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Publicly humiliated by her crush in front of the entire class, Tessa swore off begging for affection. Her stunning transformation leaves everyone speechless, including the boy who broke her heart. But as her former bully begs for a second chance, Tessa has already given her heart to someone else. Will the boy who ruined her learn his lesson, or is it far too late?
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Publicly humiliated by her crush in front of the entire class, Tessa swore off begging for affection. Her stunning transformation leaves everyone speechless, including the boy who broke her heart. But as her former bully begs for a second chance, Tessa has already given her heart to someone else. Will the boy who ruined her learn his lesson, or is it far too late?
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00:00:09You
00:00:10Why are you confessing to me fatty the fat girl has a crush that's adorable
00:00:22You don't actually think I met you were pretty do you
00:00:30The cinnamon roll I gave him landed in the trash
00:00:34The whole class couldn't stopping laughing
00:00:38Did you really think a fat pig like you had a shot with me?
00:00:47That's Chase Sullivan
00:00:49The star quarterback
00:00:54Every girl at Lincoln High wants him
00:01:00And then there's me. I'm just Tessa Lane
00:01:07Everyone here just calls me fatty
00:01:13Fatty
00:01:14I just confessed to him in front of the entire class
00:01:18It was the worst day of my life, but here's what nobody knows
00:01:23Three weeks ago that same guy told me I was beautiful
00:01:28Oops, move it fatty
00:01:31Tyler knocked my lunch tray out of my hands on purpose
00:01:35Everyone walked past me laughing
00:01:39Then a hand reached down and helped me pick it up
00:01:46It was Chase
00:01:48He pulled me to my feet
00:01:50Ignore them
00:01:51They're trash
00:01:53I said what I always say
00:01:55It's okay. I'm used to it
00:01:58They're right, aren't they?
00:02:00He grabbed my chin and made me look at him
00:02:03You're pretty
00:02:04Don't let anyone tell you different
00:02:06Then he walked off like it was nothing
00:02:11Three weeks
00:02:12It was all I could think about
00:02:15A guy like that had been kind to me
00:02:18I actually thought I had a chance
00:02:21So
00:02:22I did something insane
00:02:25I bought him a cinnamon roll
00:02:29Then
00:02:29In front of everyone
00:02:31I walked up to his desk
00:02:34Confessed my feelings to him
00:02:38Chase, I...
00:02:39I like you
00:02:41You already saw how that went
00:02:45Why are you confessing to me?
00:02:46You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
00:02:49The fat girl has a crush?
00:02:50That's adorable
00:02:52I looked around the classroom
00:02:54Everyone was laughing at me
00:02:56And I understood
00:02:58No one would believe a guy like Chase would like me
00:03:07I cried in a bathroom stall until my eyes swelled shut
00:03:13I pulled myself together and came out of the bathroom
00:03:16Then I went back to my seat
00:03:18Hannah, the one girl who still ate lunch with me
00:03:21She was my only friend
00:03:22At least, that's what I believed
00:03:24Don't be upset, Tess
00:03:25He didn't mean it
00:03:26You can't really blame him though
00:03:28He was always nice to you
00:03:29And after he was so nice to you, you confessed in front of everyone?
00:03:33You grossed him out
00:03:34You really did
00:03:35The worst part was that I agreed with her
00:03:38You're right
00:03:38I got way ahead of myself
00:03:41I'll apologize when he's back
00:03:43Good
00:03:43Just say sorry
00:03:44It'll blow over
00:03:46You're cute, you know
00:03:47You're soft and round like a marshmallow
00:03:50I let that go and gave her a small smile
00:03:53But Chase didn't come back that day
00:03:55And I never did get to say sorry
00:04:02The next morning, his buddy came to clear out the seat beside me
00:04:06Chase is out three days
00:04:08He got so grossed out he threw up
00:04:10He asked Ms. Dawson to move him
00:04:16It's not about you, don't read into it
00:04:18But it was about me
00:04:21It always had been
00:04:24Chase came back after three days
00:04:26He walked in with his arm around the prettiest girl in school
00:04:31It was Madison Pierce, captain of the cheer squad
00:04:34She'd tormented me since freshman year
00:04:38Chase, you actually got a girlfriend?
00:04:40So is this real?
00:04:42Or are you two messing around?
00:04:44Madison pouted
00:04:44All fake offense
00:04:46What's that supposed to mean?
00:04:48I don't let just anyone touch me
00:04:50Chase lifted an eyebrow and didn't deny
00:04:53Half the class started cheering them on
00:04:58I looked down at my books and went quiet
00:05:00At least no one cared about my little scene anymore
00:05:04After that, Chase and I didn't speak for a long time
00:05:07I got used to sitting alone in English
00:05:10Head down, working
00:05:11And slowly, something happened that nobody expected
00:05:15On the next practice essay, I ached it
00:05:18It was the first time I ever beat Ethan
00:05:20Ethan was the kid who topped every class
00:05:24I've never scored higher than him
00:05:26When class ended, he dragged his chair beside me
00:05:29He smirked at my shocked face
00:05:33Miss Dawson told me to learn from you
00:05:36I'm your new seatmate
00:05:38Show me the ropes
00:05:40For the first time in months, I had someone next to me again
00:05:43I was happy
00:05:44Then I glanced up without thinking
00:05:47Chase was watching us from across the room
00:05:49His face was ice cold
00:05:51He'd clearly been staring a while
00:05:52He looked away first
00:05:54With a strange little smile
00:05:55I figured my confession had disgusted him for good
00:05:59He couldn't even stand to see me doing okay
00:06:05The next day, Ethan brought me two cinnamon rolls
00:06:08He set them on my desk
00:06:10For me?
00:06:12Yeah, it's a thank you
00:06:14I took them with both hands
00:06:17I never let good food go to waste
00:06:20A soft laugh came from beside us
00:06:24Chase stood there, hoodie zipped to his chin
00:06:27He leaned both hands on Ethan's desk and looked him over
00:06:31Buddy, I didn't know you had such unique taste
00:06:34His eyes were bright and mean
00:06:37What's that supposed to mean?
00:06:38Ethan's face hardened
00:06:40Chase dropped a stack of postcards on our desks
00:06:45Every woman on postcards had been drawn fat and ugly on purpose
00:06:49These are for you
00:06:50You like this type, right?
00:06:53Do you want posters tomorrow too?
00:06:55Who the hell likes pigs?
00:06:57Ethan shoved his chair, face dark red
00:06:59Chase wasn't even mad
00:07:01He raised a brow and let out a slow
00:07:03Huh, you switched seats
00:07:05I figured you were into her
00:07:07No?
00:07:09His friends howled
00:07:11And we became the focus of the class again
00:07:13Ethan cursed under his breath
00:07:15He hauled his stuff back to his old seat
00:07:18Neither of them looked at me once
00:07:19But every word was about me
00:07:23The cinnamon rolls sat there and went cold
00:07:26Before Chase walked off, I made myself speak
00:07:29Why are you doing this?
00:07:31He stopped beside me and stared at the back wall
00:07:33He didn't answer
00:07:35Instead, he asked his own question
00:07:38Low and cruel
00:07:39What are you that desperate for attention?
00:07:42You throw yourself at every guy who's nice to you?
00:07:48After that, the whole class kept their distance
00:07:50The boys avoided me
00:07:52None of the girls wanted to talk either
00:07:54People like the warm, easy-going ones
00:07:57I was just the quiet, fat girl in the corner
00:08:00But I didn't think about changing myself for anyone
00:08:02The one time I tried, it was for Chase
00:08:05Look how that turned out
00:08:07I didn't even like him anymore
00:08:09So what was the point?
00:08:10That Friday, gym class got a free activity time
00:08:13Then the rain came, hard and fast
00:08:16Everyone bolted for the doors at once
00:08:18I hadn't even cleared the field when my knee twisted under me
00:08:21A sharp pain shot up my leg and my knee buckled
00:08:24My legs wouldn't hold me at all
00:08:26I went down on the wet track and couldn't get up
00:08:28The crowd kept running for cover
00:08:29Nobody even slowed down
00:08:31Two girls splashed past, barely glancing down
00:08:34Wait, is that Fatty on the ground?
00:08:36Ugh, leave her
00:08:37I'm not getting soaked for her
00:08:39And they were gone too
00:08:41Then two pairs of legs stopped right next to me
00:08:44Someone was finally there
00:08:45I grabbed a pant leg without thinking
00:08:48Rain running into my mouth
00:08:49Please, I think my knee gave out
00:08:51I can't stand up on my own
00:08:52Can you help me?
00:08:53The legs went still
00:08:54Then a hand peeled my fingers off the fabric
00:08:57And a voice said one word
00:08:58No
00:09:03I looked up
00:09:04It was Chase
00:09:06Madison laughed behind her hand
00:09:09I knew you'd hurt yourself eventually
00:09:11Now you can't even stand up
00:09:13Chase held the umbrella over her
00:09:15And stepped around me
00:09:16I can't help you
00:09:18His voice came flat through the rain
00:09:20And they walked away
00:09:21I sat there alone in the downpour
00:09:24In the end, I dragged myself up off that track by myself
00:09:28I limped the long way to the front office
00:09:35I didn't want anyone to see me cry
00:09:37I was still sulking when Ms. Dot Dawson, our English teacher, walked in
00:09:41A new guy trailed behind her
00:09:44He wore a mask and a baseball cap pulled low
00:09:47You couldn't see an inch of his face
00:09:49Adrian Vance, you'll sit next to Tressa
00:09:53He sat down without a word
00:09:56Tyler, of course, couldn't keep his mouth shut
00:09:59Look at this guy, his face is all covered up
00:10:01I bet he's hideous
00:10:04Madison leaned over from Chase's side
00:10:07He has to be
00:10:08Why else would he hide it?
00:10:12Tyler grinned
00:10:13Look, it's the ghost and the fat chick
00:10:15Are they a new couple?
