That Guy

That guy who you've known since 6th grade.

That guy who somehow got your phone number.

That guy who keeps harassing you sexually because he wants too.

That guy who asked if you would be upset if he went up to you, and grabbed your ass.

That guy who asked if you are a freak in bed.

That guy who tried coming over to your house while your parents or siblings weren't home.

That fucking guy.

You can't go telling any teachers at school, because he doesn't do anything at school. At least not yet.

They can't do anything because he doesn't do it on school property. 

You know the general area where he lives.

In the apartments by that gas station you go to for sodas.

You always feel unsafe around that area. 

He could be anywhere.

Behind you, in front of you, beside you. Anywhere.

You feel unsafe at lunch, because he has your lunch wave on a certain day.

You feel unsafe at theater because he is in the same building only a staircase away in art.

You try to stay out of his line of sight. But I think that is getting a little difficult each day. 

You wish that he won't do anything.

Now he found your Instagram. 

He keeps "sliding up into your DMs" asking for nudes.

Now he found your Snapchat. And does the same thing.

"Wow baby, you gotta nice ass. Let me tap that."

"Heyyy sexy. Come over to my house and I'll pop that cherry for you."

"Yo bitch. Why are you ignoring me?"

"You're such a slutty tease. Fuck you."

You can't tell the teachers, because its his word against yours. And because he's a football, a baseball, and a basketball player, they would chose him.

Don't even bother trying to defend yourself.

You'd get suspended and he would just get a slap on the hand. If he even got in trouble.

It happens all the time.

There is no use anymore.

This poem is about: 
Me
My community
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