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