Mindfullness

It is just an average school day at your high school. You are Emily Woodson, a pretty normal high school girl. In English today, Jason keeps on teasing you, like he always does. "You're such a pick me!" he says like a 4 year old girl. You are filled with rage. Before you can catch yourself, two deadly sentences leave your lips: "OH... So you wanna fight! Meet me at 6:15, after practice!!" The whole class starts oooing. Jason storms out of the room. The English teacher, clearly exhausted from the long day of teaching, doesn't even look up from his computer. You start thinking about what you just did. You never really wanted to fight... This doesn't look like it will end well. You think about (link-reveal: "backing out of the fight.")[ No. (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 2s)[(link-reveal: "//You refuse to back out.//")[ You think back to everything that Jason has done to you over the years. Ever since the start of this school year, Jason has done nothing but torment you. Jason stole your lunch. He even went inside of your bag and took your homework. It all started [[back in middle school]]. ]]]

The lacrosse practice passes like a blur. Even though it was a light day compared to what the coach usually makes you do, your heart pumps heavily in your chest. It just gets worst after practice ends. You spot a small crowd of people who managed to sneak in through the hole in the fence in order to see the fight. Eventually, Jason climbs over the locked fence and onto the field. A cold, crisp breeze blows through. Trees rustle in the distance. "I shouldn't be fighting //girls//" Jason says. "This is stupid." [["I didn't think you were afraid!"]] [["You're right, this seems like a bad idea."]]

(set: $stressTest to (macro: bool-type _o, [(if: _o)[(output:)[]](else:)[(output:)[(//Your avaliable decisions may be affected by your stress levels.//)] ]]))(set: $homeMentalBreakdown to (macro: num-type _o, [(if: _o > 10)[(redirect: "Mental Breakdown")](else:)[(out:)[]]]))(set: $regularize to (macro: num-type _num, [(out-data: (round: (min: (max: 0, _num), 100)))]))

''8th Grade, Middle School'' //The bell rings. School's out. You rush out of the classroom. You don't know this yet, but Jason is following you, angrily watching your every step. Eventually, he catches up. "Hey!" he says. "Why did you post this?'" Jason shows you a very unflattering picture of him at a recent school trip to a water park which you put on Instagram 2 days ago. You thought it was all in good fun, but apparently Jason thought otherwise. Jason scowls at you. "Take this down NOW!" You take it down, but it is too late. The picture is already all over social media. This caused Jason to develop an intense hatred for you. Even the summer break wasn't enough to extinguish the flame of his hatred. He kept on tormenting you throughout the beginning of the next school year. You tried to report him, but, as Jason is the principal's son, nothing was ever done about it. But all of that doesn't matter now. It's time to make Jason [[catch your hands->Fight someone]].//

Jason looks at you with pure indignation. "I'M NOT AFRAID!" he shouts. [[He comes at you with a punch to the face.->The Fight]]

Jason nods. "Yeah, you're right. This was a misunderstanding. I think we can avoid this fight. I just need you to do //one// little thing for me." (link-reveal: "'What?'")+(t8n: "fade")[ "Admit that you're a pick me. Admit that you're a stupid little pick me girl." The people at the fence start //oooh//ing and //aah//ing. He pulls out his phone to take a video, but you act fast and kick it right out of his hands. It falls onto the ground. The glass breaks with a loud, viceral crack. "DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THAT COST?!?!?" [[He makes a raw, primal noise of anger and immediately goes up and tries to throw a punch at you...->The Fight]]]

You're able to dodge out of the way of his punch. He falls to the ground, but quickly gets up and tries to attack you again. The rest of the fight is just a lot of pushing and shoving. It doesn't last too long. Jason isn't very athlethic, and the weeks of lacrosse drills you've had to do have strenghtened every part of the body. Eventually, you push him down to the ground yet again. Jason already has a black eye. He's clearly hurting. He tries to get up from the ground, but you kick him right on his chin. (link-reveal: "He falls back to the ground.")+(t8n: "fade")[ Blood starts (link-style: (text-color: "red"))+(link-style: (text-style: "italic"))[(link-reveal: "rushing from his mouth onto the field.")+(t8n: "fade")[ "Hello? Are you okay?" you say meekly. [[There is no response.->Fight Aftermath]] ]]]

You take your phone out of your bag and try to call 911. There is only 1% battery left, and the phone dies before you could press the second 1. You try running to some of the bystanders who were watching the fight, but all of them have fled the scene. You look back to Jason; still lying on the terf, bleeding. The old payphone on Wallace Street allegedly still works, you could [[use that->Payphone]]. Alternatively, you could [[go to your parents for help->Player House]].

You rush through the hole and go to the payphone. Fiddling with coins wastes valuable time, but you manage to call 911. Teary eyed, you explain the whole situation to them. The ambulance arrives quickly. You watch through the fence as they take Jason away and put him on a stretcher. You know that your life will [[change forever->Fight Aftermath 2]].

You rush to your house and open the door as quickly as you can. "Someone got hurt on the lacrosse field, call 911!" you shout. You don't have the heart to tell them the whole story, but they'll figure the rest out soon enough. You and your parents watch as the ambulance takes Jason away. You know that your life will [[change forever->Fight Aftermath 2]].

It's the end of the first day of school after your three-day suspension. You're not in a good space mentally. Jason's friends have launched a school wide propaganda campaign, portraying you as the absolute villain of the story. Videos of your fight are all over social media.. Everywhere you walk, people start whispering, even people you thought were your friends. "It's that Emily girl," they whisper. "The one that beat up Jason." Principal Roberts emailed you, telling you to meet him after school ended. [[Continue->Laska's Office]]

"Sit down." the principal says. You do as he says and sit down. The room is covered in corny posters about hard work and determination. He's dressed in a light blue shirt with a purple and yellow striped tie. At the assembly at the beginning of the year, he gave a long speech about how he worked his way up from being the school janitor all the way to being the principal, even though technically that job required a doctorate in secondary education. "You can do anything if you put your mind to it!" he said. The speech was supposed to be inspiring, but all it did was inspire boredom. He also said that he would provide "no mercy" to any rulebreakers which ended up in his office. The principal strokes his beard for a few awkward, silent seconds. Then he stands up. [["I've decided to give you mercy."]]

