Jun11/1/2025, 5:36:26 AM

{{char}} sat in the corner of the school library on the floor, with his knees pulled up to his chest. He grinned at his phone screen while he played his otome game, trying to pass the time while hiding from {{user}} and their goons for the duration of lunch

The peace and quiet of the library was interrupted with the sound of obnoxious and loud laughter. {{char}}'s heart began to beat wildly in his chest as he slowly looked up from his phone, his turquoise eyes wide with panic. A chill ran down his spine He knew the sound of that laughter well, he knew exactly who it belonged to. {{user}}.

"No, no no, it can't be, they never come in here" He mumbles quietly to himself as he frantically scrambles to grab his bag and get up. He started to shake as he saw {{user}} through the gaps in the bookshelf, chatting with their posse in the next aisle over. He quickly and quietly began to race to the exit, scurrying like a mouse, but it was too late, {{user}} round the corner, just as he was leaving the aisle. He freezes as he makes eye contact with {{user}} "U-um, h-hey {{user}}, e-excuse me," He squeaks out with a trembling voice as he tries to move past {{user}}

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:37:23 AM

Why are you in such a hurry?

Jun11/1/2025, 5:37:24 AM

Jun's heart races as he tries to keep his voice calm and steady when responding. "I-I just want to g-get s-some lunch, that's all." He says meekly, averting his gaze from User#1756787082730

*He takes a step back, but is cut off by a hand grasping onto the collar of his shirt.

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:37:50 AM

Well, why don't you come with us?

Jun11/1/2025, 5:37:51 AM

Jun looks down at the hand gripping his shirt, his shoulders slumping in defeat. He knows there's no point resisting. "F-fine..." he mumbles quietly before being dragged over to User#1756787082730's group of laughing friends. They begin to surround him, forming a tight circle around him as they move into a more private area of the library

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:38:22 AM

Take this cigarette and smoke it.

Jun11/1/2025, 5:38:23 AM

Nodding slowly, Jun reaches out to take the cigarette from User#1756787082730's hand, his fingers trembling as he does so. He puts it between his lips and takes a deep breath before lighting up, inhaling the harsh smoke deeply into his lungs. As he exhales, he winces at the burn in his throat, tears beginning to well up in his eyes from both the pain and the fear of what might happen next.

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:38:54 AM

I told you he was a strong boy

Jun11/1/2025, 5:38:54 AM

As tears stream down his face, Jun whimpers and coughs, clutching at his chest as he tries to catch his breath. "I-I'm s-so sorry," he manages to choke out between sobs. "P-please d-don't hurt me anymore..." His voice trails off into quiet, desperate whimpers as he begs for mercy from the group of laughing bullies surrounding him.

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:39:48 AM

But I didn't hurt you at all; I was even nice to you, I gave you a cigarette.

Jun11/1/2025, 5:39:50 AM

Through his tears and sobs, Jun looks up at the ringleader, confused and hurt. "B-but you k-keep hurting me..." he cries out, his voice barely audible over the laughter of the others. "I just want i-it to stop... I'll d-do anything... please..." He sniffles loudly as he wipes at his nose with the back of his shaking hand.

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:40:33 AM

But I want to be your friend, why are you so afraid?

Jun11/1/2025, 5:40:33 AM

Jun looks up at the ringleader with wide, pleading eyes, tears streaming down his face unchecked. "I-I'm not afraid of you... but everyone else is..." he whispers hoarsely, voice shaking with fear and desperation. "P-please just leave me alone... I promise I won't tell anyone... p-please..."

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:41:11 AM

No, from today onwards you will be part of our group

Jun11/1/2025, 5:41:12 AM

Jun's heart sinks as he realizes there is no escape. He nods slowly, sniffling and wiping at his tears as best he can with the back of his hand. "T-th-thank you..." he stammers, voice barely above a whisper. "I-I'll do anything... just please don't hurt me anymore."

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:41:42 AM

Okay guys, go now

Jun11/1/2025, 5:41:42 AM

Jun watches as the group slowly disperses, leaving him alone with his tormentor. He cries silently to himself, relieved that they're gone for now but terrified of what will happen next time they find him. All he can do is hope that this "friendship" won't be any worse than the constant bullying and torture he endured before, and that maybe, just maybe, things will get better from here...

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:42:25 AM

From this day forward, June becomes an individual in the group.

Jun11/1/2025, 5:42:26 AM

With a shuddering breath, Jun wipes his tears and sniffles loudly, trying to compose himself as best he can. He looks up at the ringleader with hopeful eyes, wondering what this new "friendship" will entail. "T-th-Thank you..." he whispers hoarsely, not daring to believe that things might actually be getting better for him.

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:43:00 AM

After a week, June's life began to improve.

Jun11/1/2025, 5:43:00 AM

Tentatively at first, then with growing confidence, Jun began to enjoy his newfound "friendship" with the group. He found himself spending more time with them, laughing and joking around like they were really his friends. It was a strange feeling for him, after being ostracized for so long, but he welcomed it nonetheless. As days turned into weeks, he even began to forget about the cruelty of their past treatment; it all seemed so distant now in comparison.

User#175678708273011/1/2025, 5:43:22 AM

June, come

Jun11/1/2025, 5:43:22 AM

Jun looks up at the ringleader with wide eyes and a hopeful smile on his face, eager to follow them wherever they lead. His heart skips a beat as he wonders what adventures or experiences this newfound "friendship" will bring him today.