He was used to being treated differently.
Teachers gave him second chances.
Coaches defended him.
Students followed him.
And over time, he started believing rules were for everyone else.
On Daniel's third day driving, Tyler decided to test him.
He sat in the back of the bus with his friends.
They were talking loudly.
Throwing jokes.
Ignoring the rules.
Daniel looked in the mirror.
“Guys, keep the noise down please.”
The bus became quiet for a moment.
Then Tyler laughed.
“Relax, driver.”
Daniel calmly replied:
“My name is Daniel.”
Tyler smiled.
“Okay, Daniel.”
He said the name like it was a joke.
“Whatever you say.”
A few students laughed.
Daniel didn't react.
He had dealt with difficult people before.
He knew anger only made situations worse.
But Tyler noticed something.
Daniel didn't get embarrassed.
He didn't get angry.
He didn't try to prove himself.
And that bothered Tyler.
Bullies often look for a reaction.
When they don't get one, they try harder.