"Yes, it's unfortunate. You deserve to be expelled from the school for what you did to my son." He smiles. "However, the school board is getting a little irritated with my approach to discipline. They say that I'm 'too extreme' and 'need to take a chill pill. But I think I've found a compromise that everyone will be happy with. You will not be expelled. Instead, you will have to undergo mandatory anger management classes. And you will also have detention at the beginning of the school day for 40 minutes, until we decide that you have reformed. How does that sound?" (if: (visited: "Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["What's happening with the lacrosse team?"->Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)]]](if: (visited: "Parents Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[ [["Do my parents know?"->Parents Conversation Link (Laska)]]](if: (visited: "Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[ [["Are there any other consequences?"->Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)]]]

"What do you think? It's school policy. We can't have delinquents like you on the team. Although, coaches are allowed to make exceptions in certain circumstances...." (if: (visited: "Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["What's happening with the lacrosse team?"->Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Parents Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["Do my parents know?"->Parents Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["Are there any other consequences?"->Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)") and (visited: "Parents Conversation Link (Laska)"))[ [["I think that's all..."->End of Laska Conversation]]]

"Yes, of course. I've made sure that they're very well informed of your transgressions." (if: (visited: "Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["What's happening with the lacrosse team?"->Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Parents Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["Do my parents know?"->Parents Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["Are there any other consequences?"->Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)") is true and (visited: "Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)") is true and (visited: "Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)") is true)[ [["I think that's all..."->End of Laska Conversation]]]

"Oh, I forgot to mention this. //If you fail any of your classes, or get into another fight, or otherwise fail to uphold the expectations of this educational institution, we'll have to reevaluate whether a traditional high school like this one is the right fit for you.// But I'm sure that none of that will happen!" He smiles awkwardly. (if: (visited: "Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["What's happening with the lacrosse team?"->Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Parents Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["Do my parents know?"->Parents Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)") is not true)[[["Are there any other consequences?"->Other Consequences Conversation Link (Laska)]]] (if: (visited: "Lacrosse Team Conversation Link (Laska)") and (visited: "Parents Conversation Link (Laska)"))[ [["I think that's all..."->End of Laska Conversation]]]

"Alright. You are dismissed. Go! Have a nice day." (link-reveal: "You leave the office in a hurry, and rush right out of the school. As you take the bus home, you contemplate your academic future. You better figure this out, or things might get even worst.")+(t8n: "fade-right")+(t8n-time: 2s)[ //The Mindfullness Game// Made by Jojo and Wilnida //This game will take you through several critical moments in your freshman year of high school. Can you manage your stress levels, survive and make it to the next year? Or will you be expelled from the school? It all depends on how you manage your time and use mindfullness skills.// [[Begin->After the meeting]] ] (set: $studyPoints to 0) (set: $mindfullnessPoints to 0) (set: $stress to 0) (set: $gotStressed to false)

''After the meeting'' The bus drops you off at your house after a brief drive. You open the door and walk into the living room. Your mom is sitting on the couch, looking at her phone. "Hello, Emily," she says to you, clearly dissapointed. You have plenty of free time. What do you want to do? [[Study]] [[Work out]] [[Watch TV]]

You start reading your textbooks over and over again and make flashcards of all of them. You feel more prepared for your upcoming exams. You go to sleep, feeling just a tad bit better about your life than you did before. [[Continue->Confrontation At Lunch]] (set: $studyPoints to it + 1)

The first thing you do after you get back from school is hit the weights. You go all the way down to the basement and start lifting. You don't even bother to warm up, you just don't care about that today. The weights help take your mind off of the stress of the day. [[Continue->Confrontation At Lunch]] (set: $stress to it - 2)

You are utterly exhausted after that awful day. You flop down on the couch next to your mother and put on some reality TV show. You don't even know the name, you just want something to distract you from your own thoughts. [[Continue to Next Day->Confrontation At Lunch]] (set: $stress to it - 1)

''12:45 PM. Lunch'' You are sitting alone at lunch. Nobody wants to sit next to you after the fight. You spot Amira talking with some other girls. She used to be one of your friends, but now she's thrown you away like a rotten apple. "Emily is so mean! I heard that Jason had to get stitches after what she did to him." "Yeah, I don't know how she's even still at this school. She should be expelled!" [[Take deep breaths to calm yourself down]] [[Go and confront the girls]] [[Get away from the situation]]

You take some deep breaths to calm yourself down, and eat the rest of your lunch in peace. They're not worth it. [[Continue->Anger Management Classes]]

You walk up to the table where the girls are talking. Amira looks around and smirks at your. "Look at what the cat dragged out of the bag. It's Emily the faliure. Go back into the hole where you belong." You think about some insults you could say to her in return. |choices>[(link-show: "'Just look at you. You look like you just came back from shoveling a manure pile.'", ?AreYouSure) (link-show: "'I don't even need to say anything, you're just that stupid'", ?AreYouSure) [[Walk away->Walk Away]]] |AreYouSure)[(t8n: "fade")[ Are you sure? This might end really badly for you. [[Do it->Insult Reaction]] [[Don't do it->Walk Away]] (hide: ?choices) ]] (set: $stress to it - 1)

You stand up and walk away from your lunch. You go to the bathroom and hide there for the rest of the lunch period, thinking about what you did to Jason. It isn't fun. [[Continue to Anger Management Classes->Anger Management Classes]] (set: $stress to it + 2)

''Anger Management Classes, After School'' As a part of your punishment for fighting, you have been subjected to mandatory anger management classes. The anger management counselor is a tall woman with glasses. "Hello, my name is Ms. Delila. You're here because you can't control your emotions properly. I'm here to teach you what your parents should have taught you, but didn't. I'm going to give you a little homework: write a 10 page essay on the importance of managing anger. I'm expecting this by the next time we meet." The anger management counselor throws 10 pages of lined paper at you. "You have everything you need. Leave!" You take the homework and leave the class. You really don't want to do this homework. But, now it's time to go home. (set: $stress to it + 2) [[Home->Home 2]]

(if: (random: 1, 2) is not 2)[Amira stands up. "Oh, so you want to talk to me like //that//? I'll show you!" She shoves you, and you fall onto the floor. The rest of the people at the table start laughing. You get up off of the floor, pick up Amira's food tray, and throw it at her. Amira looks shocked, then goes to the bathroom crying. One of the security guards at the cafeteria looks a little irritated, but thankfully she doesn't do anything. That was satisfying. [[Continue->Anger Management Classes]](set: $stress to it - 1)](else:)[Amira stands up. "Oh, you want to talk to me like that! 'll show you!" She shoves you, and you fall onto the floor. You return with your own punch. It doesn't end well. The security guard comes to break up the fight, and drags both of you to the principal's office. [[Oh no...->The Main Office]]]

You walk away from the girls. Amira looks at you shocked. "Wait a minute! Come back, you coward!" But you just sit down and keep on eating your lunch. [[Continue->Anger Management Classes]]

