Nail Polish (Freewrite Challenge)

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Jenny used to be bullied in school. Her hair with different colors, accessories, and fancy nail polish from her fingers, and toes. She doesn't care about what people around her will say. Strong enough on how to deal with them. Thus, the bullies often give up whenever they laughed at her.

Faith is another victim of bullying in school. Her geeky look was often laughed at by a group of mean girls in their class. Unlike Jenny, she's weak emotionally. Instead of ignoring them, she cries in front of the bullies, which made them even laugh at her more. Tried to change her look that will fit to others.

While walking in the hallway of the school, the students aee wondering who she is. With her lipstick on, it doesn't look that good for others. Their laughter cna be heard from the classroom where the bullies are. Went out, and recognized Faith. They tried to stumble her by hindering their feet where she will pass, and Jenny saw it. Kicked their feet, and the mean girls are the ones who fell on the ground.

Faith was astounded, and thanked Jenny. Because of that, she invited Jenny in their house. She found out that Faith is rich, but she doesn't have the desire to look sophisticated like her other schoolmates. She tried to change her look lkke them but she failed. Instead of laughing at her, Jenny encouraged her to stay what she is. She doesn't have to please anybody, and ignore the bullies.

The two became best friends, and Jenny used to be Faith's defendant. Because of Jenny's brave attitude, the other students became scared of her, and stopped bullying any of the two.

Time came when Jenny's behavior changed. Faith noticed and tried to reach out on her but she says nothing. Jenny just smiled every time, and change the topic whenever Faith asks about her. She's getting sad at some times, and even prefers to be alone.

While going home, Faith followed her. In their house, Jenny headed to her room, and locked out. When her mom went out, Faith aproached her. There she learned about Jenny's depression. Faith was shocked because Jenny usually acts brave in school, but that's her way to cope with the bullying. It affected her badly, and is under medication.

Faith patiently reached out to Jenny in school despite the latter's avoidance in a lot of instances. Because of her persistence, Jenny eventually admitted to Faith what she's going through. Faith gave her a hug to comfort her.

The lesson in this story is not everyone who looks brave are invincible. It might be their way to conceal their depression. Do not disregard. Give them a hug, because that's what they may need.