I laugh and talk, getting her to come out of her shell. Without hesitation, I walk right up and sit down next to her. She looks sad and out of place, and I feel awful for her. When I walk in, I see that there’s someone I don’t recognize. That evening I arrive a little late for a youth activity at church. Anyway, Kenzie is at a band competition so she can’t give me lip about chickening out on my new endeavor and “crawling back to them.” I really don’t want them to think I’m avoiding them. That’s why today I sit with my own Social Outcast family. But as nice as it was, I knew everyone there and didn’t get to meet anyone new. And, having predecided to accept any invitations to other tables, I went willingly. “Look, Maya, do you want to come sit at our table? It’s kind of crowded but we don’t want you to sit alone.” After a little while two Choir Geeks came over. Even though it’s usually crowded, no one sat down next to me. Yesterday I went to the cafeteria early and sat at an empty table. Is it working? Am I actually making friends? I walk Dulce to her class and she smiles at me. Kenzie ends up staying, and we all talk for the entire lunch period. She slowly narrows her eyes and sinks down on the seat.
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