While this happened back in the elementary to high school years, I will never forget this insanity. I was a very small and very smart nerdy boy. That will likely be very important.
Strangely, the kids near me would constantly be taking my things without my permission. I have never ever taken their things without their permission. I always try to be nice and respectful kid.
One day in 7th grade Spanish class, I made the mistake of using the bathroom. When I came back, I quickly noticed that my pencil case is missing. I noticed that my classmate is looking at me. I asked if he took it. He said no. Then, I spent the rest of class looking for my pencil case around the class like a dumbass. My teacher even asked what I was searched for. When I gave up, I noticed that my classmate is looking at me again. I ask him if he saw anyone near my desk. He said no again. I continued to search, but the bell rings. The teacher says the class will not leave until I get my pencil case back. That is when that dumbass classmate gives it to me, but says something like “Fine. Here.” What the fuck was the point of that? We definitely are not friends. We just talk to each other because we sit near each other in a few classes. He ended up stealing the money that was inside the pencil case.
Another time was in 12th grade. I made the mistake of using the bathroom before class began. When I come back, my backpack is completely gone. I was so confused that I thought I left it in my previous class until I notice that it is hidden under the desk of the kid in front of me?!? When I took it back, he literally says,”BUDDY.” We have never ever spoken before. We only spoke a few times after this.
Yet another time was in 11th grade. I was using my phone to do my hw. The guy in front of me randomly turns around to take my phone. It slips out his hand and flies a few feet across the room. I was shocked, but he then takes it from the floor and gives it back to me. He took my phone many times from me. I have never even touched his phone. Thankfully, it had a case.
Again, these are just a few of countless times. So is this acceptable social behavior among boys? I definitely hated this behavior. I hate having my things touched by others and especially when I don’t give permission. Am I likely overreacting? Is it acceptable for me to do to others? I am kind of paranoid about others making me sick.