There was a new kid at your school. You couldn't remember his name, but he seemed really nice.
There was one problem. He was a little dorky and nerdy, so everyone was mean to him. He didn't have any friends so far, either.
You had a crush on him, but you were afraid to tell your best friend because you were afraid she would make fun of you.
One day, you were staying late after school for a meeting with a teacher about a confusing assignment.
You were done with the meeting and you walked into the hallway.
You saw some older kids beating up that cute, dorky new kid.
"Let me go!" You heard him say. You nervously bit your nails wondering what to do. Finally you decided.
"What are you doing to him?" You asked. The older boys whipped around toward you. The new boy mouthed 'thank you' to you. You nodded.
"He's being an idiot so we're teaching him a lesson," one of the older kids said.
"He's going like this," the other boy said. He made a bunch of noise with his mouth and blew a raspberry right in front of the new boy's face. Spit went everywhere. He frowned and winced. The other punched him in the arm. The new boy tried to wrestle away but couldn't.
"Let him go! Why do you have to be so mean?" You asked, getting angry. You felt bad for the cute, new boy.
"Why are you telling me what to do?" Another said, looking at you in a bad way.
You were silent for a second, deciding what to say.
"Because you're being a jerk!" You said, punching him.
The other mean kid came up and punched you in the arm. It was sore, but you kept fighting.
"Don't be an ass! Let us go!" You said.
"Not until you make us," the older boy said.
The new kid managed to get out of the boy's grip and so he helped you. You both ran away from them down the halls.
You hid behind a trash can.
"I think we lost them," the nerdy boy said.
"Yeah. By the way, I'm Y/N."
"Hm. That's a pretty name. My name is Charlie."
You nodded.
You both got up once you knew the coast was clear.
"Wow, thanks for helping me. I was in a pickle." (ok sorry i'm mentally singing the pickle song rn)
"Yeah, it's ok," you said with a smile.
"See you later," he said, walking away.
"Yeah, bye," you replied, a little disappointed that nothing more went on.
"Hey, wait," Charlie called.
You turned around. He motioned for you to come over. You walked over to him.
His curly hair bounced a little as he paced from foot to foot. His cheeks turned red.
"I... I think you're really pretty. Will you... will you, y'know... can I get your number next time my phones on me?" He asked, looking at the ground.
You smiled.
"Sure. I really like you, too."
"Great. Well, I'll see you later, Y/N. Bye," he said, smiling and walking away.
"Yeah! Bye, Charlie," you said, walking away happier than before.
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