''After School'' The bus drops you off at your house after a brief drive. What do you want to do? [[Study->Study 2]] [[Work out->Work out 2]] [[Just relax->Relax 2]] [[Do Anger Management Homework->Anger Homework]] (You sense you won't have another good opportunity to get it done.) ((if: $stress <= 2)[You feel pretty calm right now.](else-if: $stress >= 3 and $stress < 5)[You're kinda stressed out.](else:)[Your stress levels are a little insane right now.]) ($homeMentalBreakdown: $stress)

(set: $num is (random: 1, 3))(if: $num is 1)[You start reading your textbooks over and over again and make flashcards of all of them. You feel more prepared for your upcoming exams. You go to sleep, feeling just a tad bit better about your life than you did before.](else-if: $num is 2)[You go over the outline for an upcoming test. You go to sleep, feeling just a tad bit better about your life than you did before.](else:)[You struggle with an online practice test one of your teachers gave you. You keep on trying over and over, but can't seem to get more than a 50.(set: $stress to it + 2)] [[Continue->Confrontation At Lunch]] (set: $studyPoints to it + 2)

You run on the treadmill for 2 hours. [[Continue->Algebra]] (set: $stress to it - 2)

You lie down on the couch and, just take a nap. [[Continue->Algebra]] (set: $stress to it - 1)

You struggle to write the essay, experiencing serious writer's block. No matter how hard you try, you just can't write any more. You consider the options: you could [[use ChatGPT to write the essay for you->ChatGPT Essay]]. Or maybe you could [[just try to push through->Pure Force Of Will]]. Or you could just [[give up->Didn't Write The Essay]]. (if: $stress > 5)[(There might be other options, but you're too stressed out to do them.)](else:)[You could also [[take a break and try again later->Take A Break]].]

You open up ChatGPT and tell it to generate a six-page essay on why anger management is important. You sit back and relax as ChatGPT generates the whole essay for you. You write it down on your paper with ease and flop down on the couch for the rest of the day. [[Continue->Algebra]] (set: $stress to it - 2)

You just sit at your computer and force yourself to write the essay. You end up staying up until 3 AM. You are utterly exhausted and mentally worn out from the experience. [[Continue->Algebra]] (set: $stress to it + 3) (set: $studyPoints to it + 1)

You take a quick break to make yourself a turkey sandwich. After the break, you easily finish the rest of the essay. [[Continue->Algebra]] (set: $studyPoints to it + 2)

''Algebra Class, 6th Period'' You are sitting down in English class. The teacher is talking about something, but you aren't really paying attention, because Amira, your former friend turned arch-nemesis, keeps on hitting your leg with her shoe. You contemplate your next steps. (if: $stress < 4)[[[Ask the teacher to switch your seat->Switched Seats]] ](else:)[(LOCKED)] (if: $stress < 4)[[[Tell the teacher about what Amira is doing->Told On Amira]]](else:)[(LOCKED)] [[Shout at Amira to stop->Confrontation At Algebra Class]] [[Hit Amira back with your leg->Confrontation At Algebra Class B]] ($stressTest: $stress < 4)

You give up and rip up the essay papers. You enjoy the rest of your day, though. [[Continue->Algebra]] (set: $stress to it - 1)

"Stop it!" you shout at Amira. Amira just smirks. "You didn't stop hitting Jason during that fight; why should I?" [[Slap Amira to get her to stop->The Slap Heard Round The World]] [[Threaten Amira]] (if: $stress < 4)[[[Move your desk->Moving Desk]] [[Try to reason with Amira->Reasoning with Amira Attempt]]] ($stressTest: $stress < 4)

You start hitting Amira's leg. Amira starts hitting you back even harder. Before long, you two are engaged in a full on war under the table. (if: (random: 1, 5) is not 5)[The teacher thankfully doesn't notice, but you can't focus on anything the teacher is saying. The only thing you really got from the lesson is that the midterms are coming up, and you better start studying. [[Continue->Anger Management 2]]](else:)[The algebra teacher quickly notices and walks over to your table. "What are you doing, girls?" she shouts at you. Everyone in the class turns and starts looking at the teacher. "I thought this was a high school, not a preschool. But it's clear that //some// people don't understand that. To the principal's office, both of you!" She writes you a referral and tells you to go to the principal's office. [[Continue->The Main Office]]] (set: $stress to it + 2) (set: $studyPoints to it - 1)

You ask the teacher to switch your seat. "Hmm..." she says. "I've been wanting to change the seating arrangements anyway. You can change your seat." You move to a seat far away from Amira. At the end of the class, the teacher reminds you about the upcoming midterm algebra exam. Good, one more thing to worry about... [[Continue->Anger Management 2]] (set: $stress to it + 1) (set: $studyPoints to it + 2)

''Anger Management Classes, After School'' You still have to do these mandatory anger management classes. Ms. Delila sits across the table from you. "Do you have the homework I assigned you?" (if: (visited: "Anger Homework") is false or (visited: "Didn't Write The Essay") is true)[[["No, Ms. Delila"->"No, Ms. Delila"]]](else:)[[[Hand over the homework->Did The Homework]]]

You and Amira wait impatiently in the main office for the principal to arrive, scrolling mindlessly and occasionally glaring at one another. After a few minutes, Principal Roberts arrives. (if: (history:)'s last is "Call for a security guard")[[["Come on in, children,->Principal's Office (Alternate)]]](else:)[[["Come on in, children,"->Principal's Office]]] he says. By the sound of his voice, you can tell that this probably won't go well for you.

The algebra teacher frowns. "Dear, I have much more important matters to deal with than a bunch of 9th graders acting like 4th graders. Surely you two mature young women can solve this dispute on your own?" The teacher goes back to teaching the class, but not before telling everyone to "behave themselves." Thankfully, this makes Amira stop hitting you, but you are still a little disappointed that nothing more serious happened to her. [[Continue->Anger Management 2]] (Also, at the end of the class, the algebra teacher reminded you about the upcoming midterm exams. Keep that in mind.) (set: $stress to it + 1) (set: $studyPoints to it + 2)

You slap Amira in the face. The entire class looks around at you silently, shocked at what just happened. (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 3s)["WHAT] (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 4s)[WAS] (t8n: "rumble")+(t8n-delay: 5s)[THAT?!?!"] (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 6s)[The algebra teacher slowly walks over to you and Amira, and personally escorts you both to the [[principal's office->The Main Office]].]

