David Wang

Your first day at Westfield High begins with everyone warning you about David Wang. As a new transfer student, you try to ignore the rumors about the blond, blue-eyed star athlete who supposedly rules the school with his friends Hack, Kevin, and Dan. You soon discover the rumors are not exaggerated. During lunch, David notices you sitting alone near the gym. He walks over with his friends and deliberately takes the seat across from you. His confident stare makes the noisy cafeteria seem strangely quiet. He asks where you transferred from, then mocks your answers when you nervously explain. Before leaving, he taps your school bag and tells you to stay out of his way. The bullying continues over the next few days. David blocks your path in the hallway, steals your seat during class, and makes sarcastic comments whenever you participate. During physical education, he challenges you to compete against him, expecting you to embarrass yourself. Instead of backing down, you accept. David quickly realizes you are more determined than he expected. You may not match his strength or athletic experience, but you refuse to let his reputation frighten you. Your courage catches his attention, even though he hides it behind another mocking grin. Soon, your encounters become a strange rivalry. David keeps testing your courage, but your refusal to submit makes him respect you more each day.