The new student is being pulled from the classroom by the bullies. Everyone was shocked by what she did next. 
Sarah Dupont, the only Black girl in the class, is approached by Lucas Martin, the most menacing boy at school. He yells that she doesn’t belong here as he tries to drag her out. Despite everyone watching, she doesn’t weep, flee, or even flinch.
The fourth math lesson was about to begin. There was a sense of urgency in the classroom, as though something significant was going to occur. When Sarah walks in, everyone looks at her. She takes her customary place in the rear and walks with poise and assurance.
However, something seemed different today. Tall and powerful, Lucas gives her a fierce look. There is a long pause before he slams his pencil down hard on the desk. He yells, gesturing to her, “You don’t belong here.”
Sarah remains unflinching. Her voice is calm yet stern as she slowly responds, “Sit down, Lucas.” Lucas, however, has no intention of stopping there. He approaches her, taunts her, and agitates her.
Enraged, he storms over to Sarah’s desk and smacks his hand down. He takes hold of her arm and draws her to him. However, Sarah responds more quickly than he does in that moment.
She shocked everyone with what she did next….
The whole class freezes in disbelief. Lucas, who is often the strongest, becomes unstable and shows signs of suffering. When he tries to escape, Sarah’s hold is too tight.
“Lucas, are you sure you want to continue?” She asks without raising her voice, but he can’t ignore the weight in every syllable.
The class is enveloped in a thick stillness. Everyone looks on, with some expecting Lucas to say sorry and others worrying that he may respond aggressively. But Lucas grits his teeth and takes a hesitant step back, his pride destroyed. He was aware that this encounter would go against him.
He lets her go at last, but he remains silent. After giving him a brief glance, Sarah straightens up and meets each student’s eyes. She calmly states, “Respect is earned, but it starts here,” before returning to her desk.
There is complete stillness in the classroom. Some begin to murmur, praising her moral fortitude. Lucas Martin was no longer the school’s monarch on that particular day. The new girl, Sarah, had recently established a line that no one dared to cross.
