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He observes the students board; the goth’ one: eyes afraid, active, waist length hair in accord with inky garments, swings into the seat in front of him. The rucksack and hoodie gang pass arrogantly, an odorous fug of sweat, weed and resentment in their wake. From back seats they loudly appraise their peer unkindly.

She feels her hair being tugged. Discovering it is loosely plaited she shoots an indignant, questioning stare at the passenger directly behind.

The back row bullies didn’t notice him. Didn’t hear the rasp of his honed scissors. See her thick plait fall into his waiting hand.

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    Neville Hunt over 2 years ago

    Terrific. I really didn’t expect that outcome. In fact I had no idea what to expect. Thanks Rachel.

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    Jamie Clapperton over 2 years ago

    Unsettled thinking of how I'd react if a few seats behind him. Provocative one this. :-)

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    Christopher over 2 years ago

    Makes you wonder what he's going to do with her hair.

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    Frenchie over 2 years ago

    Typical of the bullies not to see what could put them in a bad situation..... Now, hair fetish?
    On a more serious note, this was truly happening in Paris in the late 80's, so, I have heard. Girls were getting their braids chopped off.... Usually happened with girls sitting alone. very unsettling.

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