00:10:23The new guy said nothing
00:10:25Adrian and I went almost a month without a word
00:10:28After the Ethan disaster, I wasn't about to get close to anyone
00:10:32Then one lunch, I saw him slumped over his desk
00:10:36His hand was pressed hard to his stomach
00:10:38His shoulders were shaking
00:10:40I hesitated
00:10:42Then I walked over
00:10:48Hey, is it your stomach?
00:10:51He gave a low mmm
00:10:53Sweat had broken out on the back of his neck
00:10:56He was in real pain
00:10:59Let me take you to the nurse
00:11:01He didn't pull away when I touched him
00:11:07He's almost 6 foot 3
00:11:09And most of him leaned on me
00:11:11Good thing I'm built solid
00:11:13Or we'd both have hit the floor
00:11:15The nurse gave him medicine
00:11:17And sent me for plain broth
00:11:21When I got back
00:11:22Only Adrian was left in the office
00:11:26His one visible eye watched me
00:11:28Half amused
00:11:30You think I'm hideous?
00:11:32And you still help me?
00:11:34That's pretty kind, seatmate
00:11:35I blinked
00:11:38Huh?
00:11:39I'm not grossed out by you
00:11:41I figured you hated me
00:11:42That's why I never talked to you
00:11:45He raised an eyebrow
00:11:47Why would I hate you?
00:11:49I'd said it a hundred times
00:11:51It came out easy
00:11:52Because I'm fat
00:11:55Adrian laughed
00:11:56Low and clear
00:11:58The eye looking back at me was warm
00:12:01It was even beautiful
00:12:03It was nothing like a face you'd need to hide
00:12:07Then why do you always wear a mask?
00:12:09Want to see for yourself?
00:12:11Before I could answer
00:12:12His fingers hooked under the strap of his mask
00:12:32Why are you confessing to me, fatty?
00:12:36The fat girl has a crush
00:12:38That's adorable
00:12:40Fatty!
00:12:45You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
00:12:53The cinnamon roll I gave him landed in the trash
00:12:57The whole class couldn't stop laughing
00:13:01Did you really think a fat pig like you had a shot with me?
00:13:10That's Chase Sullivan
00:13:12The star quarterback
00:13:17Every girl at Lincoln High wants him
00:13:22And then there's me
00:13:24I'm just Tessa Lane
00:13:28Fatty!
00:13:30Everyone here just calls me fatty
00:13:36Fatty
00:13:37I just confessed to him in front of the entire class
00:13:41It was the worst day of my life
00:13:43But here's what nobody knows
00:13:46Three weeks ago
00:13:47That same guy told me I was beautiful
00:13:51Oops!
00:13:52Move it, fatty!
00:13:54Tyler knocked my lunch tray out of my hands on purpose
00:13:58Everyone walked past me, laughing
00:14:02Then a hand reached down and helped me pick it up
00:14:09It was Chase
00:14:10He pulled me to my feet
00:14:13Ignore them
00:14:14They're trash
00:14:16I said what I always say
00:14:18It's okay, I'm used to it
00:14:21They're right, aren't they?
00:14:23He grabbed my chin and made me look at him
00:14:26You're pretty
00:14:27Don't let anyone tell you different
00:14:29Then he walked off like it was nothing
00:14:34Three weeks
00:14:35It was all I could think about
00:14:38A guy like that had been kind to me
00:14:41I actually thought I had a chance
00:14:44So
00:14:45I did something insane
00:14:48I bought him a cinnamon roll
00:14:52Then
00:14:52In front of everyone
00:14:54I walked up to his desk
00:14:57Confessed my feelings to him
00:15:01Chase
00:15:01I
00:15:02I like you
00:15:04You already saw how that went
00:15:08Why are you confessing to me?
00:15:09You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
00:15:12The fat girl has a crush?
00:15:13That's adorable
00:15:15I looked around the classroom
00:15:17Everyone was laughing at me
00:15:19And I understood
00:15:21No one would believe a guy like Chase would like me
00:15:30I cried in a bathroom stall until my eyes swelled shut
00:15:36I pulled myself together and came out of the bathroom
00:15:39Then I went back to my seat
00:15:41Hannah, the one girl who still ate lunch with me
00:15:44She was my only friend
00:15:45At least, that's what I believed
00:15:47Don't be upset, Tess
00:15:48He didn't mean it
00:15:49You can't really blame him, though
00:15:51He was always nice to you
00:15:52And after he was so nice to you, you confessed in front of everyone?
00:15:56You grossed him out
00:15:57You really did
00:15:58The worst part was that I agreed with her
00:16:01You're right
00:16:02I got way ahead of myself
00:16:04I'll apologize when he's back
00:16:06Good
00:16:06Just say sorry
00:16:08It'll blow over
00:16:09You're cute, you know
00:16:10You're soft and round like a marshmallow
00:16:13I let that go and gave her a small smile
00:16:16But Chase didn't come back that day
00:16:18And I never did get to say sorry
00:16:25The next morning, his buddy came to clear out the seat beside me
00:16:29Chase is out three days
00:16:31He got so grossed out he threw up
00:16:33He asked Ms. Dawson to move him
00:16:39It's not about you, don't read into it
00:16:42But it was about me
00:16:44It always had been
00:16:47Chase came back after three days
00:16:49He walked in with his arm around the prettiest girl in school
00:16:53It was Madison Pierce, captain of the cheer squad
00:16:57She'd tormented me since freshman year
00:17:01Chase, you actually got a girlfriend?
00:17:04So is this real?
00:17:05Or are you two messing around?
00:17:07Madison pouted
00:17:08All fake offense
00:17:09What's that supposed to mean?
00:17:11I don't let just anyone touch me
00:17:13Chase lifted an eyebrow and didn't deny
00:17:16Half the class started cheering them on
00:17:21I looked down at my books and went quiet
00:17:23At least no one cared about my little scene anymore
00:17:27After that, Chase and I didn't speak for a long time
00:17:30I got used to sitting alone in English
00:17:33Head down, working
00:17:34And slowly, something happened that nobody expected
00:17:38On the next practice essay, I ached it
00:17:41It was the first time I ever beat Ethan
00:17:43Ethan was the kid who topped every class
00:17:47I've never scored higher than him
00:17:49When class ended, he dragged his chair beside me
00:17:52He smirked at my shocked face
00:17:56Miss Dawson told me to learn from you
00:17:59I'm your new seatmate
00:18:01Show me the ropes
00:18:03For the first time in months, I had someone next to me again
00:18:06I was happy
00:18:08Then I glanced up without thinking
00:18:10Chase was watching us from across the room
00:18:12His face was ice cold
00:18:14He'd clearly been staring a while
00:18:16He looked away first, with a strange little smile
00:18:19I figured my confession had disgusted him for good
00:18:21He couldn't even stand to see me doing okay
00:18:24The next day, Ethan brought me two cinnamon rolls
00:18:31He set them on my desk
00:18:33For me?
00:18:35Yeah
00:18:35It's a thank you
00:18:37I took them with both hands
00:18:40I never let good food go to waste
00:18:43A soft laugh came from beside us
00:18:47Chase stood there, hoodie zipped to his chin
00:18:50He leaned both hands on Ethan's desk and looked him over
00:18:54Buddy, I didn't know you had such unique taste
00:18:57His eyes were bright and mean
00:19:00What's that supposed to mean?
00:19:02Ethan's face hardened
00:19:03Chase dropped a stack of postcards on our desks
00:19:08Every woman on postcards had been drawn fat and ugly on purpose
00:19:12These are for you
00:19:14You like this type, right?
00:19:16Do you want posters tomorrow, too?
00:19:18Who the hell likes pigs?
00:19:20Ethan shoved his chair, face dark red
00:19:22Chase wasn't even mad
00:19:24He raised a brow and let out a slow
00:19:27Huh, you switched seats
00:19:28I figured you were into her
00:19:30No?
00:19:33His friends howled
00:19:34And we became the focus of the class again
00:19:36Ethan cursed under his breath
00:19:38He hauled his stuff back to his old seat
00:19:41Neither of them looked at me once
00:19:43But every word was about me
00:19:46The cinnamon rolls sat there and went cold
00:19:49Before Chase walked off, I made myself speak
00:19:52Why are you doing this?
00:19:54He stopped beside me and stared at the back wall
00:19:56He didn't answer
00:19:58Instead, he asked his own question
00:20:01Low and cruel
00:20:03What, are you that desperate for attention?
00:20:06You throw yourself at every guy who's nice to you?
00:20:11After that, the whole class kept their distance
00:20:13The boys avoided me
00:20:15None of the girls wanted to talk, either
00:20:18People like the warm, easy-going ones
00:20:20I was just the quiet, fat girl in the corner
00:20:23But I didn't think about changing myself for anyone
00:20:26The one time I tried, it was for Chase
00:20:28Look how that turned out
00:20:31I didn't even like him anymore
00:20:32So what was the point?
00:20:34That Friday, gym class got a free activity time
00:20:36Then the rain came, hard and fast
00:20:39Everyone bolted for the doors at once
00:20:41I hadn't even cleared the field when my knee twisted under me
00:20:44A sharp pain shot up my leg
00:20:46And my knee buckled
00:20:47My legs wouldn't hold me at all
00:20:49I went down on the wet track and couldn't get up
00:20:51The crowd kept running for cover
00:20:52Nobody even slowed down
00:20:54Two girls splashed past, barely glancing down
00:20:57Wait, is that Fatty on the ground?
00:20:59Ugh, leave her
00:21:00I'm not getting soaked for her
00:21:03And they were gone too
00:21:04Then two pairs of legs stopped right next to me
00:21:07Someone was finally there
00:21:09I grabbed a pant leg without thinking
00:21:11Rain running into my mouth
00:21:12Please, I think my knee gave out
00:21:14I can't stand up on my own
00:21:16Can you help me?
