The bell rang to go home. I said bye to Eliana. We’re going to hang out at the mall on Friday. I honestly can't wait to see her. She’s like the only one that likes me. As a friend. And we have so much in common! We both like anime, makeup is exaggerated, and we both have the same posters hanging in our room! I think I finally have found my real best friend.

I head off to school in our Red Silverado. “Bye Heart!” Richelle said. “I love you! Have a great day!”

“Thanks, mom,” I replied. "Love you too.” As I head to the door, I saw Eliana waiting for me. She had a worried look on her face. “What's wrong-”

“You need to come see this,” she interrupted. She grabbed my hand and dragged me across the hall. She brought me to my locker and on my locker, it had said, “Rat squad! Go. die. In.. a. Hole.” I started crying and ran to the restrooms. Everyone just started laughing, except for Eliana. “You shouldn't be laughing at a girl who's getting bullied!” she yelled. “It's very rude and disrespectful.” After that, she followed me into the restrooms. “Hey… it's going to be ok, Heart!” she cheerfully said. “Don't listen to them!” That's when I started to replay my mother's words in my head, “You are beautiful the way you are. If anyone tells you otherwise, just ignore it. They're just jealous of how gorgeous you are.” I hugged Eliana so tight. I’m glad that she's my best friend.