I gazed out at the water reflecting the beautiful sunset. It was amazing, like always, but it wasn’t the big thing on my mind.

I pondered again about what had happened at school. Jack was teasing me as usual, but then Gerry punched him for it.

Why did he do it?

I considered this philosophical question for a moment. Maybe Mom would know the answer. Walking inside, I called, “Mom?”

“In the kitchen, honey!”

I wandered over to the island and plopped down on a stool. “Mom, something weird at school happened today.” I explain what happened.

“Has he ever stood up for you before?”

“No, he’s the most popular guy in school. He’s got no time for little not-populars like me.”

“You’re probably very popular dear, but that’s not why I think he punched Jack. I think that maybe he was sick of him teasing you and thinks of you as a friend.”

I sincerely doubted this. I walked out back to the dock and looked out at the sunset. It was even more beautiful than before. Smiling, I decided to talk to him tomorrow.

The sunset was amazing, as I could pay attention to it now.