00:21:16The legs went still
00:21:17Then a hand peeled my fingers off the fabric
00:21:20And a voice said one word
00:21:22No
00:21:26I looked up
00:21:27It was Chase
00:21:29Madison laughed behind her hand
00:21:32I knew you'd hurt yourself eventually
00:21:34Now you can't even stand up
00:21:36Chase held the umbrella over her
00:21:38And stepped around me
00:21:39I can't help you
00:21:41His voice came flat through the rain
00:21:43And they walked away
00:21:45I sat there alone in the downpour
00:21:48In the end
00:21:48I dragged myself up
00:21:50Off that track by myself
00:21:52I limped the long way
00:21:53To the front office
00:21:58I didn't want anyone
00:21:59To see me cry
00:22:00I was still sulking
00:22:02When Ms. Dot Dawson
00:22:03Our English teacher
00:22:04Walked in
00:22:04A new guy trailed behind her
00:22:07He wore a mask
00:22:08And a baseball cap pulled low
00:22:10You couldn't see an inch of his face
00:22:12Adrian Vance
00:22:14You'll sit next to Tressa
00:22:16He sat down without a word
00:22:19Tyler, of course
00:22:21Couldn't keep his mouth shut
00:22:22Look at this guy
00:22:23His face is all covered up
00:22:25I bet he's hideous
00:22:27Madison leaned over from Chase's side
00:22:30He asked me
00:22:31Why else would he hide it?
00:22:35Tyler grinned
00:22:36Look, it's the ghost and the fat chick
00:22:38Are they a new couple?
00:22:46The new guy said nothing
00:22:48Adrian and I went
00:22:49Almost a month without a word
00:22:51After the Ethan disaster
00:22:53I wasn't about to get close to anyone
00:22:55Then one lunch
00:22:57I saw him slumped over his desk
00:22:59His hand was pressed hard to his stomach
00:23:02His shoulders were shaking
00:23:03I hesitated
00:23:05Then I walked over
00:23:10Hey
00:23:12Is it your stomach?
00:23:14He gave a low
00:23:15Mmm
00:23:16Sweat had broken out on the back of his neck
00:23:19He was in real pain
00:23:22Let me take you to the nurse
00:23:24He didn't pull away when I touched him
00:23:31He's almost 6'3
00:23:32And most of him leaned on me
00:23:34Good thing I'm built solid
00:23:36Or we'd both have hit the floor
00:23:38The nurse gave him medicine
00:23:40And sent me for plain broth
00:23:44When I got back
00:23:45Only Adrian was left in the office
00:23:49His one visible eye watched me
00:23:51Half amused
00:23:54You think I'm hideous?
00:23:55And you still help me?
00:23:57That's pretty kind, seatmate
00:23:58I blinked
00:24:01Huh?
00:24:02I'm not grossed out by you
00:24:04I figured you hated me
00:24:06That's why I never talked to you
00:24:08He raised an eyebrow
00:24:10Why would I hate you?
00:24:12I'd said it a hundred times
00:24:14It came out easy
00:24:16Because I'm fat
00:24:18Adrian laughed
00:24:19Low and clear
00:24:22The eye looking back at me was warm
00:24:24It was even beautiful
00:24:26It was nothing like a face you'd need to hide
00:24:30Then why do you always wear a mask?
00:24:32Want to see for yourself?
00:24:34Before I could answer
00:24:35His fingers hooked under the strap of his mask
00:24:55Why are you confessing to me, fatty?
00:24:59The fat girl has a crush
00:25:01That's adorable
00:25:03Fatty
00:25:08You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
00:25:16The cinnamon roll I gave him landed in the trash
00:25:20The whole class couldn't stop laughing
00:25:24Did you really think a fat pig like you had a shot with me?
00:25:33That's Chase Sullivan
00:25:36The star quarterback
00:25:40Every girl at Lincoln High wants him
00:25:46And then there's me
00:25:47I'm just Tessa Lane
00:25:51Fatty
00:25:53Everyone here just calls me fatty
00:25:59Fatty
00:25:59Fatty
00:26:00I just confessed to him in front of the entire class
00:26:04It was the worst day of my life
00:26:06But here's what nobody knows
00:26:09Three weeks ago
00:26:10That same guy told me I was beautiful
00:26:15Oops
00:26:15Move it, fatty
00:26:17Tyler knocked my lunch tray out of my hands on purpose
00:26:21Everyone walked past me
00:26:23Laughing
00:26:25Then a hand reached down and helped me pick it up
00:26:32It was Chase
00:26:33He pulled me to my feet
00:26:37Ignore them
00:26:37They're trash
00:26:39I said what I always say
00:26:42It's okay
00:26:42I'm used to it
00:26:43They're right, aren't they?
00:26:46He grabbed my chin and made me look at him
00:26:49You're pretty
00:26:50Don't let anyone tell you different
00:26:52Then he walked off like it was nothing
00:26:57Three weeks
00:26:58It was all I could think about
00:27:01A guy like that had been kind to me
00:27:04I actually thought I had a chance
00:27:07So
00:27:09I did something insane
00:27:11I bought him a cinnamon roll
00:27:15Then
00:27:15In front of everyone
00:27:17I walked up to his desk
00:27:20Confessed my feelings to him
00:27:24Ch-Chase
00:27:24I-I like you
00:27:27You already saw how that went
00:27:31Why are you confessing to me?
00:27:33You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
00:27:35The fat girl has a crush?
00:27:36That's adorable
00:27:37Laughing
00:27:38I looked around the classroom
00:27:40Laughing
00:27:40Everyone was laughing at me
00:27:42And I understood
00:27:44No one would believe a guy like Chase would like me
00:27:53I cried in a bathroom stall until my eyes swelled shut
00:27:59I pulled myself together and came out of the bathroom
00:28:02Then I went back to my seat
00:28:04Hannah
00:28:05The one girl who still ate lunch with me
00:28:07She was my only friend
00:28:08At least, that's what I believed
00:28:10Don't be upset, Tess
00:28:11He didn't mean it
00:28:12You can't really blame him, though
00:28:14He was always nice to you
00:28:16And after he was so nice to you
00:28:17You confessed in front of everyone?
00:28:19You grossed him out
00:28:20You really did
00:28:21The worst part was that I agreed with her
00:28:24You're right
00:28:25I got way ahead of myself
00:28:27I'll apologize when he's back
00:28:29Good
00:28:30Just say sorry
00:28:31It'll blow over
00:28:32You're cute, you know
00:28:33You're soft and round like a marshmallow
00:28:36I let that go and gave her a small smile
00:28:40But Chase didn't come back that day
00:28:42And I never did get to say sorry
00:28:48The next morning, his buddy came to clear out the seat beside me
00:28:53Chase is out three days
00:28:54He got so grossed out he threw up
00:28:56He asked Ms. Dawson to move him
00:29:02It's not about you, don't read into it
00:29:05But it was about me
00:29:07It always had been
00:29:10Chase came back after three days
00:29:13He walked in with his arm around the prettiest girl in school
00:29:17It was Madison Pierce, captain of the cheer squad
00:29:20She'd tormented me since freshman year
00:29:24Chase, you actually got a girlfriend?
00:29:27So is this real, or are you two messing around?
00:29:30Madison pouted, all fake offense
00:29:32What's that supposed to mean?
00:29:34I don't let just anyone touch me
00:29:36Chase lifted an eyebrow and didn't deny
00:29:39Half the class started cheering them on
00:29:44I looked down at my books and went quiet
00:29:46At least no one cared about my little scene anymore
00:29:50After that, Chase and I didn't speak for a long time
00:29:53I got used to sitting alone in English
00:29:56Head down, working
00:29:58And slowly, something happened that nobody expected
00:30:01On the next practice essay, I ached it
00:30:04It was the first time I ever beat Ethan
00:30:06Ethan was the kid who topped every class
00:30:10I've never scored higher than him
00:30:12When class ended, he dragged his chair beside me
00:30:15He smirked at my shocked face
00:30:19Miss Dawson told me to learn from you
00:30:22I'm your new seatmate
00:30:24Show me the ropes
00:30:26For the first time in months
00:30:28I had someone next to me again
00:30:29I was happy
00:30:31Then I glanced up without thinking
00:30:33Chase was watching us from across the room
00:30:35His face was ice cold
00:30:37He'd clearly been staring a while
00:30:39He looked away first
00:30:40With a strange little smile
00:30:42I figured my confession had disgusted him for good
00:30:45He couldn't even stand to see me doing okay
00:30:51The next day, Ethan brought me two cinnamon rolls
00:30:54He set them on my desk
00:30:56For me?
00:30:58Yeah, it's a thank you
00:31:00I took them with both hands
00:31:03I never let good food go to waste
00:31:06A soft laugh came from beside us
00:31:10Chase stood there, hoodie zipped to his chin
00:31:13He leaned both hands on Ethan's desk and looked him over
00:31:16Buddy, I didn't know you had such unique taste
00:31:20His eyes were bright and mean
00:31:23What's that supposed to mean?
00:31:25Ethan's face hardened
00:31:26Chase dropped a stack of postcards on our desks
00:31:31Every woman on postcards had been drawn fat and ugly on purpose
00:31:35These are for you
00:31:36You like this type, right?
00:31:39Do you want posters tomorrow, too?
00:31:42Who the hell likes pigs?
00:31:43Ethan shoved his chair, face dark red
00:31:45Chase wasn't even mad
00:31:47He raised a brow and let out a slow
00:31:50Huh, you switched seats
00:31:51I figured you were into her
00:31:53No?
00:31:56His friends howled
00:31:57And we became the focus of the class again
00:31:59Ethan cursed under his breath
00:32:01He hauled his stuff back to his old seat
00:32:04Neither of them looked at me once
00:32:06But every word was about me
00:32:09The cinnamon rolls sat there and went cold
00:32:12Before Chase walked off, I made myself speak
00:32:15Why are you doing this?
00:32:17He stopped beside me and stared at the back wall
00:32:20He didn't answer
00:32:22Instead, he asked his own question
00:32:25Low and cruel
00:32:26What, are you that desperate for attention?
00:32:29You throw yourself at every guy who's nice to you?
