Speak 4th 9 weeks 2

Superstar By: Stephanie Smith

''If my life were a TV show, what would it be? If it were an after-School Special, I woould speak in front of an auditorium of my peers on How Not to Lose Your Virginity. Or, Why Seniors Should Be Locked Up. Or, My Summer Vacation: A Drunken Party, Lies, and Rape. Was I raped'' Speak Pg.164

I made a good choice. Hopefully the result will also be good. But that is up to Rachel and right now I don't think she will go the right way. I hope she does. I still care about her despite the fact that we aren't friends. Something that's been nagging me is this, was I raped? I now think yes, but when I tell people the whole and exact truth they may say that I was simply drunk.

''The art room is one of the places I feel safe. I hum and don't worry about looking stupid. Roots. Ugh. But I try. One-two-three, one-two-three. I don't worry about the next day or minute. One-two-three.'' Speak Pg.160

I am so happy that Melinda faced her fear of the truth and talked to Rachel. It may not have gone the right way but at least she tried and it may still, however, affect the outcome of their relationship. Also the whole bathroom graffiti thing was normal but cool when she added her own bit to it. A reminder of sorts. Now Heather, she has returned to take advantage of Melinda and Melinda grows a backbone. She actually said no.