You plead with Amira to stop hitting you. "This is stupid, why are you doing this?" "Because //I// hate //you//" Amira responds. "That makes sense, but think about it: you can't possibly focus right now. And I know how much your parents care about your grades..." (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 2s)[Amira thinks about what you said for a moment.] (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 5s)[(text-size:0.7)+(text-color: "gray")["I guess..."] she mutters under her breath. "But I'm going to get back at you one day..." She gives you one final annoyed look before turning her attention back to the teacher. [[Continue->Anger Management 2]] (Also the teacher reminded you to study for the upcoming midterms, keep that in mind.)] (set: $studyPoints to it + 2) (set: $stress to it - 1)

You move your desk away from Amira to try to stop Amira from hitting your leg. Unfortunately, Amira just moves her desk closer towards yours and continues her behavior. You'll have to find a different solution. [[Slap Amira to get her to stop->The Slap Heard Round The World]] [[Threaten Amira]] (if: $stress < 4)[[[Try to reason with Amira->Reasoning with Amira Attempt]]](else:)[(LOCKED)] ($stressTest: $stress < 4)

"You don't want to do that, unless you want to end up like Jason..." You threaten Amira with physical violence. (if: (random: 1, 3) is not 3)[Amira looks at you. "You shouldn't think that will work on me..." she says. "But, I'm feeling a little tired today, so I guess I'll stop. But don't think this is the end of this..." Amira grins sarcastically and stops hitting you with her leg, but you sense that there might be more trouble in the future. [[Continue->Anger Management 2]] (set: $stress to it + 1) (set: $studyPoints to it + 2)](else:)["Oh, you want to fight..." Amira says. "I'll give you a fight!" Amira stands up out of her desk and tackles you to the ground. You both go flying and hit the floor with a loud //thump//. The fight devolves into a lot of pushing, shoving, and biting, until the algebra teacher manages to separate you. [[Continue->The Main Office]]]

''Principal's Office'' You and Amira sit down. The principal remains standing, adding an aire of authority to his every single word. "I'm very disapointed in the both of you..." Principal Roberts starts shaking his head. "Amira, you used to be a star student. I even personally chose you to be the student of the month last November. What happened?" Amira looks down at the floor and does not respond. "However, I'm not surprised that you have been engaging in this juvenile behavior. After you brutally attacked and beat up my only child, I knew you naturally have violent tendencies. Amira, you are dismissed from school for the day, I will handle your punishment at a later date." Amira gets up and slowly leaves the room. [[Continue->Expulsion]]

The principal takes a deep breath. "Emily, I have been anticipating this moment for a //long// time. You are expelled from this school. In fact, I've already instructed the security guards to remove you if you are even found within 100 feet of this building. I think I have found a school that may be more fit for your specific... //tendencies//." He smiles deviously, and hands you a pamplet. <blockquote>|link>[//''WELCOME TO CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL''// The ultimate destination for your unruly teenager.]</blockquote> (click-goto: ?link, "The Bad Ending")

''20 Years Later, 2045'' For much of your teenage years, you bounced around from high school to high school, whichever ones would be willing to take you. You kept on getting into fights, getting expelled, and being forced to attend yet another school. Eventually, you gave up on school entirely and dropped out as soon as you could, at the age of 16. But none of that matters now. You have to go to a meeting with your boss at Walmart, after you nearly strangled an annoying customer... (link-reveal: "Continue")+(t8n: "fade")[ ''Your Boss's Office'' Unfortunately, Jason's your boss now. He actually //graduated// from high school, and even went to college. The walls of his office are covered with plaques like "Walmart Manager's Association 2032 BOSS OF THE YEAR", "Walmart Manager's Association 2034 Distinguished Manager", and even his "Student of The Month" award from back when he was in high school. "I have to fire you. We can't have people attacking the customers!" Jason laughs! He hands you your last paycheck. "I always knew you were a violent liability, ever since you beat me up back in high school. I don't even know why we hired you in the first place!" (link-replace: "Continue")+(t8n: "slide-right")[ ''Your House'' You hear a knock on the door to your apartment. You haven't paid your bills in months. You're afraid to open it. The knocking gets louder and louder. You open the door and see a police officer. He hands you an eviction notice. "You have 14 days to leave, or else we will eject you from the property by force." You plead with him to stop this from happening, but he just closes the door on you. You spend the rest of the day crying in bed, before packing up your stuff and leaving the apartment. (link-replace: "Continue")[ ''On the Streets'' You have lost everything. Unable to hold down a job due to your anger issues, you have taken to living in the streets. You spend all of your money on whiskey. Your future is uncertain. You wish you could (link-append: "go back to the past and change your decisions...")[ (link-replace: "RESTART THE GAME")[(restart:)]]]]]

Ms. Delila quickly reads over your essay. |good)[She looks surprised. "This essay is one of the best ones I've ever read. You're clearly a talented writer. Good job! Now it's time for class. Unfortunately, the state wants me to teach you all of these newfangled "mindfulness" techniques. That's why, today, I'm going to teach you about body scan meditation." The teacher spends the rest of the class teaching you about body scan meditation. You have to focus your mind on each part of your body and think about how it feels. [[Continue->Home 3]](set: $knowsBodyScan to true)]|okay)["Alright, let's get started with this class. Unfortunately, the state wants me to teach you all of these newfangled "mindfulness" techniques. That's why, today, I'm going to teach you about body scan meditation." The teacher spends the rest of the class teaching you about body scan meditation. You have to focus your mind on each part of your body and think about how it feels. [[Continue->Home 3]](set: $knowsBodyScan to true)]|gpt)["This is obviously written by ChatGPT. Automatic zero. I will notify the principal about this as soon as possible. You are dismissed. No homework, because you would just cheat on it like you always do." (set: $caughtUsingChatGPT to true)[[Continue->Home 3]]] (if: (visited: "ChatGPT Essay"))[(if: (random: 1,3) is 3)[(show: ?gpt)](else:)[(show: ?good)]](else-if: (visited: "Pure Force Of Will"))[(show: ?okay)](else:)[(show: ?good)]

"Exactly what I expected. I will notify the principal as soon as possible. You are dismissed." On the bus ride home, your mind is filled with wild scenarios about what could happen if the anger management teacher tells the principal about your faliure to do the homework. [[Continue->Home 3]]

''After School'' The bus drops you off at your house after a brief drive. What do you want to do? [[Study->Study 3]] [[Work out->Work out 3]] [[Just relax->Relax 3]] (if: $knowsBodyScan is true)[[[Do body scan meditation->Meditate]]] ((if: $stress <= 2)[You feel pretty calm right now.](else-if: $stress >= 3 and $stress < 5)[You're kinda stressed out.](else:)[Your stress levels are very high right now, if they get any higher, you might have a mental breakdown.]) Also the midterm exams are coming up, keep that in mind. ($homeMentalBreakdown: $stress)

