The Distance Between Us (I fell in love with my bully)

ents of the morning. Since the first class, she hadn't had a moment to talk to Victoria. She had caught a glimpse of Victoria and Patrick in a heated argument, an

or socializing, especially since she doubted Victoria's friends would be very welcoming. S

, and Zoe looked forward to enjoying her meal in peace, away from the morning's drama. However, as she scanned the room for an empty table, she spotted a hand

te Victoria's kindness, but because she wanted to avoid the ridicule and teasing she had faced before. She had already convinced herself th

ouldn't just ignore Victoria, who had been supportive and had tried to defend her in clas

across her face. Zoe felt a knot of anxiety in her stomach, but she tried

patting the empty seat beside her. ''We we

n small talk with the girls. But as she glanced around the

arget of the girls' cruelty. As she settled in, trying to enjoy her lunch, the girls

s the first to attack. ''Oh my god, what is that disgusting thing you're eating?' she ask

embarrassment. Emily added, ''Yeah, it's like you're trying to be some

ssault, Victoria intervened. ''Hey, leave her alone,' she said, he

agreement. ''Yeah, come on guys, let's not be m

oria and Sophia in surprise, clearly

and a confident demeanor, sneered at them, ''Oh, great, no

ing's wrong with us, Rachel. We're just no

ruin our reputation by hanging out with this...this...freak?'' She gestured towards Zoe, her eyes rolling in disgust. ''I mean, look at her. S

l chimed in, her voice laced with malice. ''Yeah, Vic, what's going on? Are you trying to slum it with the losers now? Because if so, you're definitely nailing i

xpression turned icy, and she snapped back at the girls. ''Shut up, all of you,'' she said, her voice cold and authoritative. ''You're just jealous because Zoe is actually interesting and unique, unlike

the cafeteria with a group of boys from the football team, his presence commanding attention from every girl in the room. He was, without a

n to a flame. Emily, who had just been arguing with Victoria moments earlier, seemed to forget her frustration

with time, and Patrick is defin

Vic, your brother still looks absolutely amazing to me, even after all these yea

as she turned to Victoria and a