00:32:34After that, the whole class kept their distance
00:32:36The boys avoided me
00:32:38None of the girls wanted to talk, either
00:32:41People like the warm, easy-going ones
00:32:43I was just the quiet, fat girl in the corner
00:32:46But I didn't think about changing myself for anyone
00:32:49The one time I tried, it was for Chase
00:32:51Look how that turned out
00:32:54I didn't even like him anymore
00:32:55So what was the point?
00:32:57That Friday, gym class got a free activity time
00:32:59Then the rain came, hard and fast
00:33:02Everyone bolted for the doors at once
00:33:04I hadn't even cleared the field when my knee twisted under me
00:33:07A sharp pain shot up my leg, and my knee buckled
00:33:10My legs wouldn't hold me at all
00:33:12I went down on the wet track and couldn't get up
00:33:14The crowd kept running for cover
00:33:16Nobody even slowed down
00:33:17Two girls splashed past, barely glancing down
00:33:20Wait, is that Fatty on the ground?
00:33:22Ugh, leave her
00:33:23I'm not getting soaked for her
00:33:26And they were gone, too
00:33:28Then two pairs of legs stopped right next to me
00:33:30Someone was finally there
00:33:32I grabbed a pant leg without thinking
00:33:34Rain running into my mouth
00:33:35Please, I think my knee gave out
00:33:37I can't stand up on my own
00:33:39Can you help me?
00:33:40The legs went still
00:33:41Then a hand peeled my fingers off the fabric
00:33:43And a voice said one word
00:33:44No
00:33:45I looked up
00:33:50It was Chase
00:33:52Madison laughed behind her hand
00:33:55I knew you'd hurt yourself eventually
00:33:57Now you can't even stand up
00:33:59Chase held the umbrella over her
00:34:01And stepped around me
00:34:03I can't help you
00:34:04His voice came flat through the rain
00:34:06And they walked away
00:34:08I sat there alone in the downpour
00:34:11In the end, I dragged myself up
00:34:13Off that track by myself
00:34:15I limped the long way to the front office
00:34:21I didn't want anyone to see me cry
00:34:23I was still sulking when Ms. Dot Dawson
00:34:26Our English teacher walked in
00:34:27A new guy trailed behind her
00:34:30He wore a mask and a baseball cap pulled low
00:34:33You couldn't see an inch of his face
00:34:35Adrian Vance?
00:34:37You'll sit next to Tressa
00:34:39He sat down without a word
00:34:43Tyler, of course, couldn't keep his mouth shut
00:34:45Look at this guy
00:34:47His face is all covered up
00:34:48I bet he's hideous
00:34:51Madison leaned over from Chase's side
00:34:53He asked me
00:34:54Why else would he hide it?
00:34:58Tyler grinned
00:34:59Look, it's the ghost and the fat chick
00:35:01Are they a new couple?
00:35:09The new guy said nothing
00:35:11Adrian and I went almost a month without a word
00:35:14After the Ethan disaster
00:35:16I wasn't about to get close to anyone
00:35:19Then one lunch
00:35:20I saw him slumped over his desk
00:35:23His hand was pressed hard to his stomach
00:35:25His shoulders were shaking
00:35:27I hesitated
00:35:28Then I walked over
00:35:34Hey
00:35:35Is it your stomach?
00:35:37He gave a low mmm
00:35:40Sweat had broken out on the back of his neck
00:35:42He was in real pain
00:35:46Let me take you to the nurse
00:35:48He didn't pull away when I touched him
00:35:54He's almost 6'3
00:35:55And most of him leaned on me
00:35:57Good thing I'm built solid
00:35:59Or we'd both have hit the floor
00:36:01The nurse gave him medicine
00:36:03And sent me for plain broth
00:36:07When I got back
00:36:08Only Adrian was left in the office
00:36:12His one visible eye watched me
00:36:14Half amused
00:36:17You think I'm hideous?
00:36:18And you still help me?
00:36:20That's pretty kind, seatmate
00:36:21I blinked
00:36:24Huh?
00:36:25I'm not grossed out by you
00:36:27I figured you hated me
00:36:29That's why I never talked to you
00:36:31He raised an eyebrow
00:36:33Why would I hate you?
00:36:35I'd said it a hundred times
00:36:37It came out easy
00:36:39Because I'm fat
00:36:41Adrian laughed
00:36:42Low and clear
00:36:45The eye looking back at me was warm
00:36:48It was even beautiful
00:36:50It was nothing like a face you'd need to hide
00:36:53Then why do you always wear a mask?
00:36:56Want to see for yourself?
00:36:57Before I could answer
00:36:58His fingers hooked under the strap of his mask
00:37:19Why are you confessing to me, fatty?
00:37:22The fat girl has a crush
00:37:24That's adorable
00:37:27Fatty!
00:37:32You don't actually think I met you were pretty, do you?
00:37:39The cinnamon roll I gave him landed in the trash
00:37:43The whole class couldn't stop laughing
00:37:47Did you really think a fat pig like you had a shot with me?
00:37:56That's Chase Sullivan
00:37:59The star quarterback
00:38:03Every girl at Lincoln High wants him
00:38:09And then there's me
00:38:11I'm just Tessa Lane
00:38:15Fatty!
00:38:16Everyone here just calls me fatty
00:38:20Fatty!
00:38:22Fatty!
00:38:23I just confess to him in front of the entire class
00:38:27It was the worst day of my life
00:38:29But here's what nobody knows
00:38:32Three weeks ago
00:38:33That same guy told me I was beautiful
00:38:38Oops!
00:38:39Move it, fatty!
00:38:40Tyler knocked my lunch tray out of my hands on purpose
00:38:44Everyone walked past me
00:38:46Laughing
00:38:48Then a hand reached down and helped me pick it up
00:38:55It was Chase
00:38:56He pulled me to my feet
00:39:00Ignore them
00:39:01They're trash
00:39:02I said what I always say
00:39:05It's okay, I'm used to it
00:39:07They're right, aren't they?
00:39:09He grabbed my chin and made me look at him
00:39:13You're pretty
00:39:13Don't let anyone tell you different
00:39:16Then he walked off like it was nothing
00:39:21Three weeks
00:39:21It was all I could think about
00:39:24A guy like that had been kind to me
00:39:28I actually thought I had a chance
00:39:30So
00:39:32I did something insane
00:39:34I bought him a cinnamon roll
00:39:38Then
00:39:38In front of everyone
00:39:40I walked up to his desk
00:39:43Confessed my feelings to him
00:39:47Chase
00:39:47Chase, I like you
00:39:51You already saw how that went
00:39:54Why are you confessing to me?
00:39:56You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
00:39:58The fat girl has a crush?
00:39:59That's adorable
00:40:01I looked around the classroom
00:40:04Everyone was laughing at me
00:40:05And I understood
00:40:07No one would believe a guy like Chase would like me
00:40:16I cried in a bathroom stall until my eyes swelled shut
00:40:22I pulled myself together and came out of the bathroom
00:40:25Then I went back to my seat
00:40:27Hannah, the one girl who still ate lunch with me
00:40:30She was my only friend
00:40:31At least, that's what I believed
00:40:33Don't be upset, Tess
00:40:35He didn't mean it
00:40:35You can't really blame him, though
00:40:37He was always nice to you
00:40:39And after he was so nice to you, you confessed in front of everyone?
00:40:42You grossed him out
00:40:43You really did
00:40:45The worst part was that I agreed with her
00:40:47You're right
00:40:48I got way ahead of myself
00:40:50I'll apologize when he's back
00:40:52Good
00:40:53Just say sorry
00:40:54It'll blow over
00:40:55You're cute, you know
00:40:57You're soft and round like a marshmallow
00:41:00I let that go and gave her a small smile
00:41:03But Chase didn't come back that day
00:41:05And I never did get to say sorry
00:41:11The next morning, his buddy came to clear out the seat beside me
00:41:16Chase is out three days
00:41:18He got so grossed out he threw up
00:41:19He asked Ms. Dawson to move him
00:41:25It's not about you, don't read into it
00:41:28But it was about me
00:41:30It always had been
00:41:33Chase came back after three days
00:41:36He walked in with his arm around the prettiest girl in school
00:41:40It was Madison Pierce, captain of the cheer squad
00:41:44She'd tormented me since freshman year
00:41:47Chase, you actually got a girlfriend?
00:41:50So is this real?
00:41:51Or are you two messing around?
00:41:53Madison pouted
00:41:54All fake offense
00:41:55What's that supposed to mean?
00:41:57I don't let just anyone touch me
00:41:59Chase lifted an eyebrow and didn't deny
00:42:03Half the class started cheering them on
00:42:07I looked down at my books and went quiet
00:42:10At least no one cared about my little scene anymore
00:42:14After that, Chase and I didn't speak for a long time
00:42:16I got used to sitting alone in English
00:42:19Head down, working
00:42:21And slowly, something happened that nobody expected
00:42:24On the next practice essay, I ached it
00:42:27It was the first time I ever beat Ethan
00:42:30Ethan was the kid who topped every class
00:42:33I've never scored higher than him
00:42:35When class ended, he dragged his chair beside me
00:42:38He smirked at my shocked face
00:42:42Miss Dawson told me to learn from you
00:42:45I'm your new seatmate
00:42:47Show me the ropes
00:42:49For the first time in months, I had someone next to me again
00:42:53I was happy
00:42:54Then I glanced up without thinking
00:42:56Chase was watching us from across the room
00:42:58His face was ice cold
00:43:00He'd clearly been staring a while
00:43:02He looked away first, with a strange little smile
00:43:05I figured my confession had disgusted him for good
00:43:08He couldn't even stand to see me doing okay
00:43:14The next day, Ethan brought me two cinnamon rolls
00:43:17He set them on my desk
00:43:20For me?
00:43:21Yeah
00:43:21It's a thank you
00:43:23I took them with both hands
00:43:26I never let good food go to waste
00:43:30A soft laugh came from beside us
00:43:33Chase stood there, hoodie zipped to his chin
00:43:36He leaned both hands on Ethan's desk and looked him over
00:43:41Buddy, I didn't know you had such unique taste
00:43:43His eyes were bright and mean
00:43:46What's that supposed to mean?
