“Spencer?”

“Uh, hold on Dad.” Closing out of the sites I closed the notebook and unlocked the door.

“Yeah?”

“I was wondering if we could talk?” I looked around nervously.

“Uh, yeah, yeah… sure.” He smiled kindly at me and we took a seat on my bed. I wish I could remember when talking to my dad became so awkward.

“So, what’s up, Spencer?” I kept my gaze on my hands in my lap.

“N-nothing… Is that all?”

“You know you can talk to me right? I know I’m just your old dad, but if you ever need to talk to me, I’ll always listen and I will love you no matter what.”

“Thanks Dad…” I smiled up at him. Leaning down, he kissed my forehead and got up. “Can I go to Ashley’s after school tomorrow?” I asked suddenly.

“Sure. Have fun.” He said with a wink. Pausing in the doorway, he turned back towards me. “You should invite her over for dinner sometime.” I grinned widely.

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I played with the pleats of my skirt. I doubted this would go well, but I had to talk to her. It was after practice, but Glen was still playing, so I had to wait her for a while longer. I was alone in the front of the school.

“Out of the way faggot!” I cringed at Madison’s words as she pushed by.

“Leave me alone.” She laughed loudly.

“Or what faggot?” I tried not to cry, not to let her see she was hurting me.

“Just go Madison. I’ve never done anything to you!”

“Oohh, scary. Where’s your life partner? Oh yeah, she was to stupid to graduate. No, she just enjoys getting high and getting laid. Slept with her yet? Or were you not good enough? Then again, I guess it doesn’t matter. Everyone knows that slut will take it anyway she can.”

“Shut up, Madison. Just shut up you stupid bitch!” I yelled through tears. “It’s your fault, you stupid, stupid bitch! She thought you where her friends and you let that happen to her! You FUCKING BITCH! I – I hope you die!” I screamed and shoved her. “If you just left her alone at that fucking party nothing would have happened!” Bawling, I shoved her again. “I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!”