It was the last period of the day.

I felt your eyes on me

the whole entire time.

It was getting annoying

and I couldn't wait until the bell rang.

I glanced at the clock.

Two more minutes left.

And as our teacher continued with his lecture,

I counted down.

Tick

tock.

Tick

tock.

I waited a few more seconds,

before the bell rang.

And when it did,

I quickly gathered my things,

and jumped out of my seat.

My thin legs were taking the longest strides

it possibly could.

But it wasn't enough.

You caught up to me,

grabbed me,

and pulled me into an empty classroom.

It was almost like deja vu,

except,

your girlfriend wasn't here.

You were standing in front of me,

arms on either side of my head,

trapping me from escaping.

You were leaning in,

so close,

like you were going to kiss me.

Your breath fanned across my lips,

my cheeks,

and my nose.

You were barely an inch away from me.

Your eyes danced its way

across every section

of my face.

I was confused now,

and my throat was dry.

"when was the last time you ate"

Your question surprised me.

So it took a while

before I answered.

"why are you talking to me"

My throat burned,

and my heart raced.

Your eyes narrowed, though.

You weren't joking.

"when was the last time you ate"

My eyes narrowed.

I stayed silent for a moment.

"this afternoon"

I lied,

and you continued.

"when was the last time you threw up"

My eyebrows furrowed.

"wha-"

"when was the last time you threw up"

My hands clenched into fist

as my breathing picked up.

"you have no right to ask me that"

You rolled your eyes at me.

"i'm serious ellio-"

"no right"

I spat out.

You took a step back,

a foreign emotion playing on your face.

"take off your sweater"

I almost choked.

"what"

But you repeated your words.

"take it off"

I glared spitefully at you.

"are you crazy"

"do you really think i'm that gullible"

You gave me a hard look

"don't play with me"

I raised my eyebrow in anger.

"me"

I asked.

"so i'm the one playing with you"

Your anger was starting to show.

"take-"

"no"

I cut you off,

before you blew up at me.

"take it off now"

you screamed,

fire flickering behind your eyes.

I froze

and the familiar taste of fear clawed at my throat.

Your voice got softer.

"i'm not going to take advantage of you. just please"

I stared at you for a long while.

I knew I should've shoved you away.

I knew I should've slapped the crap out of you

before hauling myself out of there.

But I didn't.

Something deep inside my gut

was telling me to listen to you.

So I did.

I took off my sweater,

and was soon just standing in my tank top.

Your jaw clenched when you saw me,

and I couldn't help but feel self conscious.

I was skinny now,

just like you wanted.

You should be happy for me,

proud.

But you weren't.

I couldn't tell what you were feeling,

but it sure wasn't satisfaction.

"why did you do this to yourself"

Your words were quiet,

but as soon as I registered them,

fury shot through my veins.

"you were the one that did this to me. you did"

I yelled.

"why did i do this to myself"

"hell, why did you do this to me"

My hands were starting to tremble.

"you always mock me, saying sluts shouldn't be fat"

My body shook.

"you taunted me about my weight for years, and expect it not to get to my head"

I scoffed,

despite my throbbing throat.

"you're despicable, nathan, you know that"

"all I ever wanted was an explanation, for you to apologize and stop criticizing me"

You tried to grab my arm,

but I jerked away,

accidentally ramming my shoulder into the wall.

A sharp pain embedded into my right arm.

"just stop, nathan. please"

Tears glistened in both our eyes.

"i'm done with your shit"

shoving past you,

I walked out of the classroom.

My throat was roaring with pain,

and my eyes stung with unshed tears.

I don't know why though.

I'm fine

I'm fine

I'll be fine.

| So a name has been revealed *wiggles eyebrows* Here's a nice long update for all you wonderful readers who have taken I'm Fine all the way to the top of the What's Hot List! Yep ^.^ That's right. I'm Fine is #1 baby! Happy belated birthday to the wonderful @heyitsharshi! You share the same birthday as my speech coach/English teacher, and one of my BFFs! That must've been one special day ;) But peace out lovelies, and stay beautiful!

Kisses,

~XCrocusX |