00:43:48Ethan's face hardened
00:43:49Chase dropped a stack of postcards on our desks
00:43:54Every woman on postcards had been drawn fat and ugly on purpose
00:43:59These are for you
00:44:00You like this type, right?
00:44:03Do you want posters tomorrow too?
00:44:04Who the hell likes pigs?
00:44:06Ethan shoved his chair, face dark red
00:44:09Chase wasn't even mad
00:44:10He raised a brow and let out a slow
00:44:13Huh, you switched seats
00:44:15I figured you were into her
00:44:16No?
00:44:19His friends howled
00:44:20And we became the focus of the class again
00:44:22Ethan cursed under his breath
00:44:24He hauled his stuff back to his old seat
00:44:27Neither of them looked at me once
00:44:29But every word was about me
00:44:32The cinnamon rolls sat there and went cold
00:44:35Before Chase walked off, I made myself speak
00:44:38Why are you doing this?
00:44:40He stopped beside me and stared at the back wall
00:44:43He didn't answer
00:44:44Instead, he asked his own question
00:44:47Low and cruel
00:44:49What, are you that desperate for attention?
00:44:52You throw yourself at every guy who's nice to you?
00:44:57After that, the whole class kept their distance
00:44:59The boys avoided me
00:45:01None of the girls wanted to talk either
00:45:04People like the warm, easy-going ones
00:45:06I was just the quiet, fat girl in the corner
00:45:09But I didn't think about changing myself for anyone
00:45:12The one time I tried, it was for Chase
00:45:14Look how that turned out
00:45:17I didn't even like him anymore
00:45:18So what was the point?
00:45:20That Friday, gym class got a free activity time
00:45:23Then the rain came, hard and fast
00:45:25Everyone bolted for the doors at once
00:45:27I hadn't even cleared the field when my knee twisted under me
00:45:30A sharp pain shot up my leg
00:45:32And my knee buckled
00:45:33My legs wouldn't hold me at all
00:45:35I went down on the wet track and couldn't get up
00:45:37The crowd kept running for cover
00:45:39Nobody even slowed down
00:45:40Two girls splashed past, barely glancing down
00:45:43Wait, is that Fatty on the ground?
00:45:46Ugh, leave her
00:45:46I'm not getting soaked for her
00:45:49And they were gone too
00:45:51Then two pairs of legs stopped right next to me
00:45:53Someone was finally there
00:45:55I grabbed a pant leg without thinking
00:45:57Rain running into my mouth
00:45:59Please, I think my knee gave out
00:46:01I can't stand up on my own
00:46:02Can you help me?
00:46:03The legs went still
00:46:04Then a hand peeled my fingers off the fabric
00:46:06And a voice said one word
00:46:08No
00:46:13I looked up
00:46:14It was Chase
00:46:16Madison laughed behind her hand
00:46:19I knew you'd hurt yourself eventually
00:46:20Now you can't even stand up
00:46:22Chase held the umbrella over her
00:46:24And stepped around me
00:46:26I can't help you
00:46:27His voice came flat through the rain
00:46:29And they walked away
00:46:31I sat there alone in the downpour
00:46:34In the end, I dragged myself up off that track by myself
00:46:38I limped the long way to the front office
00:46:44I didn't want anyone to see me cry
00:46:46I was still sulking when Ms. Dot Dawson, our English teacher, walked in
00:46:51A new guy trailed behind her
00:46:53He wore a mask and a baseball cap pulled low
00:46:56You couldn't see an inch of his face
00:46:58Adrian Vance?
00:47:00You'll sit next to Tressa
00:47:02He sat down without a word
00:47:06Tyler, of course, couldn't keep his mouth shut
00:47:08Look at this guy
00:47:10His face is all covered up
00:47:11I bet he's hideous
00:47:14Madison leaned over from Chase's side
00:47:16He has to be
00:47:17Why else would he hide it?
00:47:21Tyler grinned
00:47:22Look, it's the ghost and the fat chick
00:47:25Are they a new couple?
00:47:32The new guy said nothing
00:47:35Adrian and I went almost a month without a word
00:47:38After the Ethan disaster
00:47:39I wasn't about to get close to anyone
00:47:42Then one lunch
00:47:43I saw him slumped over his desk
00:47:46His hand was pressed hard to his stomach
00:47:48His shoulders were shaking
00:47:50I hesitated
00:47:51Then I walked over
00:47:57Hey
00:47:58Is it your stomach?
00:48:00He gave a low mmm
00:48:03Sweat had broken out on the back of his neck
00:48:05He was in real pain
00:48:09Let me take you to the nurse
00:48:11He didn't pull away when I touched him
00:48:17He's almost six foot three
00:48:19And most of him leaned on me
00:48:20Good thing I'm built solid
00:48:22Or we'd both have hit the floor
00:48:24The nurse gave him medicine
00:48:26And sent me for plain broth
00:48:30When I got back
00:48:31Only Adrian was left in the office
00:48:35His one visible eye watched me
00:48:37Half amused
00:48:40You think I'm hideous?
00:48:41And you still help me?
00:48:43That's pretty kind, seatmate
00:48:45I blinked
00:48:47Huh?
00:48:49I'm not grossed out by you
00:48:50I figured you hated me
00:48:52That's why I never talked to you
00:48:54He raised an eyebrow
00:48:56Why would I hate you?
00:48:58I'd said it a hundred times
00:49:00It came out easy
00:49:02Because I'm fat
00:49:04Adrian laughed
00:49:06Low and clear
00:49:08The eye looking back at me was warm
00:49:10It was even beautiful
00:49:13It was nothing like a face you'd need to hide
00:49:16Then why do you always wear a mask?
00:49:19Want to see for yourself?
00:49:20Before I could answer
00:49:22His fingers hooked under the strap of his mask
00:49:42Why are you confessing to me, fatty?
00:49:45The fat girl has a crush
00:49:47That's adorable
00:49:50Fatty!
00:49:55You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
00:50:02The cinnamon roll I gave him landed in the trash
00:50:07The whole class couldn't stop laughing
00:50:11Did you really think a fat pig like you had a shot with me?
00:50:19That's Chase Sullivan
00:50:22The star quarterback
00:50:26Every girl at Lincoln High wants him
00:50:32And then there's me
00:50:34I'm just Tessa Lane
00:50:38Fatty!
00:50:39Everyone here just calls me fatty
00:50:46Fatty
00:50:46I just confessed to him in front of the entire class
00:50:50It was the worst day of my life
00:50:52But here's what nobody knows
00:50:55Three weeks ago
00:50:56That same guy told me I was beautiful
00:51:01Oops!
00:51:02Move it, fatty!
00:51:04Tyler knocked my lunch tray out of my hands on purpose
00:51:07Everyone walked past me
00:51:09Laughing
00:51:11Then a hand reached down and helped me pick it up
00:51:19It was Chase
00:51:20He pulled me to my feet
00:51:23Ignore them
00:51:24They're trash
00:51:25I said what I always say
00:51:28It's okay
00:51:29I'm used to it
00:51:30They're right, aren't they?
00:51:33He grabbed my chin and made me look at him
00:51:36You're pretty
00:51:36Don't let anyone tell you're different
00:51:39Then he walked off like it was nothing
00:51:44Three weeks
00:51:45It was all I could think about
00:51:48A guy like that had been kind to me
00:51:51I actually thought I had a chance
00:51:53So I did something insane
00:51:57I bought him a cinnamon roll
00:52:01Then in front of everyone
00:52:03I walked up to his desk
00:52:06Confessed my feelings to him
00:52:10Chase, I like you
00:52:14You already saw how that went
00:52:17Why are you confessing to me?
00:52:19You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
00:52:21The fat girl has a crush?
00:52:23That's adorable
00:52:25I looked around the classroom
00:52:27Everyone was laughing at me
00:52:28And I understood
00:52:30No one would believe
00:52:31A guy like Chase would like me
00:52:39I cried in a bathroom stall
00:52:41Until my eyes swelled shut
00:52:45I pulled myself together
00:52:47And came out of the bathroom
00:52:48Then I went back to my seat
00:52:50Hannah, the one girl
00:52:52Who still ate lunch with me
00:52:53She was my only friend
00:52:54At least, that's what I believed
00:52:56Don't be upset, Tess
00:52:58He didn't mean it
00:52:59You can't really blame him, though
00:53:00He was always nice to you
00:53:02And after he was so nice to you
00:53:03You confessed in front of everyone?
00:53:05You grossed him out
00:53:06You really did
00:53:08The worst part was that I agreed with her
00:53:10You're right
00:53:11I got way ahead of myself
00:53:14I'll apologize when he's back
00:53:15Good
00:53:16Just say sorry
00:53:17It'll blow over
00:53:19You're cute, you know
00:53:20You're soft and round
00:53:21Like a marshmallow
00:53:23I let that go
00:53:24And gave her a small smile
00:53:26But Chase didn't come back that day
00:53:28And I never did get to say sorry
00:53:34The next morning
00:53:35His buddy came to clear out the seat beside me
00:53:39Chase is out three days
00:53:41He got so grossed out he threw up
00:53:42He asked Ms. Dawson to move him
00:53:48It's not about you
00:53:49Don't read into it
00:53:51But it was about me
00:53:53It always had been
00:53:56Chase came back after three days
00:53:59He walked in with his arm around the prettiest girl in school
00:54:03It was Madison Pierce
00:54:05Captain of the cheer squad
00:54:06She'd tormented me since freshman year
00:54:10Chase!
00:54:11You actually got a girlfriend?
00:54:13So is this real?
00:54:14Or are you two messing around?
00:54:16Madison pouted
00:54:17All fake offense
00:54:19What's that supposed to mean?