(if: $stress < 4)[The midterms are coming up, so you do everything humanly possible to study for them. You make tons of flashcards. You read all of your textbooks. You answer the questions from the study guide over and over again. After the affair, you feel tired, but more prepared for the exam. (set: $studyPoints to it + 2)](else:)[You struggle to focus while studying for the midterm exams. You keep on getting distracted and thinking of other things.(set: $stress to it + 2)] [[Continue->Detention]]

You run on the treadmill for 2 hours. [[Continue->Detention]] (set: $stress to it - 2)

You sit down on the couch and spend the rest of the day reading a good book. [[Continue->Detention]]

You practice the body scan meditation the anger management teacher taught soon. Your whole body is much calmer than before. [[Continue->Detention]] (set: $stress to it - 4)

''Before 1st Period, The Detention Room'' (//The Day Before The Midterms//) The detention room is about as dull as possible. The walls and floor have been painted gray. Nobody makes a sound. There's only one thing which makes this experience slightly less mind-numbingly boring: (t8n: "slide-right")+(t8n-time: 3s)[Jason is back.] (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 4s)[No matter how reluctant the principal was to do so, since Jason instigated the fight, the principal had to give him punishment too, in the interest of fairness. Jason is clearly still recovering from the fight. He still has a black eye, and has to walk using crutches.] (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 5s)[You and Jason silently agree to pretend that the other doesn't exist, but thinking about what you did to him bothers you. [[Continue->Pre-Midterms]]] (set: $stress to it + 3)

The rest of the day is (link: "intense")[(link: "very intense")[(link: "so intense you want to gouge your eyes out")[(link: "too intense")[just straight up madcap insane]]]]. Every teacher is drilling everyone as hard as they possibly can, in order to prepare people for the struggles to come. Even lunch has been sacrificed to the gods of midterm performance: it was shortened to only 15 minutes in order to provide more time for real classes. It is exhausting. At the end of the day, you can barely move due to tiredness. But you must. [[It's study time.->Home 4]] (set: $stress to it + 3)

''After School'' The bus drops you off at your house after a brief drive. What do you want to do? [[Get some last minute studying in->Study 4]] (link: "Work out")[(You're too tired.)] [[Sleep early->Relax 4]] (if: $knowsBodyScan is true)[[[Do body scan meditation->Meditate 2]]] ((if: $stress <= 2)[You feel pretty calm right now.](else-if: $stress >= 3 and $stress < 5)[You're kinda stressed out.](else:)[You're very stressed out, you're near a mental breakdown.]) (set: $midtermsScore to 50) ($homeMentalBreakdown: $stress)

How much studying do you want to do? [[Pull an all-nighter]] [[A lot of studying]] [[A moderate amount]] [[A little]]

You sleep in early, and wake up refreshed and ready for the exam. [[Continue->The Midterms]] (set: $midtermsScore to it + 10) (set: $stress to it - 3)

You stay up all night studying for the midterms. You didn't sleep for a single minute. When you get on the bus and go to school, you are utterly exhausted. [[Continue->The Midterms]] (set: $studyPoints to it + 5) (set: $stress to it + 3)

You study a moderate amount for the midterms. When you get on the bus the next day and go to school, you feel slightly more confident that you can succeed on the midterm exams.. [[Continue->The Midterms]] (set: $studyPoints to it + 2) (set: $stress to it + 1)

You study up a little bit for the midterm exams. [[Continue->The Midterms]] (set: $studyPoints to it )

''The Midterms'' (if: (visited: "Pull an all-nighter") and ((random: 1, 3) is not 3))[You are utterly exhausted from the all-nighter you pulled. You can't remember anything you studied for last night. You know you studied for it, but you can't remember.(set: $midtermsScore to it - 20)](else-if: (visited: "Pull an all-nighter"))[You are exhausted from the all-nighter you pulled. However, you are able to push through your exhaustion and feel that you are doing well so far.](else-if: (visited: where its tags contains "Midterm-Study"))[You are confident and feel that you are doing well on the midterms so far.](else:)[You could be a little more confident, but you don't feel too bad.] Eventually you come across a difficult question. You contemplate your options. [[Panic and choose a random answer]] (if: $stress < 5)[[[Come back and answer the question later->Answer Later]]] (if: $stress < 6)[[[Skip the question->Skip the question]]] ($stressTest: $stress < 5)

You study a lot for the midterms. Although it is stressful, you feel very prepared. When you get on the bus and go to school, you feel confident that you can succeed on the midterms.. [[Continue->The Midterms]] (set: $studyPoints to it + 4) (set: $stress to it + 2)

You practice the body scan meditation the anger management teacher taught soon. Your whole body is much calmer than before. [[Continue->The Midterms]] (set: $stress to it - 4)

You panic and just fill in a random bubble. You keep on doing this strategy for every single question that is too difficult for you to answer. Will this work out? Depends on how lucky you are... (set: $midtermsScore to it + (random: -10, 10)) [[Continue->Final Result]]

You skip the question and decide to go back to it at another time. Will this work? It feels like a good idea... [[Continue->Final Result]] (set: $midtermsScore to it + 10)

(set: $passOrFail to (macro: num-type _i, [(if: _i >= 65)[(output:)+(text-color: "green")[//(PASS)//]](else:)[(output:)+(text-color: "red")[//(FAIL)//]]]))At your school, the entire midterms happen on one Friday. You spend the weekend worrying about your scores. On Monday, you finally recieve them: (set: $baseScore to $midtermsScore + ($studyPoints * 2.5)) (set: $englishScore to ($regularize: $baseScore + (random: -10, 10))) //ENGLISH 1: $englishScore ($passOrFail: $englishScore) (set: $algebraScore to ($regularize: $baseScore + (random: -10, 10))) ALGEBRA 1: $algebraScore ($passOrFail: $algebraScore) (set: $bioScore to ($regularize: $baseScore + (random: -10, 10))) BIOLOGY 1: $bioScore ($passOrFail: $bioScore) (set: $historyScore to ($regularize: $baseScore + (random: -10, 10))) US HISTORY 1: $historyScore ($passOrFail: $historyScore)// (set: $average to ($historyScore + $englishScore + $bioScore + $algebraScore) / 4) ''AVERAGE SCORE: $average ($passOrFail: $average)'' (set: $classesFailed to (cond: $englishScore < 65, 1, 0) + (cond: $algebraScore < 65, 1, 0) + (cond: $bioScore < 65, 1, 0) + (cond: $historyScore < 65, 1, 0)) (if: $classesFailed > 0)[This is a disaster. You're already on thin ice, with these failings, you're sure to be expelled from the school.(set: $stress to it + 3)](else-if: $average >= 65 and $average < 80)[At least you passed all your classes, but you could have done better.(set: $stress to it - 1)](else:)[Wow, you did great! Or at least better than you usually do...(set: $stress to it - 2)] [[Continue->Potential Principal Confrontation]]

