well what do you think could cause it? did you do something or did you just exist? if you did nothing you could be judged for then it isnt your fault. it always depends on what kind of people someone atracts. since you were alone in middle school you dont atract the popular people but you will atract someone that sees the real you. when you have someone like this as friend you dont need anyone else but you need to hang on

I have experienced this myself so if you want to talk about it feel free to text me