Don't Turn Away (Part 5 + End)

Next, I came back to the States,
Found my self in a high school's hallways
A cluster  of students surrounded a boy with glasses
"Stop it guys, I just want to get to class!"
He clutched his books close to his chest
Sucked in a deep breath
And tried to push through the students
Attempting a cool hand at prudence
But they  continued to push him around,
Grabbing his books and throwing them down
Onlookers passed, no sympathy seen
Those who were not involved considered themselves lucky
This time, I felt something
But could do nothing
I was paralyzed, unable to do anything but watch
as the bullies took it up a notch
The bell saved the boy
and he stooped to gather his books, annoyed
He saw me and then turned
And the feelings inside me began to burn
I was tired of doing nothing, but it was no longer a choice
I'd lost control and my voice
The anger continued to burn away

And I had no choice but to turn away

~

When I woke up, my heart raced
Chris, beside me, turned to face
Me "So what'd you get out of that session?"
I laughed at his innocent expression
He had no clue
that I had slept through
the session, so I said, "More than you could know"