Chapter 3: The Love Letter
Brenner Souka started another school day with the usual routine of bullying and mockery. But, that day, even in the face of so much cruelty, he was immune. The reason? Brenner Souka was in love. He was so in love with Brianna Alexa that nothing else seemed to matter. The mockery and bullying became background noise, barely audible to the sound of Brenner's heartbeat.
The day passed, classes ended, the bell rang and the hallways filled with relieved students. It was then that Brenner decided to take a bold step. He took out a sheet of paper, grabbed a pen and started writing. The words flowed from his heart, through his pen, onto the paper. It was a love letter to Brianna, a request to meet him at school the next day.
Brenner placed the letter on Brianna's desk before leaving. He did so with a smile on his face, a smile he had never felt before. It was a smile of happiness, of joy, of triumph. He had overcome his shyness, he had overcome everything that limited him. He had spoken, even if through a letter. This letter was his voice, his dialogue with the world. For the first time in his life, Brenner had had a conversation, even if it was just a conversation on paper.
When Brenner returned home that afternoon, he felt a joy he had never felt before. He was radiant, hopeful and anxious. He was eager to see Brianna's reaction, to see if her letter would have the impact he hoped for. He went to sleep that night with a smile on his face, dreaming of the next day.
(End of Chapter 3)