Carver International School.

It's a boy this time. His name is Jason. He used to be Taylor. Though, not many like to call him that. There are two in particular. Emma and Mason. They were friends, you see. And when Taylor became Jason, he wanted to get to know knew people. But Emma and Mason, they tell each other everything. And Mason doesn't want to be friends with a 'Tranny'.

My anger is already building up, and I'm afraid I won't be able to control it. I should be used to it now. I've helped so many people, seen the good and bad sides of them all. But it never ceases to shock me. To enrage me - witnessing how uncaring and unthoughtful people can be. If only they were loved the right way, they would be able to see the truth. That's where I come in, you see.

I step into the boy's locker room and ignore the stares. I'm the same age as them, 17. And they're probably thinking I'm weird. That's probably the nicest of all of the thoughts running through their heads.

In front of me is a a group of boys circling someone. It's Jason.

"Well, you don't look like a boy to me." a boy sneers. Nick.

"Yeah. You're too scrawny. You wimp." another says, who I know is Mason.

"Mason. Nick. Enough is enough already. It's losers like you who should be asking yourselves, are you what they call 'human'? Can't you, for even one second, think without a bias?" I ask, staring into his empty eyes.

"Who are you? Get out." he growls.

 "Really, it's not much I'm asking. All you have to do is think about other's feelings. Or is that not possible for your cold and lonely heart? Have you no soul?" I demand again, raising my voice.

"Shut up. No one gives a shit about that stuff." Nick yells.

"Oh, but you do. Inside, you know that I know that you care. That you care about what I think. And you care about Jason. You feel sorry. But instead of accepting your feelings, you are ignoring your conscience. Why? Because it's 'cool' to bully people? Ask yourself this - How many people do you think you have emotionally scarred with your cruel comments?" I turn towards Mason, "And you - what has Jason done to deserve a life's worth of hurt in each and every day of his high school life?" I try to be as quiet as I can but it comes out as a half-yell, half-whisper. It takes everything to control myself.

Everyone has stopped to watch me by now. Mason coughs lightly. Nick looks down at the ground.

"Think about how you've wasted your entire lives degrading people. People just like you. And, for no reason at all. Jason can be who ever he wants to be. Already, it's a scary process - he really doesn't need insignificant tyrants like you to make it worse. Think about what you've let yourself become." 

I sigh. 

"But remember, it's never too late to change. You can always learn from your mistakes. And then apologise." I say, calmly this time. 

I smile at Jason and hold out my hand. He takes it and I lead him out of the crowd of boys.

"Don't ever let them change who you are. Be brave. It's okay to feel." I whisper. He nods.

"Now, go back in there and show them who you really are." I tell Jason, and then watch him as he re-enters the room. 

"Nick, Mason. I don't really care what you think. I'm a boy, my name is Jason and if you can't get that into your tiny little heads, then I don't know how you can call yourself men. Because I know for a fact that I'm about as manly as you. And maybe even more. So suck it up." Jason says loudly. I smile and nod. I'm so happy that he's standing up for himself now. The journey won't be easy. It never is. But his bravery will get him through it, I hope.

I give him a thumbs up which he doesn't notice and walk away. I didn't even tell them my name this time. I guess I'm getting better at disappearing. Getting better at being forgotten.

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Is it weird that it takes a toll on me every time I write? But it always feels good to write it all down even though I'm as angry as Laura while writing it. Thank you all for reading! Please vote and comment if you like it! And feel free to your thoughts and/or give feedback! I would love to know your ideas on what could happen next! Have a great week!