My heart was throbbing so hard that it hurt my chest. She turned to me then, her expression softening into a gentle smile. "You okay, dear? Let me see your nose." I nodded, though I couldn't bring myself to speak. She checked the bleeding spot. For some reason, my cheeks were burning, and I couldn't make eye contact. "Don't let them get to you, okay? If they try anything again, tell someone bigger. Or," she said with a small grin, "find me. I'll take care of it. Come to my school just opposite yours, grade 11 B classroom. You can ask for Lena—I'm the only one answering that name." I managed a quiet, "Thank you," still holding my nose. "Do you live far?" she asked with a worried look, checking my bleeding nose. I managed a small shake of my head. "All right. Let me carry you home. I have to make sure those boys don't come for you because of what I did." "I can walk. I'm not a baby." She laughed. "Okay, sir, big boy. Next time, show those bullies that you are the b
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