Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 12, 2026 ~1 min source read

The moment I knew: I had planned to break up with him – then he snuck out of school to buy me hot chips

Maleah Pearce wanted to end her relationship with high school 'bad boy' Dylan before they grew too attached. He was a "bad boy" who got drunk at parties and occasionally spoke to other people with his fists.

The moment I knew: I had planned to break up with him – then he snuck out of school to buy me hot chips

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Maleah Pearce wanted to end her relationship with high school 'bad boy' Dylan before they grew too attached.

He was a "bad boy" who got drunk at parties and occasionally spoke to other people with his fists.

One night, I was sitting at my computer, chatting with friends on MSN and Facebook and Dylan's name popped up.

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Maleah Pearce wanted to end her relationship with high school 'bad boy' Dylan before they grew too attached. He was a "bad boy" who got drunk at parties and occasionally spoke to other people with his fists. One night, I was sitting at my computer, chatting with friends on MSN and Facebook and Dylan's name popped up.

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  • We agreed to one date at the movies and to declare to the school we were boyfriend and girlfriend.
  • I thought this was hilarious, though I planned to break up with him after a few days.

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