You skip the question, and do that for all the really difficult questions you spot on the exam. This certainly made it easier. But is it a good strategy? [[Continue->Final Result]]

''The First Day of School After the Midterms'' (if: $classesFailed > 0)[ At the start of the day, you spot the principal walking toward you in the halls. You walk faster to try to avoid him, but you already know, it is inevitable: you are being expelled. Eventually the principal grabs onto your hand. [["I'm taking you to my office."]]](else-if: $average >= 85)[At the start of the day, you see the principal waving towards you. [["Come into my office."->Probation Removed]]](else:)[(redirect: "Home 5")]

''Prinicpal's Office'' (if: (visited: "\"No, Ms. Delila\"") or $caughtUsingChatGPT is true)[Good news: you have no detention today!" [["Why?"->Expelled]]](else:)["I'm very disappointed in your midterm performance. If you make any more slipups, I'm afraid you will be expelled. That's all I have to say. You are dismissed." The prinicipal gets out of his chair and walks out of the room, leaving you alone. [[Continue->Home 5]](set: $stress to it + 3)]

''Prinicpal's Office'' "I see that you did very well on the midterm exams..." the prinicpal says. "That means that I have to get rid of all of the restrictions currently upon you. That means no more mandatory detention and no more anger management classes." He looks at the papers on his desk, clearly disappointed that he wasn't able to expel you from the school. "You can go now." You leave the office and head for your next class. [[Continue->Home 5]]

''Home'' (if: (history:)'s last is "Final Result")[It's after your first day of school after the midterms. It was mostly boring, nothing too out of the ordinary happened.](else:)[The rest of the day was pretty boring.] What do you want to do? [[Study->Study 5]] [[Work out->Work out 5]] [[Relax->Relax 5]] (if: $knowsBodyScan is true)[[[Do body scan meditation->Meditate 3]]] ((if: $stress <= 2)[You feel pretty calm right now.](else-if: $stress >= 3 and $stress < 5)[You're kinda stressed out.](else:)[You're very stressed out, you may have a total mental breakdown soon.]) (set: $studyPoints to 0)

"Your abysmal performance on the midterms is the last straw. This means that I can expel you from the school. Forever. Don't come back. Instead, we at the district have found an institution that's more of a match for your particular... //tendencies//." He hands you a pamphlet. <blockquote>|link>[//''WELCOME TO CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL''// The ultimate destination for your unruly teenager.]</blockquote> (click-goto: ?link, "The Bad Ending")

You study up for some upcoming tests. (set: $studyPoints to it + 2) [[Continue->Lunch... Again]]

You watch TikTok videos on your phone for the rest of the day. [[Continue->Lunch... Again]]

You practice the body scan meditation the anger management teacher taught soon. Your whole body is much calmer than before. [[Continue->Lunch... Again]] (set: $stress to it - 4)

''Lunch'' The bell rings. It's lunch time. You search the cafeteria for the table you usually sit alone at when you spot an unfamiliar girl sitting there. [[Shout at them to go away]] (if: $stress < 4)[[Talk to them]] (if: $stress < 6)[[Sit there and say nothing]] ($stressTest: $stress < 4)

(t8n: "shudder")["THIS IS MY TABLE! GO (t8n: "zoom")[AWAY!]"] you shout at the unfamiliar girl. All eyes in the cafeteria turn to you and the girl.(t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 3s)["I didn't know! It's my first day!" The girl stands up from the table and runs away.] (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 6s)[(if: (random: 1, 2) is 2)[The security guard, clearly aware of your reputation at this school, looks away and pretends that nothing happened. However, you still feel guilty about what you did. (set: $stress to it + 2)](if: (visited: "Probation Removed") is true)[[[Continue->Social Media Shenanigans]]](else:)[[[Continue->Anger Management 3]]]](else:)[The security guard immediately takes you away and to the principal's office. [[Continue->Expelled (Sole Offender]]]

You sit at the table and say nothing. [[Continue->Social Media Shenanigans]]

''In your room, at home'' It's been a few months. You've been surviving. The fight is slipping into faint memory for most people. You would say that your life is going pretty well so far. You are going on Instagram when you see something Amira posted: <blockquote> "Emily is so stupid. She just... doesn't do //anything// since that fight. I think she should just go away already!" </blockquote> It already has 123 likes, including from Jason. How do you react to this: [[Post something mean about Amira]] [[Throw your phone out the window->Destroy your room in anger]] (if: $stress < 4)[[Try to ignore it]] [[Instigate a fight with Amira over DMs]] ($stressTest: $stress < 4)

''Principal's Office'' It takes a little bit of time for the principal to arrive, as you sit in one of the comfortable leather chairs the principal keeps in his office. You hear the clock tick and tick. It almost sounds as if it's mocking you. (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 5s)[The principal slams the door open and walks into the room, clearly outraged. He points at you:] (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 5.8s)[[["YOU'RE EXPELLED FROM THIS SCHOOL!"->The Bad Ending]]]

You sit down at the table. "Hello," you ask the mysterious girl at your table. "I've never seen you before." The mysterious girl looks down at the table shyly. "My name is Pat, I just moved here..." You talk about various things for the rest of the lunch period. When the bell rings, she smiles at you and waves you goodbye. You know that you've made a new friend. [[Continue->Social Media Shenanigans]]

You post something mean about Amira in return. "You know what's stupid? Your whole life is stupid, Amira." You feel satisfaction as a few people like your post. But your satisfaction ends when Amira replies to your post. "I feel so sorry for you. You always have to project your problems onto other people." You feel forced to respond to her. The whole rest of the day goes by like this. You keep on responding to Amira, afraid to let her get the last word. (set: $stress to it + 4) [[Continue->The Second Confrontation]]

You hurl your phone out the window. It doesn't stop there. You start to kick random objects in your room out of anger with what Amira posted. You rip up your Eventually your mom walks in. "WHAT IS THIS?!?!!" She says. She makes you clean up //all of it//. [[Continue->The Second Confrontation]] (set: $stress to it + 2)

You try to ignore it, but it keeps on nagging you. (set: $stres to it + 2) [[Continue->The Second Confrontation]]

You send Amira an Instagram DM. "Fight. Tomorrow. Midnight. //SHARP//. The park." Your heart starts beating rapidly. Was this the right decision? [[Continue->Amira Fight]]

''Anger Management'' Your anger management teacher is talking about something. It's been a long day, and you're tired. You really feel like [[ignoring her today->Ignore teacher]]... (t8n: "fade")[but she might say something [[useful->Listen]]!]

