Thirteen Reasons Why

Just recently I discovered something tragic. The whole school did. I would have never thought...

Hannah had never said who he was. She felt obligated to keep his identity secret. But I had had the feeling for awhile that it might be him. I just knew it had to be.

Bryce was the monster. He had taken control of Hannah until she finally let go in Courtney's jacuzzi. He was a sick bastard.

And he had also raped Jessica. Even though I had the hunch it might be him, it still came as a sucker punch to the gut. The whole school was shocked. But more importantly, those of us on the tape felt it the worst.

We were the only ones who knew Bryce had been with Hannah. So he was even worse than the police, school, and town were led to believe. But of course, we would never speak of that. That would require bringing out the tapes for proof.

Jessica took it the hardest. I knew she had heard the tapes. I knew that she had known for awhile someone had taken advantage of her that night at the party. But this... this was too much for her. She hasn't shown up to school in a month. That's when the news first came out.

Knowing Byrce had done the dirty deed made perfect since. He was capable. He was into control. He was Justin's friend...

I watched as he the police took him away with a sour grin on my face. As much as I hate to say it, Bryce deserves even worse. But he was crying and it felt somewhat good to know he was emotionally damaged. He didn't want the world to know his dirty little secrets.

After some time, I figured the police had found out from Justin. Justin must have felt guilty about not saying anything and letting Bryce get away with it. Letting Jessica go on knowing she had been raped and not know who had done it.

I believe he called in anonymous so know one would point the finger at him for keeping the secret so long. So Bryce wouldn't lash out at him.

But those of us who heard the tapes knew it he who had told. Afterall, Hannah had said he was the only other person to know.

I'm glad he's gone. I'm sure Jessica is too. And somewhere, I don't know where, I bet Hannah is rejoicing. He had done it to her.

No, that's wrong. I know she's rejoicing.