After a week of reflection, Itzy sat down in the school's courtyard, feeling the warm sun on her face as she gathered her thoughts. She watched Loxley, Jaxie, and Ileen chatting and laughing nearby, their voices carrying in the gentle breeze. It had been a tumultuous week for all of them, filled with moments of doubt and self-examination.
As she watched her former bullies, Itzy couldn't help but recall the hurtful words and actions they had directed at her. It was a painful journey to even consider the idea of friendship with them. However, something had shifted in her during the past week. She had observed a sincere effort on their part to change and make amends.
Over the past few days, they had showered her with various tokens, like thoughtful gifts, and often approached her with a casual greeting, only to withdraw, as if they were signaling their readiness for her response.
