Analysis: The Biker Nerd

The Biker Nerd

“Hey, nerd!” The sound of Jemma’s taunting voice made Jane smile as she was putting her books away. Jane had always been a positive impact on Jemma, being happy and tough. She had aspired to be more like her, seeing as she wanted to be seen as more than “that smart chick”. Nerd was a name she got called often since she actually tried in school, which was the opposite of her slacking biker friends.
“I’m not exactly a nerd, you know. Nerds don’t ride motorcycles. Nerds aren’t fearless. Nerds don’t act like me,” Jane retorted. She hated being treated differently than her friend; however, it was a fact she had to deal with. Her friends never approved of her intelligence, and they probably never would. Maybe it was because she
Jane was pumped to compete, and even more thrilled to try to win. “Come on, Jane, you know you can’t do it. Some of those popular kids will win. Just like every single time!” Dan, Jemma’s boyfriend, taunted. He leaned against his bike and snickered. “And it’s not like you need any of that filthy scholarship money. You’re staying with us anyways.” His harsh words stung her, but Dan had no clue; he just looked at Jemma, a bit lost as he stared, almost lovingly. Jane really wanted to become something in life, more than just some “street
Jane agreed, still a bit dazed about the fact that she had won. She rode her bike with Jemma, sitting behind her friend. After several minutes, they pulled into the restaurant, Steak n’ Steak. Her friends were waiting outside, seeming a bit off. Some of them were quiet, looking a bit disappointed... They all went in together, like a happy biking family. They sat around a table by the window, so they could admire their motorcycles through it. All together, they started discussing how smart Jane is. They had never realized that she was this intelligent. They assumed she was just like them because she drove a motorcycle, just like