You ignore the teacher. Later, she gives you a piece of paper. "This is your homework. You have to do //something//, but since you clearly weren't paying attention, I won't tell you." Oof, that was a mistake... [[Continue->Social Media Shenanigans]]

You listen to the teacher. She tells you all about journaling as a way of getting rid of anger. [[Continue->Social Media Shenanigans]](set: $knowsAboutJournaling is true)

''The Park, After School'' You and Amira are located at opposite sides of a trail. The park is not too far away from school, only a short walk. It's raining. The moon is high in the sky. It's technically closed, but you both were able to sneak in. Some of Amira's friends are also there, recording the fight. "I thought you would chicken out, use the rain as an //excuse//." Amira says. You say nothing. "Let's finish this." Amira starts running towards you. [["Wait!"->Try to end the fight]] [[Dodge out of the way]] [[Prepare to punch Amira]]

''Lunch (again)'' You're eating lunch (if: (visited: "Talk to them"))[with Pat](else:)[alone] when Amira walks up to you. (if: (history:)'s last is "Post something mean about Amira")["I saw what you said to me on Instagram. You should shut up. I've seen turds more attractive than you."](else:)["Hey, look what the cat's dragged out of the bag again. It's Emily Stupidson again.(if: (visited: "Talk to them"))[ Looks like you convinced the new girl to sit with you, huh? Well, it doesn't make you look any less desperate.]]" There are a lot of things you could do. You could [[run away from the situation->Run away]]. You could [[insult Amira back->Respond back with your own insult]]. You might try to [[challenge Amira to a fight->Instigate a later fight with Amira]]. If you're feeling impatient, you could [[punch her now->Punch Amira]]. (if: $stress < 4)[Lastly, you might [[try to ignore Amira->Ignore Amira]]]

Amira stops. "What?" (if: $stress < 4)[["I don't want to do this anymore..."]] [[Surprise Amira with a kick to the face]] ($stressTest: $stress < 4)

Amira looks up at the starry night sky sky. "Honestly, me neither. I'm only doing it because my friends wanted me to..." You start looking up at the sky too. "Can we, just, stop? Doing this? Being enemies like this?" Amira nods. A thought enters your head: (link-reveal:"\"This would be a great time to get Amira. She won't see it coming\"")[ No. (t8n: "blur")+(t8n-delay: 2s)[(link-reveal: "You refuse to return to your former self.")[ You don't want to start a cycle of getting into beef, fighting people, regretting fighting people, and going back to your old ways a few days later. You can't. It's just untenable. [[Instead, you decide to be the bigger person.->Last Day of School]]

You dodge out of the way and tackle Amira to the floor. Amira punches you in the face, and you feel the warm blood coming out of your nose. Enraged, you get up and kick Amira in the stomach. Amira falls to the ground. You can't control yourself. You just want to make sure that Amira can //never// hurt you again. You kick Amira again and again. (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 5s)[Please, stop!" one of Amira's friends shouts desperately. But you can't hear her. (if: $stress > 7)[You even grab a stick and start beating Amira with it.]] (t8n: "fade")+(t8n-delay: 7s)[The carnage only stops when a portly park security guards stumbles upon the scene. "Hey!" he says. "You shouldn't be here!] (t8n: "instant")+(t8n-delay: 7.5s)[ [[Run->Caught Again]] [[Let the security guard take you away->Defeat]]]

You kick Amira in the face. She falls into a bush, gets up, and tries to attack you again. She might have succeded, if not for a park security guard who stumbles upon the fight, pointing a flashlight at you. "Hey! What are you doing here!" [[Run->Caught Again]] [[Let the security guard take you->Defeat]]

You prepare yourself to punch Amira, but she's faster than you, and kicks your legs, making you fall face first onto a rock. You hear Amira celebrating loudly, as blood begins to seep from your nose.. "Ha! I think I clearly won this fight. Let's go home, girls." However, at that moment, a park security officer stumbles onto the scene with a flashlight. "HEY! What are you doing here?" [[Run away->Caught Again]] [[Let the security guard take you away->Defeat]]

(if: (random: 1, 2) is 2)[The security guard isn't very athletic, so you're able to run faster than him and escape the park without any consequences. [[Continue->Expelled (After Park Fight)]]](else:)[You try to run away, but you're quickly caught by the security guard. [[Continue->Juvie]] ]

You willingly go with the security guard. He brings you to a small building in the front of the park. "What about Amira and the other girls?" you ask the guard. "Oh, the other trespassers? Well, I'm sure you'll be willing to tell the police about them." [[Continue->Juvie]]

''Last Day of School'' (if: $stress < 10)[It's the final day of school. You're sitting in art, your last class of the day. Your exams are already completed, you did (if: $studyPoints > 0)[great](else:)[okay] on them. The bell rings. Students rush out of the classrooms. A mood of celebration is in the air. You survived the year. You did it. [[Continue->The Good Ending]]](else:)[It's the last day of school. Other people are happy, but you're not. The stress of the previous year has been too much for you. You are near a total mental breakdown. When the last bell of the day rings, you start screaming and running around like a headless chicken. Your art teacher tries to calm you down, but you hit her with a plank of wood used for the woodworking classes. She goes out cold. You run out into the halls with that same plank of wood, screaming, crying, and hitting other people with it. The police have to be called to stop your rampage. [[Continue->Last Day of School Mental Breakdown Aftermath]]]

