Rayne sat in place only looking at the ground. Once again, he was treated as nothin more than a dog or more so, dirt. Well, if the people around him said it, that is what he was. The halls were noisy with chatter and mumbling. Rayne didn't care in the least at the moment. The only thought that was going through his head was -I want to go home- As tears filled his eyes he heard Milia's voice and his eyes widened in suprised.
Soon after he heard the girl's walk away, but he didn't look up. Only stared at the floor. He sighed lowly to himself but, jumped slightly as Milia's hand rested on his lap as well as she lifted his chin slowly as she raised his head so that they were eye level.
"Listen to me Rayne.. I know it sounds hard but... you have got to be stronger than this.. dont let what those girls said or what anyone says bring you down because chances are years or even months from now you wont even remember their faces okay? they dont matter.. their opinions dont count... you should only care what the people YOU CARE ABOUT think of you.. sure you are different and sure not everyone adjusts to different.. but you have got to realize that it doesn't matter -who cares what they think.. I think you are the most awesome person Ive come across all year -really I do.. I need you to trust me and let down that wall you have up.. but also keep your heart guarded for situations like these so they dont get to you.. I know it might sound hard but.."
Rayne's eyes shook slightly. As much as he was afraid to admit it, she was right he had to be tougher. Otherwise, he would get kicked around constantly. But still, even if he stood up for himself, he was only get beat up as a result. It was a losing situation either way. He blushed as his heart raced. The more he stared into Milia's eyes, the more he felt as if he was on clouds. The sound of mumbling and chatter came to a cease, as his attention focused only on Milia's eyes. But it was only brief as Milia stood up and extended her hand .
"We will both do it.. together"
Rayne smiled as he grasped Milia's hand firmly with his own and stood up, speaking softly. " I..will...do..my..best...Milia."