• INTRO

    I look back and wonder to myself; where did I go wrong in life? Did I happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Even now, my question remains unanswered.

    This is the life of Alice.

    Chapter 1: The Beginning

    Spring had just begun, the blossoms bloomed so beautifully. The sun shined bright with clouds all around it. I sat on the sidewalk with a cup of chalk next to me. I drew many little pictures, some hearts, flowers, anything that the average 10 year old girl liked. I heard a couple of foot steps that walked towards me and suddenly stopped. I turned around and found three boys standing behind me.
    Eric, he's the leader of his little group, if he orders it then the group will follow.
    Ryan, he's one of those school athletes, so he's the muscle of the group.
    Tyler, he has the mischievous mind, he's pretty the much the brains of the group.
    Eric's groups isn't exactly the most pleasant people to be around. Their my age but there's something wrong with them. Their dangerous to be around. Once they beat up a kid so badly he had to get stitches.
    "Hey Alice, you're in my way so move it!" Eric demanded. I glared at him for a short period of time, closed my eyes and sighed. It was sad how he believed everyone would listen to him because he had group to back him up. I turned away and continued to draw on the sidewalk.
    "You know.. you could just walk around me. There's plenty of room." I said to the group.
    "You got some nerve talking to us like that you little brat!" Ryan yelled.
    Tyler giggled a bit and walked towards me slowly. When he got near me he bent down and leaned forward. his face suddenly got close to mine. His grin gave me chills down my spine.
    "Don't worry guys, she's only acting like this 'cause of her mother. After all she'll turn out to be a tramp... just like her mom." Tyler softly told the group.
    Once he said that, it hit a nerve in me. I picked up a rock that laid by me. I stood up and turned towards the group. I held the rock with a firm grip and whacked Tyler in the head with the rock. Then threw it at Eric.
    "You little...quick grab her!" Eric ordered.
    Ryan ran after me. Since he wasn't hit by the rock he easily caught up to me. He jumped me tackled me to the ground. Tyler and Eric eventually caught up to us. Once they reached us Tyler and Eric kicked me over and over. Then soon enough Ryan joined in to. All of them seemed like they were having fun, beating me. Eventually I begged for mercy. They laughed at me and walked away.
    If I haven't begged for mercy at that time I was sure I was going to die there.
    Ever since that day Eric and his group have bullied me almost everyday. Later on I started to give up on living. Until I made a new friend, Zaine. He said something to me that was very inspiring.
    "You can't just throw your life away just because of a few punks! Just keep your head up and look forward to the future! Sure its rough now but later it will get better. But hey if you're ever in trouble I'll be there to protect you. I promise"
    From that day on Zaine was always there for me whenever Eric and his group were bullying me. Even if he got hurt he would still help me.
    I just wish I could have been strong enough to protect myself...and him...