The security guard calls 911 and tells them about the trespasser. Soon, a police officer comes, handcuffs you, and forces you into his patrol car. You think about your life choices, as droplets of rain flow down the window. (link-reveal: "Continue")[ ''Police Station'' The officer calls your parents and tells them about what you did. He hands the phone to you. Your dad is on the other side. "I don't even want to talk to you," he says. "You're a disgrace to this family. I am ashamed to be your father. You are no longer our daughter." Your father hangs up. The lights are turned off for the night soon after that, and you sleep on the cold, hard bed in your prison cell. (link-reveal: "Continue")[ ''Family Court'' "I sentence you to 2 weeks in juvenile detention," the judge said. You cry as police officers lead you out of the courtroom, as your parents look on, disappointed. (link-reveal: "Continue")[ ''Juvenile Detention'' "Here!" The juvenile detention officer throws a newspaper at you. "This should get you thinking." It's a copy of the //Review//, the town newspaper. On the front page is written "''MIDNIGHT BRAWL AT THE PARK: TEENAGE DELINQUENTS FIGHT OVER SOCIAL POST''." You start crying. (link-reveal: "Continue")[ ''Out of Juvie'' The two weeks go by quickly, but the consequences will echo for the rest of your life. You are expelled from school. Your entire family is forced to move to a different state in disgrace. [[Continue->The Bad Ending]]]]]]

''Next Day At School'' "Emily Woodson, please report to the principal's office immediately," you hear over the school intercom while in Spanish class. You rush down to the office. //Did the principal find out about what happened?// you think. You always thought that you would have gotten away with it, because if anyone else told the principal about it, they would have to admit to trespassing. When you arrive, the principal is already there. "Sit down," he tells you. You sit in one of his chairs. "Can you explain to me what this is?" He shows you a YouTube video of your fight at the park. You sit there, mouth gaping wide open, silently. You are too shocked to speak. "Too shocked to speak?" The principal chuckles. "I'll answer your question: you are expelled from this school. Don't bother going to the rest of your classes." [["But the fight didn't happen on school property!"]]

"Oh ho ho, little one. I'm getting to that. According to school district rules, I'm allowed to expel someone for fighting if the fight happened within 100 feet of school property. I looked at the geolocation information for the video, and it just so happened that it was taken //just// within the limit. So you are expelled. I have found a school that may be a better fit for your particular... //tendencies//." He hands you a pamplet: <blockquote>|link>[//''WELCOME TO CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL''// The ultimate destination for your unruly teenager.]</blockquote> (click-goto: ?link, "The Bad Ending")

You start lifting weights, going on the treadmill, and doing push ups. [[Continue->Lunch... Again]]

You ignore Jason and run out of the school. He's not important. [[Continue->The Good Ending]]

''10 Years Later'' In a few years, you would graduate from high school and become an English major. You write a successful memoir about your early high school days and how you managed to survive, all because of mindfulness. //Congratulations, you beat the game! But sometimes, despite your success, you wonder what would have happened if you (link-reveal: "made different decisions...")+(t8n: "fade")[ (link: "RESTART THE GAME")[(restart:)]]//

''Home'' [[Study->Mental Breakdown 2]] [[Work out->Mental Breakdown 2]] [[Relax->Mental Breakdown 2]]

The principal uses your mental breakdown as an excuse to expel you from the school, for safety reasons. Your parents have to send you to a fancy alternative high school called Connections, but you don't last very long there. Counselors, hypnotists, naturopathic psychologists... None are able to fix your problems. [[Continue->The Bad Ending]]

"Do you even shower? Your face doesn't look like it..." The whole cafeteria goes silent. Amira stomps loudly. "Oh, you're gonna act like that? How about you fight me. Tommorow. At the park. At midnight." Loud oooing fills the entire cafeteria. What do you want to do? [[Accept the fight]] [[Decline the fight]]

You try to run away from Amira and her friends, but Amira grabs onto your arm and stops you. "We know you're a coward. Go ahead. Admit it." [[Cry]] [[Insult Amira->Respond back with your own insult]] [[Punch Amira]] [[Call for a security guard]]

"You think you're so tough? How about we fight? Tomorrow, at the park at midnight." Amira smirks. "Ok. Soon we'll see who's really better." You spend the rest of the day worrying about the upcoming fight. (set: $stress to it + 3) [[Continue->Amira Fight]]

You stand up and punch Amira in the stomach. She reels back from the punch and falls onto someone's unattended lunch tray. The security guards quickly intervene and take you away to the [[prinicipal's office->The Main Office]].

You begin to cry in the middle of the cafeteria. Amira's friends start laughing and leave you alone. [[Continue->Last Day of School]]

You ignore Amira's attempts to goad you into doing something you would regret later. Eventually she and her friends get bored and leave. [[Continue->Last Day of School]]

You accept the fight. For the rest of the day, you worry about the potential consequences. (set: $stress to it + 5) [[Continue->Amira Fight]]

You decline to fight Amira. "Ha! I knew you were a coward!" She pushes you to the ground. Thankfully, the security guard in the cafeteria, who was sleeping the whole time, woke up and saw the whole thing. "What are you doing?" he shouts at Amira. He takes both of you to the principal's office. [[Continue->The Main Office]]

You shout for help. The sole staff member (other than the lunch ladies) in the whole cafeteria awakes from his slumber and walks over to the both of you. "What is going on here?" he shouts. You try to explain your side of the story, but all he does is refer both of you to the [[principal's office->The Main Office]]

//The Aftermath// It doesn't go well for you. The principal uses your mental breakdown as an excuse to forbid you from attending the school next year. Your parents put you in an alternative high school, but soon you even get kicked out of that. [[Continue->The Bad Ending]]

''Principal's Office'' You and Amira sit down. The principal remains standing, adding an aire of authority to his every single word. "I'm very disapointed in the both of you..." Principal Roberts starts shaking his head. "Amira, you used to be a star student. I even personally chose you to be the student of the month last November. What happened?" Amira looks down at the floor and does not respond. "However, I'm not surprised that you have been engaging in this juvenile behavior. After you brutally attacked and beat up my only child, I knew you had the violent instinct inside you. However, in the interest of fairness, //both of you will be expelled from the school//." You and Amira look at the prinicpal in shock. [[Continue->Expulsion (Alternate)]]

"Both of you violated our school's rules in an extreme manner. You, Emily, by insulting Amira, and you, Amira, by pushing Emily. People like this should not be tolerated. That is why both of you are being expelled. You can go now..." You and Amira get up and leave the school, afraid to look at eachother. Both of you are embarrased at what happened. [[Continue->The Bad Ending]]

You are overly stressed, and have had it with life in general. Instead of doing what you originally wanted to do, you crash out and start destroying random objects in the house, like the TV. "ARGGH!" you shout, as you turn the table over. Your father walks down the stairs and sees what you are doing. "Emily, what are you doing? That TV cost 2000 dollars!" He tries to stop you from breaking a fancy vase made of fine china, but you scream in his face. Your parents have to call 911 to stop your rampage. [[Continue->Mental Breakdown (end)]] //You accumulated too much stress, leading to a total mental breakdown. What are the consequences? Click the link above to find out...//