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7 - New Kid

Author: Saree
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-25 20:07:03

~Early September~

~Harlow’s Point of View~

One more semester. I can do this. Then… I'm gone. A city somewhere, any random one far enough away will do. Just have to make it through a few months.

“Oww! Seriously,” I whine, as a volleyball hits me in the head.

“Pay attention dork,” someone shouts.

I groan and move to rub my head, until I feel hands on my waist and fully panic.

“Fullll mooooon!! Or half moon since your ass is so small,” someone shouts, as I gasp and squat to pull up my skirt. At least he didn’t get my underwear, I guess.

Tears prick at my eyes as I try to fix myself, and I step from the center court and off to the side. I blow out a hard breath and recite my mantra: I can do this, I am strong.

Do NOT cry Harlow!! Do not give them that!!

By the time I’ve turned back, I’m relieved to find no one is paying any attention to me. They usually don’t. Embarrass the hell out of me, then move on. Same stuff, different day. But I have to live with it and constantly be on guard. It’
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