Zoey nodded. "I have." She said softly. "I got bullied because of my brain cancer. People avoided me like the plague too, because other kids in my class would spread rumors that they could catch brain cancer from me. And other kids made fun of me for my clothes, the way I talk, what I believe in, the fact that I like unicorns, but I guess that's just what they're like. Building themselves up by tearing others down."
"Most bullies insult others because they dislike something about themselves. In order to feel better about themselves, they want other people to feel worse. Something like, 'not only do I want to win, but I want everyone else to fail' I guess."
"The needle tears a hole….the old familiar sting….try to kill it all away….but I remember everything…"
Zoey gave Robin a small smile. "I think that you're absolutely right."
Robin smiled softly. "I think about it a lot. It makes me feel better, in a way. They have problems too, we all have problems. Everyone has their secrets, but no one wants them spread around."
Lenny stopped reading and just listened to Levi sing. He sounded nice. She sighed and leaned her head against the bookshelf while her continued.
"What have I become…my sweetest friend….everyone I know…goes away in the end" Levi stopped after realizing what he just sang.
Lenny lifted her head and stared at the book. "Nice." she whispered. Then she sniffed.
"Sorry. That was a sad song. It's one of my favorites, though."
Lenny smiled. "Its okay. I enjoy sad songs too. Don't get me wrong, the happy ones are great. But… there's just something about sad songs."
Levi nodded. "It makes me feel…better for some reason. It inspires me." He shook his head. "I sound crazy."
Zoey nodded. "Yeah………….."
"I'm good at keeping secrets because I know that. I feel no need to tell anyone's secrets. That's their business, and I consider it an honor that they deemed me worthy to tell."
Zoey merely nodded, listening to Robin talk. It was kind of cute how he was rambling on about this.
"Since I haven't quite found a way to fix my own problems, helping other people is good for me. I feel better when everyone else feels better. I hate seeing enmity between close friends."
Lenny chuckled. "I think we're beyond crazy, Levi." she shook her head. With a sigh, she leaned her head on his shoulder and pulled up the book again.
Levi smiled, leaning his head on top of Lenny's. He continued reading.
Zoey nodded. "Hey we should go spy on Lenny and Levi. I have a feeling……………………."
"Hmm? Oh, yeah. Payback!" He stood up and looked around. "Er, which way did we come from again?"
Zoey laughed and grabbed Robin's hand, pulling him with her as she ran down the hall. Finally they got to the library, which is where Zoey assumed that they would be. Either that or she'd be able to use the magical map to find them. And she was right, they were there. With Lenny leaning her head on Levi;s shoulder no less!
Robin put a finger over his lips, signaling to be quiet. "Should we scare them?" He whispered.
Zoey giggled softly. "Yeah."
(Hello)
(Sorry)
Robin snuck up to the bookcase and grabbed the biggest book he could find, being careful not to be seen. Then, he walked back to Zoey and tossed the book in a way that it would slam onto the ground really loudly.
Levi jumped, letting out a small squeak. He glared at Robin and Zoey when he found where the noise came from. "Why?! Why would you do that?!"
Zoey giggled and high-fived Robin. "Revenge." She said simply.
He rubbed his ears. "That hurt! What I did to you guys was harmless."
Robin nodded in agreement before running off, grabbing Zoey's hand so she'd know to come with him.
Zoey laughed as Robin pulled her away, letting him lead her.
"Which way did we come from?" Robin asked while running, checking behind him to see whether Levi was following them or not.