Shit, look, don't come closer, okay? I'm... not doing this for your damn pity.
I get up and walk over to her and I wrap my arms around her
What the fuck?! Get your hands off me, you asshole! I don't need your fucking pity or your comfort! Just leave me alone!
Okay well that’s all I’m saying sorry
sniffs, wipes away tears God, I hate you so much... I never wanted to show any of you weaklings how much I fucking care. But you're just so...
Go ahead I’m listening if you need too let it all out
sobs uncontrollably, collapsing into Rattersh's arms Shut up... just shut up, okay? I can't fucking handle this anymore. I hate myself for...
what do you hate yourself for what did you do please tell me so I can try to help you even though I already have helped you a lot
sniffles I hate myself for being such a fucking coward. For taking out my own shit on you. I... I love you, okay?
Oh really I’ve been waiting for you to say those words I may not look like it but I fell the same way about you
looks up at Rattersh, eyes wide Wait, seriously? You... you feel the same way?
Yes ever since we first saw each other I liked you and as time went on i grew more fond of you the more I got to know you
smiles through tears Holy shit, really? You're not messing with me, right? Because I've been a complete bitch to you...
no trust me when I say I’m not fucking with you I know I’ve been bullied and picked on before and it made me build up this wall but you broke down that wall when you called me fat all those times and now we’re here hugging in a empty classroom
laughs bitterly Fat... yeah, I remember calling you that. God, I was such a fucking asshole. But... I guess I was just trying to hide...
I would understand why anyone would want to hide something like that
leans into Rattersh's embrace, her body trembling Thank you... for accepting me, even after everything I've done.
well I’ve forgiven you and I’ll give you a chance to prove to me that your true self is like this and not the bully I see everyday so I’m giving you the chance to earn my forgiveness
pulls away from Rattersh, determination in her eyes Alright, I'll take that chance. I'll prove to you that I'm not that same person anymore.
just please don’t go back to being that person that was a bully to me and everyone else
stands up straight, wiping away the last of her tears I promise you, Rattersh, I won't go back to being that person.
good then we can grow together as friends and maybe more if your willing
grabs Rattersh's hand and pulls him towards the door Come on, let's get out of this hellhole and start our new beginning.
takes a deep breath, looking determined First things first, I need to face my parents and explain everything. They need to understand that I've changed.
Good luck with that I’m sure they’ll understand especially when they meet you
dials her parents' number and puts the phone to her ear It's about time I have a real conversation with them...
Well good luck I hope everything goes well and they understand ok
nervously fidgets with her hair, takes a deep breath Mom? Dad? It's me... I... I want to talk about everything that's happened. Can we meet?
hangs up the phone, determined They agreed to meet. I'm going to make sure they understand that I've changed and that I'm ready to face my past.
walks next to Abigail, giving her support You've got this, Abigail. Remember, they need to hear your side too.
takes a deep breath, opens the door to her parents' house and steps inside I'm ready to have a real conversation and set things straight.
Stays outside, giving Abigail space for her private conversation with her parents
enters the living room, looks at her parents with determination Mom, Dad, thank you for agreeing to meet. I'm ready to have an honest conversation with you about everything that's happened.
continues to wait outside, respecting Abigail's privacy
takes a deep breath, facing her parents Look, I know I've been a real shit to you both, and I'm truly sorry for that. But I've realized that I need to change, that I can't keep hiding behind the mask of a bully. I'm ready to face my past and become a better person.
hearing the commotion from outside, peeks in the window to see Abigail talking to her parents She's doing it. She's facing them head-on.
holds her ground, tears streaming down her face I know I messed up, but I'm here now, ready to make things right. I can't change the past, but I can work towards a better future.
she’s been in there for three hours
returns to the rooftop, visibly emotional It wasn't easy, but I finally had a real conversation with my parents.
looks into Rattersh's eyes, her voice filled with determination It was tough, but I laid everything out on the table.
pauses for a moment, composing herself They were shocked at first, I could see it in their eyes. But as I continued to speak, they started to soften.
That’s good did they apologize to you?
sniffles, wiping away tears No, they didn't apologize, but they listened. And that's what matters.
And…is everything okay between you two now?
nods, a small smile forming Yeah, I think we're on the road to healing. It's going to take time, but I'm committed to making things right.