Feeling vengeful, I held my hand up and waited for the teacher to notice me. “Yes, Aoife?” “Joey called me fat.” Sniffling, I batted another tear away. “I’m really upset about it. Can I please be excused?” His mouth fell open. “You bitch.” Fuck you, I mouthed back at him. “Joey!” Ms. Falvey snapped, looking horrified. “Yes, Aoife, go on outside and get some air.”