00:54:21I don't let just anyone touch me
00:54:22Chase lifted an eyebrow and didn't deny
00:54:26Half the class started cheering them on
00:54:30I looked down at my books and went quiet
00:54:33At least no one cared about my little scene anymore
00:54:37After that, Chase and I didn't speak for a long time
00:54:40I got used to sitting alone in English
00:54:42Head down, working
00:54:44And slowly, something happened that nobody expected
00:54:47On the next practice essay
00:54:49I ached it
00:54:50It was the first time I ever beat Ethan
00:54:53Ethan was the kid who topped every class
00:54:56I've never scored higher than him
00:54:58When class ended
00:54:59He dragged his chair beside me
00:55:01He smirked at my shocked face
00:55:05Ms. Dawson told me to learn from you
00:55:08I'm your new seatmate
00:55:10Show me the ropes
00:55:12For the first time in months
00:55:14I had someone next to me again
00:55:16I was happy
00:55:17Then I glanced up without thinking
00:55:19Chase was watching us from across the room
00:55:22His face was ice cold
00:55:23He'd clearly been staring a while
00:55:25He looked away first
00:55:26With a strange little smile
00:55:28I figured my confession had disgusted him for good
00:55:31He couldn't even stand to see me doing okay
00:55:37The next day, Ethan brought me two cinnamon rolls
00:55:40He set them on my desk
00:55:43For me?
00:55:44Yeah
00:55:44It's a thank you
00:55:47I took them with both hands
00:55:49I never let good food go to waste
00:55:53A soft laugh came from beside us
00:55:56Chase stood there, hoodie zipped to his chin
00:55:59He leaned both hands on Ethan's desk and looked him over
00:56:02Buddy, I didn't know you had such unique taste
00:56:06His eyes were bright and mean
00:56:09What's that supposed to mean?
00:56:11Ethan's face hardened
00:56:12Chase dropped a stack of postcards on our desks
00:56:17Every woman on postcards had been drawn fat and ugly on purpose
00:56:22These are for you
00:56:23You like this type, right?
00:56:26Do you want posters tomorrow too?
00:56:28Who the hell likes pigs?
00:56:30Ethan shoved his chair, face dark red
00:56:32Chase wasn't even mad
00:56:33He raised a brow and let out a slow
00:56:36Huh, you switched seats
00:56:38I figured you were into her
00:56:39No?
00:56:42His friends howled
00:56:43And we became the focus of the class again
00:56:45Ethan cursed under his breath
00:56:48He hauled his stuff back to his old seat
00:56:50Neither of them looked at me once
00:56:52But every word was about me
00:56:55The cinnamon rolls sat there and went cold
00:56:59Before Chase walked off, I made myself speak
00:57:01Why are you doing this?
00:57:03He stopped beside me and stared at the back wall
00:57:06He didn't answer
00:57:08Instead, he asked his own question
00:57:10Low and cruel
00:57:12What, are you that desperate for attention?
00:57:15You throw yourself at every guy who's nice to you?
00:57:20After that, the whole class kept their distance
00:57:23The boys avoided me
00:57:24None of the girls wanted to talk either
00:57:27People like the warm, easy-going ones
00:57:29I was just the quiet, fat girl in the corner
00:57:32But I didn't think about changing myself for anyone
00:57:35The one time I tried, it was for Chase
00:57:37Look how that turned out
00:57:40I didn't even like him anymore
00:57:42So what was the point?
00:57:43That Friday, gym class got a free activity time
00:57:46Then the rain came, hard and fast
00:57:48Everyone bolted for the doors at once
00:57:50I hadn't even cleared the field when my knee twisted under me
00:57:53A sharp pain shot up my leg
00:57:55And my knee buckled
00:57:56My legs wouldn't hold me at all
00:57:58I went down on the wet track and couldn't get up
00:58:00The crowd kept running for cover
00:58:02Nobody even slowed down
00:58:03Two girls splashed past, barely glancing down
00:58:07Wait, is that Fatty on the ground?
00:58:09Ugh, leave her
00:58:09I'm not getting soaked for her
00:58:12And they were gone too
00:58:14Then two pairs of legs stopped right next to me
00:58:16Someone was finally there
00:58:18I grabbed a pant leg without thinking
00:58:20Rain running into my mouth
00:58:22Please, I think my knee gave out
00:58:24I can't stand up on my own
00:58:25Can you help me?
00:58:26The legs went still
00:58:27Then a hand peeled my fingers off the fabric
00:58:29And a voice said one word
00:58:31No
00:58:36I looked up
00:58:37It was Chase
00:58:39Madison laughed behind her hand
00:58:42I knew you'd hurt yourself eventually
00:58:43Now you can't even stand up
00:58:46Chase held the umbrella over her
00:58:47And stepped around me
00:58:49I can't help you
00:58:50His voice came flat through the rain
00:58:52And they walked away
00:58:54I sat there alone in the downpour
00:58:57In the end, I dragged myself up off that track by myself
00:59:01I limped the long way to the front office
00:59:07I didn't want anyone to see me cry
00:59:09I was still sulking when Ms. Dot Dawson, our English teacher, walked in
00:59:14A new guy trailed behind her
00:59:16He wore a mask and a baseball cap pulled low
00:59:19You couldn't see an inch of his face
00:59:22Adrian Vance?
00:59:23You'll sit next to Tressa
00:59:25He sat down without a word
00:59:29Tyler, of course, couldn't keep his mouth shut
00:59:32Look at this guy
00:59:33His face is all covered up
00:59:34I bet he's hideous
00:59:37Madison leaned over from Chase's side
00:59:39He has to be
00:59:40Why else would he hide it?
00:59:45Tyler grinned
00:59:46Look, it's the ghost and the fat chick
00:59:48Are they a new couple?
00:59:55The new guy said nothing
00:59:57Adrian and I went almost a month without a word
01:00:01After the Ethan disaster
01:00:02I wasn't about to get close to anyone
01:00:05Then one lunch
01:00:06I saw him slumped over his desk
01:00:09His hand was pressed hard to his stomach
01:00:11His shoulders were shaking
01:00:13I hesitated
01:00:14Then I walked over
01:00:20Hey
01:00:21Is it your stomach?
01:00:24He gave a low
01:00:25Mmm
01:00:26Sweat had broken out on the back of his neck
01:00:28He was in real pain
01:00:32Let me take you to the nurse
01:00:34He didn't pull away when I touched him
01:00:40He's almost 6'3
01:00:42And most of him leaned on me
01:00:44Good thing I'm built solid
01:00:45Or we'd both have hit the floor
01:00:47The nurse gave him medicine
01:00:49And sent me for plain broth
01:00:53When I got back
01:00:55Only Adrian was left in the office
01:00:58His one visible eye watched me
01:01:00Half amused
01:01:03You think I'm hideous?
01:01:05And you still help me?
01:01:06That's pretty kind, seatmate
01:01:08I blinked
01:01:10Huh?
01:01:12I'm not grossed out by you
01:01:13I figured you hated me
01:01:15That's why I never talked to you
01:01:17He raised an eyebrow
01:01:20Why would I hate you?
01:01:21I'd said it a hundred times
01:01:23It came out easy
01:01:25Because I'm fat
01:01:28Adrian laughed
01:01:29Low and clear
01:01:31The eye looking back at me was warm
01:01:34It was even beautiful
01:01:36It was nothing like a face you'd need to hide
01:01:40Then why do you always wear a mask?
01:01:42Want to see for yourself?
01:01:44Before I could answer
01:01:45His fingers hooked under the strap of his mask
01:02:05Why are you confessing to me, fatty?
01:02:08The fat girl has a crush
01:02:10That's adorable
01:02:13Fatty!
01:02:18You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
01:02:25The cinnamon roll I gave him landed in the trash
01:02:30The whole class couldn't stop laughing
01:02:34Did you really think a fat pig like you had a shot with me?
01:02:42That's Chase Sullivan
01:02:45The star quarterback
01:02:49Every girl at Lincoln High wants him
01:02:55And then there's me
01:02:57I'm just Tessa Lane
01:03:01Fatty!
01:03:02Everyone here just calls me fatty
01:03:09Fatty
01:03:09I just confessed to him in front of the entire class
01:03:13It was the worst day of my life
01:03:15But here's what nobody knows
01:03:18Three weeks ago
01:03:19That same guy told me I was beautiful
01:03:24Oops!
01:03:25Move it, fatty!
01:03:27Tyler knocked my lunch tray out of my hands on purpose
01:03:31Everyone walked past me, laughing
01:03:34Then a hand reached down and helped me pick it up
01:03:42It was Chase
01:03:43He pulled me to my feet
01:03:46Ignore them
01:03:47They're trash
01:03:49I said what I always say
01:03:51It's okay, I'm used to it
01:03:53They're right, aren't they?
01:03:56He grabbed my chin and made me look at him
01:03:59You're pretty
01:04:00Don't let anyone tell you're different
01:04:02Then he walked off like it was nothing
01:04:07Three weeks
01:04:08It was all I could think about
01:04:11A guy like that had been kind to me
01:04:14I actually thought I had a chance
01:04:17So
01:04:18I did something insane
01:04:20I bought him a cinnamon roll
01:04:24Then
01:04:25In front of everyone
01:04:26I walked up to his desk
01:04:29Confessed my feelings to him
01:04:33Chase
01:04:34I
01:04:34I like you
01:04:37You already saw how that went
01:04:40Why are you confessing to me?
01:04:42You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
01:04:44The fat girl has a crush?
01:04:46That's adorable
01:04:48I looked around the classroom
01:04:50Everyone was laughing at me
01:04:51And I understood
01:04:53No one would believe a guy like Chase would like me
01:05:03I cried in a bathroom stall until my eyes swelled shut
01:05:09I pulled myself together and came out of the bathroom
01:05:12Then I went back to my seat
01:05:13Hannah, the one girl who still ate lunch with me
01:05:16She was my only friend
01:05:18At least, that's what I believed
01:05:19Don't be upset, Tess
01:05:21He didn't mean it
01:05:22You can't really blame him, though
01:05:23He was always nice to you
01:05:25And after he was so nice to you, you confessed in front of everyone?
