Zeta's POV

By the looks on their faces, I could tell that a billion thoughts flooded their minds. One being that I was a depressed coward. I was waiting for Emerson to react, but she just did there. And so did Lucy and Aria. It took every ounce of my being to not sob in front of them. It was already enough being completely embarrassed.

When the silence was broken, Emerson was the first to speak, "Why would you do something like this to yourself?"
I snatched my arm away, "I don't want to talk about it."
"No, Zeta! I've kept my mouth shut for long enough. We're your friends and we're not going to judge you, but I think we deserve to know!" she shouted.
I gave her a dirty look before I broke down in tears and collapsed into her arms.

I told them everything.

A part of me wanted to just keep quiet, but if I did that then I'd probably lose the best friends I ever had. I knew my life sucked, but I didn't want anybody to know that. I've tried to commit suicide three times because of it. And now the the of them knew. And after I explained it, I felt a slight weight being lifted off of my shoulders.

Immediately, they started babying me and trying to give sympathy, but I didn't need that. "I can take care if myself!" I excelled "I don't need help!" Lucy just sighed, "Well... I bet they have a long-sleeved cheer outfit if you want it." I shook my head, "No, I don't want to do this anymore." And with that, I was storming out of there faster than you can say "bye bitches."

There were two days of cheer leading try-outs, but I wasn't planning on going to either. I felt really bad for being such a bitchy friend, but the whole "explaining my feelings" was a whole new process to me. Obviously, they told the principal so he had to make me visit the counselor every Wednesday after school. I felt betrayed and thankful at the same time. But how can one feel two different emotions at once? Why is it that everyone I put trust in hopes behind my back to do stuff like this?

I started hanging out with Silvia at lunch instead. Her friends seem cool, but I don't pay much attention to them anyway. If no one pays attention to me, then why should I pay attention to them? I'm so sick and tired of everyone trying to help me. I'm nit some puppy with a broken leg. I'm almost an adult for Christ's sake! I swear, as soon as I graduate college I'm living my life to my job full time so I don't have to deal with people.

Aria's POV

Cheer leading try-outs were fun, but not without Zeta. I knew some things were going on her life, but not like that. I felt really bad, but I knew that we had to tell Mr. A. The second day of try-outs just seemed like the last one until she came into the gym. Zeta actually showed up! She was wearing the long-sleeved outfit and she came and stood by us like it was nothing. Lucy, Emmy, and I were hesitant to say anything that might set her off.

After that, the couch said she'd post who made it the following day. The three of us went to talk to Zeta. She apologized for how she acted, but we just wanted her to be happy. She's rarely happy, but when she is, it's almost as if the room lights up. I wonder why she didn't tell us sooner.

Zeta's POV

I can't believe I actually tried-out for the cheer leading squad and I can't believe I actually made the team! I'm done being an asshole to the people who are trying to help me. I'll just be one to the people who bully me.

It's gotten worse. Since I started seeing the counselor, it's spread like wildfire and no one seems to want to talk about anything else. I don't understand why I've been bullied my whole life. Maybe because I'm an easy target. I don't know.

I was just minding my own business when Jessie and a few of her slutty friends came up to me and started calling my name's and teasing me about my parents. I tried to role my eyes and ignore them, but that's when they pulled me to my feet and grabbed my arm and practically screamed to the whole world to "Look at the depressed girl's arms!" It was utterly humiliating.

After school I met Jax at the fence. I was getting tired of meeting him like that. I knew he only wanted to be friends, but I just wanted a guy I could confide in and hug or kiss everyday. Why do guys suck ass!?

When I met up with him, the first thing he asked me was, "Sorry people are bullying you." I was so tempted to tell him that his girlfriend was a part of it, but I didn't. I simply answered, "Ha! I'm used to it." And we pretty much just talked about random stuff for the following thirty or something minutes.

Then I met up with the friend group to go see a movie. Luckily, I didn't have much homework so I could at least try to be a normal teenager. After we bought the tickets and popcorn, my shoulder suddenly sent piercing shocks of pain. I almost screamed. It was from the nail. I totally forgot to take it out! My arm was purple and seemed to be infected. I saw the veins surround it in a beautiful yet terrifying way.

 "Dear God!" I cry as another wave of pain comes. Everyone around me begins to stop and stare. I wanted to scream and cry, but I couldn't. The world was becoming blurred and I was dizzy. "What's wrong?" asks Nora. "I-I-" I was debating on whether or t not to tell her, but I didn't some to a decision quick enough because passed out.

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