“Did you forget to do your homework?”
Mommy asked.
I shook my head.
“Is your teacher mean?”
I shook my head extra hard
because Mrs. Thayne
was the nicest teacher I’ve ever had.
“Is someone bullying you?” she said.
I hesitated.
“Is it even possible to be your own bully?”
I thought.
Still, I shook my head.
“I’m sick,” I lied...again.
I
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