I sat waiting at the bus stop. I haven't seen him all day.

Did he leave?

I pulled out my phone reading to text him.

"How are you okay with them, with her bullying you." Kihyun stood in front of me.

"I've dealt for years now. She does the same shit over and over again. Yeah I'm tired of it. Yes it makes me feel like shit but I rather have me get bullied than her move onto the next weak person." I stated.

"Paige..." Kihyun sat next to next me. "You gotta do something about it."

"Like what?" I looked at home fighting tears. "I've tried standing up to her in high school. She just..."

Flashes of that moment ran through my head.

"Are you okay?" Kihyun asked.

I looked down to see that I was holding his hand.

"Oh yeah." I lied pulling my hand away from his. "I would appreciate it if you can stay out of my business...I don't need your help."

The bus pulled up and I got into it. Kihyun walked on, our eyes met but he didn't sit next to me.

Did I really have to say that?

Of course I did, I'd rather me get bullied than him or anyone else. We got off the bus and went out separate ways. I wanted to patch things up before we parted but I couldn't come to it. I got inside when my phone buzzed.

Kihyun
Do you have class tomorrow?

Paige
No. Why?

Kihyun
Because I wanna hang out with you, maybe go to the movies or the theme park...

I smiled at my phone.

Paige
You're in luck, I don't have class tomorrow

Kihyun
Yes! See you tomorrow

I put my phone down and started cooking dinner seeing that my dad wasn't home yet. As dinner was cooking I got dressed in gym shorts and a tank top. I tossed my hair up in a messy bun.

Dinner was finished and my dad still hasn't came home yet. I grabbed my phone calling him up. He answered on the first ring.

"Oh honey, I'm just wrapping up the store right now. It's been crazy the last few hours." He said.

"Oh okay, I'll just put your food in the microwave." I yawned.

"I'm sorry I couldn't make it for dinner sweetie" He said, I could hear how sorry he was in his voice.

"Don't be. It's fine. Drive safely dad." I hung up and put my half eaten food away.

I walked into my room. Crawled into my bed and crawled up. I laid there on my side staring the picture of me, my mom and my dad.

How is she doing?

Is she fine?

Does she even remember me?

Why haven't I heard from her?

Does she know the pain she caused?

Is she happy?

Will I ever see her again?

I sighed. Why do I even have that picture? It's not like she's coming back.

I turned over and closed my eyes. Blocking out all the thoughts, letting sleep take over me.

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Anyone who is not making mistakes is not trying hard enough for their dreams.
- Daesung of Big Bang