01:05:28You grossed him out
01:05:30You really did
01:05:31The worst part was that I agreed with her
01:05:33You're right
01:05:34I got way ahead of myself
01:05:37I'll apologize when he's back
01:05:38Good
01:05:39Just say sorry
01:05:40It'll blow over
01:05:42You're cute, you know
01:05:43You're soft and round like a marshmallow
01:05:46I let that go and gave her a small smile
01:05:49But Chase didn't come back that day
01:05:51And I never did get to say sorry
01:05:58The next morning, his buddy came to clear out the seat beside me
01:06:02Chase is out three days
01:06:04He got so grossed out he threw up
01:06:06He asked Ms. Dawson to move him
01:06:11It's not about you, don't read into it
01:06:14But it was about me
01:06:16It always had been
01:06:20Chase came back after three days
01:06:22He walked in with his arm around the prettiest girl in school
01:06:26It was Madison Pierce, captain of the cheer squad
01:06:29She'd tormented me since freshman year
01:06:33Chase, you actually got a girlfriend?
01:06:36So is this real?
01:06:37Or are you two messing around?
01:06:39Madison pouted
01:06:40All fake offense
01:06:41What's that supposed to mean?
01:06:44I don't let just anyone touch me
01:06:46Chase lifted an eyebrow and didn't deny
01:06:49Half the class started cheering them on
01:06:53I looked down at my books and went quiet
01:06:56At least no one cared about my little scene anymore
01:07:00After that, Chase and I didn't speak for a long time
01:07:03I got used to sitting alone in English
01:07:05Head down, working
01:07:07And slowly, something happened that nobody expected
01:07:11On the next practice essay, I ached it
01:07:13It was the first time I ever beat Ethan
01:07:16Ethan was the kid who topped every class
01:07:19I've never scored higher than him
01:07:21When class ended, he dragged his chair beside me
01:07:24He smirked at my shocked face
01:07:29Miss Dawson told me to learn from you
01:07:31I'm your new seatmate
01:07:33Show me the ropes
01:07:36For the first time in months, I had someone next to me again
01:07:39I was happy
01:07:40Then I glanced up without thinking
01:07:43Chase was watching us from across the room
01:07:45His face was ice cold
01:07:46He'd clearly been staring a while
01:07:48He looked away first, with a strange little smile
01:07:51I figured my confession had disgusted him for good
01:07:54He couldn't even stand to see me doing okay
01:08:01The next day, Ethan brought me two cinnamon rolls
01:08:03He set them on my desk
01:08:06For me?
01:08:07Yeah
01:08:07It's a thank you
01:08:10I took them with both hands
01:08:12I never let good food go to waste
01:08:16A soft laugh came from beside us
01:08:19Chase stood there, hoodie zipped to his chin
01:08:22He leaned both hands on Ethan's desk and looked him over
01:08:26Buddy, I didn't know you had such unique taste
01:08:30His eyes were bright and mean
01:08:32What's that supposed to mean?
01:08:34Ethan's face hardened
01:08:35Chase dropped a stack of postcards on our desks
01:08:40Every woman on postcards had been drawn fat and ugly on purpose
01:08:45These are for you
01:08:46You like this type, right?
01:08:49Do you want posters tomorrow too?
01:08:51Who the hell likes pigs?
01:08:53Ethan shoved his chair, face dark red
01:08:55Chase wasn't even mad
01:08:57He raised a brow and let out a slow
01:08:59Huh, you switched seats
01:09:01I figured you were into her
01:09:02No?
01:09:05His friends howled
01:09:06And we became the focus of the class again
01:09:09Ethan cursed under his breath
01:09:11He hauled his stuff back to his old seat
01:09:13Neither of them looked at me once
01:09:15But every word was about me
01:09:18The cinnamon rolls sat there and went cold
01:09:22Before Chase walked off, I made myself speak
01:09:25Why are you doing this?
01:09:26He stopped beside me and stared at the back wall
01:09:29He didn't answer
01:09:31Instead, he asked his own question
01:09:33Low and cruel
01:09:35What are you that desperate for attention?
01:09:38You throw yourself at every guy who's nice to you?
01:09:43After that, the whole class kept their distance
01:09:46The boys avoided me
01:09:47None of the girls wanted to talk either
01:09:50People like the warm, easy-going ones
01:09:52I was just the quiet, fat girl in the corner
01:09:55But I didn't think about changing myself for anyone
01:09:58The one time I tried, it was for Chase
01:10:00Look how that turned out
01:10:03I didn't even like him anymore
01:10:05So what was the point?
01:10:06That Friday, gym class got a free activity time
01:10:09Then the rain came, hard and fast
01:10:11Everyone bolted for the doors at once
01:10:13I hadn't even cleared the field when my knee twisted under me
01:10:16A sharp pain shot up my leg, and my knee buckled
01:10:19My legs wouldn't hold me at all
01:10:21I went down on the wet track and couldn't get up
01:10:23The crowd kept running for cover
01:10:25Nobody even slowed down
01:10:27Two girls splashed past, barely glancing down
01:10:30Wait, is that Fatty on the ground?
01:10:32Ugh, leave her
01:10:33I'm not getting soaked for her
01:10:35And they were gone too
01:10:37Then two pairs of legs stopped right next to me
01:10:39Someone was finally there
01:10:41I grabbed a pant leg without thinking
01:10:43Rain running into my mouth
01:10:45Please, I think my knee gave out
01:10:47I can't stand up on my own, can you help me?
01:10:49The legs went still
01:10:50Then a hand peeled my fingers off the fabric
01:10:52And a voice said one word
01:10:54No
01:10:59I looked up
01:11:00It was Chase
01:11:02Madison laughed behind her hand
01:11:05I knew you'd hurt yourself eventually
01:11:07Now you can't even stand up
01:11:09Chase held the umbrella over her
01:11:11And stepped around me
01:11:12I can't help you
01:11:13His voice came flat through the rain
01:11:15And they walked away
01:11:17I sat there alone in the downpour
01:11:20In the end, I dragged myself up off that track by myself
01:11:24I limped the long way to the front office
01:11:30I didn't want anyone to see me cry
01:11:32I was still sulking when Ms. Dot Dawson, our English teacher, walked in
01:11:37A new guy trailed behind her
01:11:40He wore a mask and a baseball cap pulled low
01:11:42You couldn't see an inch of his face
01:11:45Adrian Vance, you'll sit next to Tressa
01:11:48He sat down without a word
01:11:52Tyler, of course, couldn't keep his mouth shut
01:11:55Look at this guy
01:11:56His face is all covered up
01:11:57I bet he's hideous
01:12:00Madison leaned over from Chase's side
01:12:02He has to be
01:12:04Why else would he hide it?
01:12:08Tyler grinned
01:12:09Look, it's the ghost and the fat chick
01:12:11Are they a new couple?
01:12:19The new guy said nothing
01:12:20Adrian and I went almost a month without a word
01:12:24After the Ethan disaster
01:12:25I wasn't about to get close to anyone
01:12:28Then one lunch
01:12:29I saw him slumped over his desk
01:12:32His hand was pressed hard to his stomach
01:12:34His shoulders were shaking
01:12:36I hesitated
01:12:37Then I walked over
01:12:43Hey
01:12:45Is it your stomach?
01:12:47He gave a low
01:12:48Mmm
01:12:49Sweat had broken out on the back of his neck
01:12:51He was in real pain
01:12:55Let me take you to the nurse
01:12:57He didn't pull away when I touched him
01:13:03He's almost 6'3
01:13:05And most of him leaned on me
01:13:07Good thing I'm built solid
01:13:09Or we'd both have hit the floor
01:13:10The nurse gave him medicine
01:13:12And sent me for plain broth
01:13:16When I got back
01:13:18Only Adrian was left in the office
01:13:21His one visible eye watched me
01:13:24Half amused
01:13:26You think I'm hideous?
01:13:28And you still help me?
01:13:29That's pretty kind, seatmate
01:13:31I blinked
01:13:33Huh?
01:13:35I'm not grossed out by you
01:13:37I figured you hated me
01:13:38That's why I never talked to you
01:13:40He raised an eyebrow
01:13:43Why would I hate you?
01:13:45I'd said it a hundred times
01:13:46It came out easy
01:13:48Because I'm fat
01:13:51Adrian laughed
01:13:52Low and clear
01:13:54The eye looking back at me was warm
01:13:57It was even beautiful
01:13:59It was nothing like a face you'd need to hide
01:14:03Then why do you always wear a mask?
01:14:05Want to see for yourself?
01:14:07Before I could answer
01:14:08His fingers hooked under the strap of his mask
01:14:28Why are you confessing to me, fatty?
01:14:32The fat girl has a crush
01:14:34That's adorable
01:14:36Fatty!
01:14:41You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
01:14:49The cinnamon roll I gave him landed in the trash
01:14:53The whole class couldn't stop laughing
01:14:57Did you really think a fat pig like you had a shot with me?
01:15:05That's Chase Sullivan
01:15:08The star quarterback
01:15:12Every girl at Lincoln High wants him
01:15:18And then there's me
01:15:20I'm just Tessa Lane
01:15:24Fatty!
01:15:25Everyone here just calls me fatty
01:15:32Fatty
01:15:32I just confessed to him in front of the entire class
01:15:36It was the worst day of my life
01:15:38But here's what nobody knows
01:15:41Three weeks ago
01:15:43That same guy told me I was beautiful
01:15:47Oops!
01:15:48Move it, fatty!
01:15:50Tyler knocked my lunch tray out of my hands on purpose
01:15:54Everyone walked past me, laughing
01:15:58Then a hand reached down and helped me pick it up
01:16:05It was Chase
01:16:06He pulled me to my feet
01:16:09Ignore them
01:16:10They're trash
01:16:12I said what I always say
01:16:14It's okay, I'm used to it
01:16:16They're right, aren't they?
