The group of bullies snickered and chuckled, and it was clear that they were waiting for you to back down. But you didn't. You stood your ground, looking Gary straight in the eye. "I'm not afraid of you," you said, your voice steady.
As the fight raged on, you noticed a group of students watching from the sidelines. There was a girl with pink hair and a skateboard, a nerd with a calculator watch, and a jock with a football jersey. They seemed to be rooting for you, and you wondered why.
Gary raised an eyebrow. "Oh, really? Well, let's see how you do against me, then." He cracked his knuckles, and the group of bullies moved in, forming a semi-circle around you.
