Short Story: Jerry And His Bullying Pas

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Jerry and His Bullying Pals “Mom, last time I got bullied terribly bad,” said Jerry, “ why do we have to move again?” Jerry wasn't your typical high school kid. He was a joyful person, but very quiet and to himself. He didn't have many friends and you'd often find him sitting in the front of the classroom by himself. Jerry was very shy. However, he did answer questions the teacher asked quite often. “My job is relocating me to Denver, Jerry,” said his mom, “we have to.” Jerry's mom, Susan, had an occupation that required them to relocate at least once a year. This caused much distress for Jerry. He already struggled with anxiety and depression. Having to move a lot, along with being bullied, only made his situation worse. It was the beginning …show more content…

He had survived first period without any problems. It was getting close to lunch and Jerry was starving! His mom had packed his lunch that day, so all he could do during second period was daydream about the turkey sandwich awaiting him. The bell finally rang and Jerry, of course being shy, just waited for everyone else to walk out of the classroom. He then followed the herd into the cafeteria, where he started to look for a lunch table. He didn't know anyone, so he ended up sitting alone at the table in the back of the cafeteria. It was then he saw a group of the jocks headed straight for him. Oh no, he thought. Here we go …show more content…

Jerry knew exactly what was coming next. It was then that the boy proceeded to shove him into the wall. “Why don't you tell me to leave you alone again, nerd.” “Im sorry. I won't say it again.” replied Jerry “I bet you wont after im through with you.” About that time, to Jerrys saving grace, the bell rang. He gathered his things and headed to his fourth period class. All period he sat and thought about the situation that just occured. He tried to stay positive and was hoping tomorrow maybe they would just leave him alone. Before he knew it, it was the end of day and Jerry was heading straight for home, but as he stepped out of class there they were, waiting for him. As he entered the hallway, Jerry tried not to make eye contact, but it was then he saw someone walking towards him. The next thing he knew his books were on the ground and so was he. The bully had punched him in the nose. Jerry was used to this kind of thing, so he gathered his things, got back up, and headed to his moms car. “Oh my goodness, Jerry! Here take this napkin. What happened to you” said his mom, as he got in. “Nothing Mom. Its fine.” “Jerry, this is not fine. You better tell me now.” “Some kids were picking on me. They just shoved me down and my nose started

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