A girl at school pushed me down stairs, now she's trying to make amends.
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The accident happened a few weeks ago. She lost her balance and tumbled forward, landing on me, her entire body weight on my back. I remember feeling like my spine was shattering, and my stomach twisted into knots as she fell on me. I tried to cushion the fall with my arms but I was caught off guard.<br><br>The impact was jarring, and I felt like I couldn't catch my breath. She apologized profusely as I struggled to move. Her face contorted in horror, her eyes welling up with tears, and her hands covering her mouth. I didn't respond. I couldn't.<br><br>Her name was Emma, and we were in the same grade. We weren't exactly friends, but we didn't hate each other either. I had seen her around school, but we didn't have classes together, so our interactions were limited to the hallways.<br><br>The incident was more embarrassing than anything. My back ached for a few days, but fortunately, there was no serious damage. I didn't tell anyone what really happened, including my parents. I didn't want to cause drama or have her get in trouble.<br><br>Since then, Emma has tried to make amends. She's tried to apologize in class, but I've brushed her off. She's brought me small gifts like chocolate or flowers, which I politely declined. She's tried to sit with me at lunch, but I've made excuses to eat alone.<br><br>She's been trying for weeks now. Her efforts are starting to make me uncomfortable. I don't want her pity or forgiveness. I just want her to leave me alone. I've tried to ignore her, but she's relentless. She's starting to feel like a stalker.<br><br>I'm starting to wonder if she's genuinely sorry or if this is some kind of game to her. Is she trying to prove something? Does she think this will make up for what she did? I'm confused and frustrated. I just want her to stop. I want her to leave me alone.
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