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  They are three of the biggest bullies on Earth.   They have been bullying me non-stop.   Asia told me about how mean Raven and Darla were to her when she was in their class for the first few months of 7 th   grade last year.   I  had no idea that they would be this LOUD and REBELLIOUS.   To make things even worse Mr. Hanes lets them do whatever they want and Sheldon takes advantage of that.   I don’t know how I am going to handle all of these bullies on my own.

Sharon spelled peroxide correctly. We went back and forth until the 16 th round. I couldn ’ t believe Sharon was such a good speller. It made me angry. “ Sharon spell ‘ Triskaidekaphobia. ’” Yes! I learned that word for the State Spelling Bee that I fainted at! I remember that triskaidekaphobia means fear of the number 13.

I was FURIOUS.   W hen I passed the art room I saw an opened can of paint.   I grabbed the can and hid it in Mr. Hanes’ room until lunch time to get revenge.   After the bell rang I ran to the cafeteria with the paint, threw it at Raven and Darla’s table, and ran away.   WHAT WAS I THINKING!!

When we got to the venue for the dance I was surprised at how loud the music was and how dim the lights were. Dustin came up to me with a smile saying “ Come dance with me Asia. You promised remember? ” “ Yes. I remember. ” I blushed. I stepped onto the dance floor happy that I had a partner. I forgot one thing: I don ’ t know how to dance AT ALL.

The club has been so wonderful for our new and improved relationship.   I  help him with his homework like old times and we watch movies.   I actually sat next to him while we watched The Great Gatsby.   Asia and Celeste were watching us instead of watching the movie and I heard them say “AWWWW!”   I ’m a little annoyed by their instigating, but I am so happy I’m hanging out with Orlando again.   Maybe this time around we can be more than friends.

I DID IT! I, Asia McKinley, graduated from East Rivers Middle School. I was the top student, as anticipated, and I say that with the utmost humility. I took pictures with Tasia, Celeste, Sharon, Janice, and even with Dustin, Ricky, and Curtis. It was a great day. I ’ m glad I survived middle school , now I ’ m ready to take on the next challenge: High school .