The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.

Susin Nielsen, We Are All Made of Molecules

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Chapter 7:

Huey:

School was the worst.

It was just fact.

It's not because of the hard work.

It wasn't the teachers. (So much)

It was the students! He knew everyone would agree if they knew what Huey went through with or without a bully.

People leaning over his shoulder for test answers, the weird whispering that happened around him, the annoying and repetitive names they call him. Life would be so much easier without other people.

Except his brothers of course, and Webby, The rest of his family and now Violet. (He could probably do without Lena though)

Violet however was different than other people, something about her made him feel comfortable and safe to be himself. She didn't judge him, she didn't make fun of him and even weirder: she seemed to enjoy his company.

Now that's a new concept,

She wasn't hanging out with him out of pity, or because they were family or because she's just nice, but because she wanted to, either she's very weird or she sees something nobody else could, himself included.

His brothers haven't made much progress, Louie was still quiet when it came to Della, not only did he not say much to her but also wouldn't talk about her. Huey knew why, Louie didn't want Della to feel unwelcome and leave again, Dewey felt the same and he knew it, that's why he hasn't stopped trying. Huey knew his brothers more then anyone else did, sometimes more then they even knew about themselves.

Violet:

Violet is a introvert. It was almost obvious, that doesn't mean she doesn't like people, it just means she likes time to herself more and people were only acceptable occasionally.

She's not good with people, Lena and Webby sort of proved that. She felt bad but it might be a good thing, they should know what they're getting into. She wasn't a good friend. Huey needs to learn that lesson quickly before he gets too attached.

Huey:

Huey tapped on his desk wishing for the clock to turn 12:00, he just wanted to see violet again.

It was weird, he couldn't stop thinking about her and what they'd have to talk about today.

Little did he know they'd have a LOT to talk about.

They met at the library as normal, violet was there first with her beak in a book.

"What's the book of the day?"Huey whispered, though it wasn't necessary, nobody else was there but the librarian.

"To frame a mockingbird". A classic story about racism (Against mockingbirds)

"Hey, something I've actually read for once"He smiled, she smiled back.

Violet:

"I wanted to ask you something..about your life"She said.

"Ok."

"I was reading little woman. I've read it on numerous occasions, Is having siblings really like it is in the book?"She asked.

"I'll admit I've never read it- having siblings is more like 'Lord of the flies' if I'll be honest".

"Joke?"She asked.

"Yes"He answered.

"Good one"She said.

"Thanks. Why did you ask?"

"I was just curious, I've never experienced it before so I was curious."

"If you want a sibling, you could have Lena"He laughed that turned awkward at the end, "You still haven't made up with them have you?"

"No."

"I get that...I'm not trying to control the situation but I highly suggest talking to them. Webby and Lena may be annoying at times but they could help you."

"It doesn't work that way"She said.

"It should".

"But it doesn't."

Huey:

They walked out Of the library and immediately regretted it. Erica and Rachel grabbed violet without warning and grabbed her notebook. "Give that back"She said.

"Or what?"Rachel asked.

"Or we'll report you"Huey said attempting to take the notebook from Erica.

"How cute, your nerd in shinning armor"Rachel said, "Want to meet my boyfriend?"She asked.

Jake showed up and grabbed Huey to hold him back "Hey little buddy, you messing with my girl?"

Huey sighed in defeat, he knew no matter what he did, Jake was stronger.

Violet:

"Let him go!"She demanded.

"For someone who's in mortal danger, you don't seem afraid"Rachel said.

"You mean nothing, why would I fear you?"Violet asked, terrified but trying her darn well best not to be.

"Oh Jake sweetie"Rachel signaled.

Jake pushed Huey against the wall and punched Him in the face then kicked him in the stomach.

Huey tried not to but he yelled out in pain.

"Stop! What do you want?"Violet asked, sounding scared this time.

"Erica".

"What's this?"Erica asked holding up the notebook.

"What are you talking about?"She asked.

Rachel smiled grabbing it and started reading it, "He doesn't notice me when I keep an eye at him when I'm near, he doesn't understand how I feel, he-"

"Please stop!"Violet asked.

"Jake"She said again, resulting in Jake punching Huey again. "Every time you interrupt, he's going to hurt him, your personal nerd can't save you anymore weirdo."

"What do you have against me anyway?"

Rachel nodded at Jake and again he punched Huey- this time in the eye. Violet didn't know what to do, she couldn't let Huey get hurt again so she stayed silent while Rachel made a fool of her.

"Everyone listen up!"Rachel yelled, "We're about to witness some nerdlove!"Everyone gathered around (Mostly out of curiosity on what was going on, and did nothing to help)

Rachel continued:

"Does he notice me when we're together? I'd try looking him in the eyes but I'd get lost."

Huey:

Huey kept trying to get away from Jake so he could help violet, saying anything wouldn't do any good.

"Some call him nerdy but I'd call him charming".

Wait- does violet? Is she talking about him?

Violet:

"He's so perfect I couldn't compare to his sweet song! His adoring laughter and bright, white feathers."

Everyone mocked her terrible poems, they sounded a lot better in her head...she couldn't even look at anyone.

"You think you're so perfect don't you? You have beauty, you have brains but you have no talent"Rachel ripped her notebook apart, papers filed everywhere, "These are trash, just. Like. You. And your dumb boyfriend".

Violet started to tear up, she couldn't do anything, she's defenseless.

Huey:

Huey didn't care what Jake did to him, seeing violet in pain was worse then anything Jake could possibly do, she didn't deserve it.

"See?"Jake whispered aggressively "You're the weakest, your girlfriend is suffering and you couldn't save her, you couldn't do anything to stop it"He pushed Huey to the ground and left.

Huey looked up at violet "Violet are you ok?"

She left without a word.

"Huey?"Dewey asked from the crowed.

"Move it people! Shows over"Louie said pushing everyone out of their way.

They helped him up but Huey shook them away, the poem they read to the school stood out, Huey picked it up.

"Huey are you ok?"Louie asked.

"What happened?"Dewey asked.

"I should've told you from the start."