The Bully Meets My Mom (2022) [2021] [WORKING]

I smiled. "Deal."

"Trust me." The next afternoon, I stood by the flagpole, heart thudding as Derek and his two sidekicks swaggered over. "Where’s my cash, loser?" the bully meets my mom (2022)

"Here’s the thing," Mom continued, pulling out her phone. "I’ve already spoken to your principal, your coach, and your mother. Lovely woman, by the way. She had no idea you were doing this." She showed him the screen—a text conversation ending with Derek’s mom saying, "I’ll handle it. Thank you for telling me directly." I smiled

Derek’s sidekicks took a step back.

That night, I didn’t tell Mom. I never did. She was warm, smelled like cinnamon, and worked as a logistics officer—nothing intimidating. But she noticed me picking at my dinner. "I’ve already spoken to your principal, your coach,

For the first time, I saw Derek Thompson look genuinely terrified.

He smirked. "You always say that."