01:16:19He grabbed my chin and made me look at him
01:16:22You're pretty
01:16:23Don't let anyone tell you different
01:16:25Then he walked off like it was nothing
01:16:30Three weeks
01:16:31It was all I could think about
01:16:34A guy like that had been kind to me
01:16:37I actually thought I had a chance
01:16:40So
01:16:41I did something insane
01:16:44I bought him a cinnamon roll
01:16:47Then
01:16:48In front of everyone
01:16:49I walked up to his desk
01:16:52Confessed my feelings to him
01:16:56Chase
01:16:57I
01:16:58I like you
01:17:00You already saw how that went
01:17:03Why are you confessing to me?
01:17:05You don't actually think I meant you were pretty, do you?
01:17:07The fat girl has a crush?
01:17:09That's adorable
01:17:11I looked around the classroom
01:17:13Everyone was laughing at me
01:17:15And I understood
01:17:16No one would believe a guy like Chase would like me
01:17:26I cried in a bathroom stall until my eyes swelled shut
01:17:32I pulled myself together and came out of the bathroom
01:17:35Then I went back to my seat
01:17:37Hannah, the one girl who still ate lunch with me
01:17:39She was my only friend
01:17:41At least, that's what I believed
01:17:42Don't be upset, Tess
01:17:44He didn't mean it
01:17:45You can't really blame him, though
01:17:47He was always nice to you
01:17:48And after he was so nice to you, you confessed in front of everyone?
01:17:52You grossed him out
01:17:53You really did
01:17:54The worst part was that I agreed with her
01:17:57You're right
01:17:57I got way ahead of myself
01:18:00I'll apologize when he's back
01:18:02Good
01:18:02Just say sorry
01:18:03It'll blow over
01:18:05You're cute, you know
01:18:06You're soft and round like a marshmallow
01:18:09I let that go and gave her a small smile
01:18:12But Chase didn't come back that day
01:18:14And I never did get to say sorry
01:18:21The next morning, his buddy came to clear out the seat beside me
01:18:25Chase is out three days
01:18:27He got so grossed out he threw up
01:18:29He asked Ms. Dawson to move him
01:18:34It's not about you, don't read into it
01:18:37But it was about me
01:18:40It always had been
01:18:43Chase came back after three days
01:18:45He walked in with his arm around the prettiest girl in school
01:18:49It was Madison Pierce, captain of the cheer squad
01:18:52She'd tormented me since freshman year
01:18:56Chase, you actually got a girlfriend?
01:18:59So is this real?
01:19:01Or are you two messing around?
01:19:02Madison pouted
01:19:03All fake offense
01:19:04What's that supposed to mean?
01:19:07I don't let just anyone touch me
01:19:09Chase lifted an eyebrow and didn't deny
01:19:12Half the class started cheering them on
01:19:17I looked down at my books and went quiet
01:19:19At least no one cared about my little scene anymore
01:19:23After that, Chase and I didn't speak for a long time
01:19:26I got used to sitting alone in English
01:19:28Head down, working
01:19:30And slowly, something happened that nobody expected
01:19:34On the next practice essay, I ached it
01:19:36It was the first time I ever beat Ethan
01:19:39Ethan was the kid who topped every class
01:19:43I've never scored higher than him
01:19:44When class ended, he dragged his chair beside me
01:19:48He smirked at my shocked face
01:19:52Miss Dawson told me to learn from you
01:19:55I'm your new seatmate
01:19:57Show me the ropes
01:19:59For the first time in months, I had someone next to me again
01:20:02I was happy
01:20:03Then I glanced up without thinking
01:20:06Chase was watching us from across the room
01:20:08His face was ice cold
01:20:09He'd clearly been staring a while
01:20:11He looked away first, with a strange little smile
01:20:14I figured my confession had disgusted him for good
01:20:17He couldn't even stand to see me doing okay
01:20:20The next day, Ethan brought me two cinnamon rolls
01:20:26He set them on my desk
01:20:29For me?
01:20:30Yeah
01:20:31It's a thank you
01:20:33I took them with both hands
01:20:35I never let good food go to waste
01:20:39A soft laugh came from beside us
01:20:42Chase stood there, hoodie zipped to his chin
01:20:45He leaned both hands on Ethan's desk and looked him over
01:20:50Buddy, I didn't know you had such unique taste
01:20:53His eyes were bright and mean
01:20:55What's that supposed to mean?
01:20:57Ethan's face hardened
01:20:58Chase dropped a stack of postcards on our desks
01:21:03Every woman on postcards had been drawn fat and ugly on purpose
01:21:08These are for you
01:21:10You like this type, right?
01:21:12Do you want posters tomorrow, too?
01:21:14Who the hell likes pigs?
01:21:16Ethan shoved his chair, face dark red
01:21:18Chase wasn't even mad
01:21:20He raised a brow and let out a slow
01:21:22Huh, you switched seats
01:21:24I figured you were into her
01:21:26No?
01:21:28His friends howled
01:21:30And we became the focus of the class again
01:21:32Ethan cursed under his breath
01:21:34He hauled his stuff back to his old seat
01:21:37Neither of them looked at me once
01:21:38But every word was about me
01:21:41The cinnamon rolls sat there and went cold
01:21:45Before Chase walked off, I made myself speak
01:21:48Why are you doing this?
01:21:49He stopped beside me and stared at the back wall
01:21:52He didn't answer
01:21:54Instead, he asked his own question
01:21:57Low and cruel
01:21:58What, are you that desperate for attention?
01:22:01You throw yourself at every guy who's nice to you?
01:22:06After that, the whole class kept their distance
01:22:09The boys avoided me
01:22:11None of the girls wanted to talk, either
01:22:13People like the warm, easy-going ones
01:22:16I was just the quiet, fat girl in the corner
01:22:18But I didn't think about changing myself for anyone
01:22:21The one time I tried, it was for Chase
01:22:23Look how that turned out
01:22:26I didn't even like him anymore
01:22:28So what was the point?
01:22:29That Friday, gym class got a free activity time
01:22:32Then the rain came, hard and fast
01:22:34Everyone bolted for the doors at once
01:22:36I hadn't even cleared the field when my knee twisted under me
01:22:39A sharp pain shot up my leg
01:22:42And my knee buckled
01:22:43My legs wouldn't hold me at all
01:22:44I went down on the wet track and couldn't get up
01:22:46The crowd kept running for cover
01:22:48Nobody even slowed down
01:22:50Two girls splashed past, barely glancing down
01:22:53Wait, is that Fatty on the ground?
01:22:55Ugh, leave her
01:22:56I'm not getting soaked for her
01:22:58And they were gone, too
01:23:00Then two pairs of legs stopped right next to me
01:23:03Someone was finally there
01:23:04I grabbed a pant leg without thinking
01:23:07Rain running into my mouth
01:23:08Please, I think my knee gave out
01:23:10I can't stand up on my own
01:23:11Can you help me?
01:23:12The legs went still
01:23:13Then a hand peeled my fingers off the fabric
01:23:15And a voice said one word
01:23:17No
01:23:22I looked up
01:23:23It was Chase
01:23:25Madison laughed behind her hand
01:23:28I knew you'd hurt yourself eventually
01:23:30Now you can't even stand up
01:23:32Chase held the umbrella over her
01:23:34And stepped around me
01:23:35I can't help you
01:23:36His voice came flat through the rain
01:23:39And they walked away
01:23:40I sat there alone in the downpour
01:23:43In the end, I dragged myself up off that track by myself
01:23:47I limped the long way to the front office
01:23:54I didn't want anyone to see me cry
01:23:55I was still sulking when Ms. Dot Dawson, our English teacher, walked in
01:24:00A new guy trailed behind her
01:24:03He wore a mask and a baseball cap pulled low
01:24:06You couldn't see an inch of his face
01:24:08Adrian Vance?
01:24:10You'll sit next to Tressa
01:24:11He sat down without a word
01:24:15Tyler, of course, couldn't keep his mouth shut
01:24:18Look at this guy
01:24:19His face is all covered up
01:24:20I bet he's hideous
01:24:23Madison leaned over from Chase's side
01:24:25He has to be
01:24:27Why else would he hide it?
01:24:31Tyler grinned
01:24:32Look, it's the ghost and the fat chick
01:24:34Are they a new couple?
01:24:42The new guy said nothing
01:24:43Adrian and I went almost a month without a word
01:24:47After the Ethan disaster
01:24:49I wasn't about to get close to anyone
01:24:51Then one lunch
01:24:52I saw him slumped over his desk
01:24:55His hand was pressed hard to his stomach
01:24:57His shoulders were shaking
01:24:59I hesitated
01:25:01Then I walked over
01:25:06Hey
01:25:08Is it your stomach?
01:25:10He gave a low mmm
01:25:12Sweat had broken out on the back of his neck
01:25:14He was in real pain
01:25:18Let me take you to the nurse
01:25:20He didn't pull away when I touched him
01:25:26He's almost six foot three
01:25:28And most of him leaned on me
01:25:30Good thing I'm built solid
01:25:32Or we'd both have hit the floor
01:25:33The nurse gave him medicine
01:25:35And sent me for plain broth
01:25:40When I got back
01:25:41Only Adrian was left in the office
01:25:45His one visible eye watched me
01:25:47Half amused
01:25:49You think I'm hideous?
01:25:51And you still help me?
01:25:52That's pretty kind, seatmate
01:25:54I blinked
01:25:57Huh?
01:25:58I'm not grossed out by you
01:26:00I figured you hated me
01:26:01That's why I never talked to you
01:26:03He raised an eyebrow
01:26:06Why would I hate you?
01:26:08I'd said it a hundred times
01:26:09It came out easy
01:26:11Because I'm fat
01:26:14Adrian laughed
01:26:15Low and clear
01:26:17The eye looking back at me was warm
01:26:20It was even beautiful
01:26:22It was nothing like a face you'd need to hide
01:26:26Then why do you always wear a mask?
01:26:28Want to see for yourself?
01:26:30Before I could answer
01:26:31His fingers hooked under the strap of his mask
01:26:33The emailing hablar
01:26:34As I can hear
01:26:34What're on the mic?
01:26:35In fact
01:26:38The other day
01:26:42I'm not nervous
01:26:42And that way
01:26:42I feel like
01:26:45Of the help
01:26:45As
01:26:46addict One
01:26:46You
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