

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