Chap 10: Start of a new Journey

Evelyn was exhausted. Her swimming coach was making her practice to the bone. A state-level swimming competition was due in a month, and her coach had a very hectic schedule planned for her.

After her practice, Evelyn meets Triston at the canteen as planned. Evelyn scrunched her face looking at Triston as he had a bruise on his cheek and a cut on his lips. "You got bullied again?"

Triston nodded and entered the cafe, avoiding looking at Evelyn, but she would not let it go so easily.

" Why don't you fight back?"

" I can't," Triston says softly. " I have got used to it by now."

Precisely at that time, a girl from Candice and Madison's gang pushed Evelyn and mouthed the word " Losers."

Evelyn wanted to retaliate, but Triston stopped her and said sadly, " They are bullying you because you hang out with me."

" I don't care, Triston. I am not going to leave my friend because of some pett