I woke up. I didn't want to go to school, but I forced myself to go anyways. If I was to ignore everyone's comments and glares, maybe it could distract me from the party.

I was late for class, so when I entered, everyone went silent and stared. I felt so alone and lost. I heard some snarky comments about the party, and I received some nasty glares.

Everyone heard the rumours, and no one would believe my side of the story.

Grayson was right. Everyone had forgotten about the dance and found something new to gossip about. But that 'something new' was also me.

Some girl and a guy walked over to me. "Austin's my friend, and I heard what you did to him. Slut..." They walked off, but I didn't miss the girl murmuring "attention seeker" under her breath.

The bell rang. I was going to be late for my next class, but I didn't care.

I slowly walked through the halls. Then my phone started dinging like crazy. I pulled it out of my pocket. And of course, it looked like Hannah had given everyone my number.

Slut...

All you want is attention.

Grayson is WAY to good for you.

You seriously haven't killed yourself yet?

No one cares about you, why don't you KYS already?

But then one message got to me.

You'll end up just like your mom if you decide to keep living.

I can't do this. This is too much. I'd used to be the school's outcast, but now I was also hated, and the rumours flying around were insane.

So I left the building, crying my eyes out.

And I signalled for a taxi, and gave him all of the money I had on me.

He drove me to a café near the cliff, and I walked the rest of the way.

I stood near the edge, but still a distance away from where I'd jump. Then I pulled out my phone. I had some messages from Grayson.

Then my phone started ringing, and it was Grayson. I answered it with a shaky voice.

"H-hello?"

"Amber? Where are you? Are you okay?"

"Grayson... It's all too much." I let out a sob.

"It's all going to be okay, Bambi. We're gonna fight the bullies together."

I smiled through the tears. "Thank you for being there for me, Grayson. You made me feel really happy, and less alone.

"Where are you right now?"

...Silence.

"Amber?"

I took a deep, shaky breath. "I'm at the cliff."

"Amber, stay on the phone with me, okay? I'm on my way."

"I'm sorry, Dolly. I'm really really sorry." I cried even harder.

"Don't do it, Amber. Please. Please don't do it." He sounded really scared.

He was scared because of me. What's wrong with me? I hurt him... I am the reason why he's upset right now.

"I'm almost there, Amber. Don't hang up. Please let me talk to you in person."

"I.. I can't put up with everything. I need to die, Grayson." I approached the edge.

"But Amber, you can't go. I haven't known you for super long, but I like you. I really really like you, more than as a friend."

"I like you too, Grayson. But it isn't enough."

His car sped up, and he hopped out and ran over to me, stopping when he got close enough. I backed up closer towards the edge.

"Please. Amber, you don't need to do this." His eyes were glazed over. He was about to cry, but he was holding back the tears.

"Nothing is okay anymore." I sobbed.

I smiled softly through my tears. "This is where we met... In the same situation. But this time it's going to end differently."

"No... Stay with me, Bambi... Just come closer to me. You can stay with me in my house and I'll make sure everyone will stop treating you badly."

"I'm not going to give in, Grayson. I'm sorry" I took a final step back, and held my arms straight out to my sides, ready to fall backwards.

"This is the closest I'll ever get to flying."

"Amber, no!" He yelled, running over to me.

I leaned back, and I let my self fall. I heard Grayson sobbing and yelling above me, but his voice was drowned out by the sound of the water crashing below me.

And then I was gone.

So if you're still wondering why I jumped, the answer is simple. More simple than the whole story.

I jumped because I was constantly tormented at school. I had one friend and no support from family. I was so alone in a world filled with so many people that I just couldn't take it anymore. I'd rather fall into the ocean than farther into the depressed state that everyone was pushing me into.

And, trust me when I say this...

You will neverknow what it's like to be stuck in a world filled with colour, yet only be able to see in black and white.