Invisible

School

I slumped across the corridor silently, trying not to be noticed.

• Head Down
• Sit in back
• Ignore the whispers

This has become my routine.

My class is in view and I'm about to step inside when I hear them.
I don't even have to look to know who they are.

I can tell by the snickers.

I spin around and see Justin Mahoney standing behind me, the usual smirk plastered onto his perfect face.

My heart sinks.

He's leaning against the wall like he owns the bloody school, and beside him are his usual comrades. Jessica, Lola, Noah and Charlie, they all stand in a huddle around him.

I try to turn back into the classroom but Justin blocks the way.

"What's your problem Justin?"

Justin jumps back exaggeratedly in mock surprise.

"She speaks!"

Jessica and Lola laugh.

"Justin, quit it! Let me pass!"

I make a lame attempt at shoving him aside and instantly regret it.

He smirks at me and shakes his head very slowly.

"You have no idea what you've done."