I fall. A lot. Mostly by accident, but sometimes when the moment calls for it. I happened to be running to my class when Dio ( the jerk) appeared in the doorway. My black flats have a grip level of zero, so when I tried to put the brakes on I ended up on my butt. At least he seemed to think it was amusing, so when I let out a nervous giggle, he didn't bat an eyelash. Something about him makes me wary, as if he might be a threat. Perhaps I should explain; Dio towers over me at 6'1" to my 5'7". He plays football, talks shit and of course is popular. He is the ultimate jock, complete with homophobic and misogynistic tendencies. I stay away from that clique and they ignore me in return. So I did what I do best, kept my head down and kept moving.I got up and pushed past him to one of my favorite classrooms. Decorated with current events and the right amount of student work, the atmosphere was comfortable. I follow the same routine every time I get there: say hi to Jenny,talk for a bit, she sends me to my seat and class starts. This class is never boring because we talk about everything revelant. From homophobia to the presidential candidates to Yard Guy, almost nothing is off limits. My teacher for this is also super entertaining. His name is Mr. Choir and he teaches history. He's a little bit taller than me at 5'6" and is skinnier than a toothpick. He is very realistic in his outlook on life and doesn't tolerate bs. We typically do a lot of group work in the class and I was working quietly with mine until Dio and one of his friends come over. In retrospect I would have handled that conversation a little better, but in my defense, I'm terrible at dealing with social situations and I hate being interrupted while I'm working. This is basically what went down:
Them: Hey Raina.
Me : Hi guys.
Friend: Dio likes you !
Dio: Liar!
Me: And I should care because?
Friend: Don't you think he's cute?
Me: Sorry I don't play for your team.
Friend: What do you mean?
Me: I don't swing that way.
Dio: What do you mean ?
Me: I don't like guys that way.
Friend: So you like girls?!
Me:Nooo, I don't like anyone in a sexual way. Now could you please go back to your own group so I can work with mine?
       Needless to say he was offended and proceeded to make fun of me for the rest of the day. But in my defense, I only have one heart, so I have to be careful about who I give it to. Only later would I realize someone already had it.