Nicolas Hale

The alarm clock on the nightstand goes off for the third time as I reach with my hand to grab it and turn it off, my face still buried deep within the warm folds of my duvet, still half asleep but it didn’t take much time for thé realisation to sink in and jolt me awake “ ****!! I’m gonna miss the bus! “ I mumbled to myself as i take a glance at the clock hanging on the wall. Without wasting another minute i made my way towards the bathroom, shower can wait today, I thought to myself as I begin to brush my teeth and splashed some cold water over my face running my hands through my curly auburn hair.

“ Decent ? Who cares!“ I sighed.

After getting dressed I locked the door behind me and started walking towards the bus station, I’ve still got 5 mis before it leaves… I can make it if i just walk a little faster. The bus station isn’t really far from where I live, the problem is, I seem to be the only person who gets on the bus from here… the only person…So the driver doesn’t really wait for long…

I see the bus turning around the corner as it stops at the station. I took the seat farther back into the corner where no one can see me, So, I can just disappear..

And now, that I’ve caught the bus and it’s gonna be a while till we reach school. I guess, It’ll be rude of me to not introduce myself.

My name is Tymithy Albert Dannenbring, It is a mouthfull, I know right. You all can call me Ty. That’s what everyone calls me, well at least everyone who knows me.. The numbers are less but hey, im not complaining.

Cool? Cool!

The bus came to a halt and i got up from my seat and got off the bus. The view in front of me is nothing that I haven’t seen before but, it still makes me a nervous wreck to walk past this endless sea of hormonal teenagers and their judgmental eyes. But, then again…. It’s nothing new.

I made my way through the tall wooden doors of the main building, eyes pinned down on the floor, trying to avoid the whispers as i walk by a group of people. “Ty” I heard someone calling my name and I instantly knew who it was. I turned around and i was immediately met by a familiar, brown eyed boy. “ I texted you like, ten times… where were you? “ Luca groaned, clearly displeased by my negligent behaviour. “ Man, I’m sorry, I was up late last night doing the chemistry project and then, I woke up so late, and there was just no time… but, I’m here now….” I tried, giving him an apologetic smile, I hope it works “ Whatever! It’s fine… I’ve got exciting news anyway… I was wondering if you’d be down for a party this weekend? “ Luca says, smiling ear to ear, a hopeful expression on his face. Luca and I have been friends since freshman year, I was new to this town and didn’t really know anyone, not that i know anyone now but… that’s by choice…. Anyway, yeah… so, He sat next to me on my firstday of School.. and rest is history. “ I don’t think I follow, and the last time I checked we don’t get invited to parties.” I replied, confusion written all over my face.. “ Oh but this time we have been invited… Remember I told you I was helping my uncle with his car repair shop? “ He says. “The Garage “ I corrected.

“ Yes! The garage! Well, few days ago Austin Fisher pulled up. His car was scratched up from all sorts of places, the headlight was broken too.. . It was a wreck… He was shitless scaredhow his dad would girll his *** if he saw what he has done to his car.. “ He looked at me to make sure I am still listening as I begin to shove books inside my locker and try to shut it close, Luca follows “ keep talking “ i say as i nod my head to tell him he has my attention “So, I helped him with the car, You know, The paint job, the headlights and i had my uncle give him a good discount too..

He was so happy by my work that he invited me to his party this weekend and he said i can bring a friend “ hé exclaimed! The excitement is quite evident in his voice. “ I don’t know man, I mean, look at all these people, they are different than us, they drive expensive cars, they spend money like it’s paper “ “ It is paper” Luca cuts me in quickly. “ You know that’s not what I meant, Look at me, I’ve got five holes in my shoe. We don’t fit in. “ I explained, just another attempt to make him understand how different our lives are from the other rich kids. But, then again, he’s always been the kid outside looking in. I know how bad he wants it, to be one of the cool kids… “ I know, I understand this, but….. maybe this is our chance to finally fit in? Please? We don’t have to stay long, we’ll be just in and out. Please? “ he tried, and I think he might have succeeded too.

He’s my only friend, and if going to some stupid party makes him happy then, I guess we’re going.

“ What time is this party of yours? “ I asked, nodding my head, trying to sound annoyed but Luca let out a chuckle “ I knew I you’d come around, thank you.. thank you.. you’re the best”

Our conversation was cut short when the bell rang and we hurriedly went to our first class for the day. The rest of the day went by quickly. Luca said he would text me the details for the party and left.

I too started to walk down the hallway and that’s when I saw him. The only person I try to avoid like the plague. Nicolas Hale. “ Shit” I cursed, as turned around ready to leave from the back door hoping he didn’t see me when I heard his voice “ Not so quick, Freshman! “ his tone was taunting, man I hate him. I hate him with every single cell of my body. Running like a coward is of no use now, the only way out of this situation is through… I turned back around to face him “ The school is already over for today. How come you and your minions are still here? Oh wait, If you guys are still having trouble with your ABCs then Mrs. Ledger’s office is just ‘round the corner.” I replied, trying to sound confident and condescending but, my armour could break any second now.

“ Cute “ Nicolas laughed. As he slowly walked towards me, with every step he took forward i took one backwards untill my back was pressed up against the lockers. “ Not, so brave now, are we?” He smirked as he looked down at me. The drops of sweat began to form on my forehead. Im more nervous than afraid.. I hate feeling so helpless around him, I hate he has this affect on me… plus he’s tall, 6’1’ I guess… He towers over me as I am just barely over 5’7’ “ **** you! “ I cursed at him, even though I knew it wasn’t the best thing to do in this situation but, I won’t let him think that I am scared of him.

His green eyes are vindictive, there’s a challenge there… As if daring me to take one more step out of line …. I couldn’t even stop him as it happened to fast he grabbed the cup of cold coffee from one of his minions hand and poured the entire cup over my head. Classic jerk behaviour.

His gang of baboons broke into a fit of laughter as if he has cracked the best joke of the century.

“ So unoriginal. But, then again you’ve never been thé creative one in your family. It was always your brother. “

I spat out sarcastically as chunks of ice cubes fall from my head and sugary sticky liquid drips down the strands of my hair.

I know, I know, bringing family into this was a low blow but… I was so angry that I didn’t care.

His expression shifted in a split second from that grin of victory to something I can’t put in words. I knew my words hit a little close to home. Perfect! His brows drew together forming a frown on his forehead, his lips set in a straight line… That was the moment i knew I had messed up but there’s no going back now plus, he couldn’t hit me inside the school premises..right?? I stood my ground.

Just when I was second guessing the chances of my survival, he stepped back. His gang was definitely surprised by this and i took this moment as my chance to get the hell outta there.

Walking away from him, I had my stomach still tied up in knots. I had this bad feeling that this wasn’t over yet. Far from over…

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