Thanks To You

Jack POV:
I sighed and leaned agents the door after I closed it. “Mom?” I called out once I had gotten myself together. I walked into a kitchen, there was a note on the table.

Jack,
I got called into work and am going to be getting home late.
There is food in the fridge and I expect you to be in bed by
the time I get home. Love you!
Mom.

I sighed and went up to my room. I laid on my bed and thought about the day. I smiled thinking about Alex. He made my day much better than I thought it was going to be. I was sure he was going to be a great friend. When he had taken my hand I thought I wouldn't be able to make it to his car. He made me blush like crazy. His smile made me weak at the knees and more than once I had seen him staring at me. Maybe…. No, there is no way he could be! I sighed then went downstairs to make some dinner.

Once I ate and cleaned the dishes, I went back up to my room and got changed into sweats to sleep in. I put in a Green Day CD and listen to a couple of songs before I started to get tired. That night I went to bed happy for the first time in what felt like forever. I had no idea what was waiting for me the next day.

When I got to school I went over to my locker to put my books away. All of a sudden my locker slammed shut, I turned around and was shoved up agents it. “Hey fag.” My attacker said, “I wanted to personally introduce myself, I’m the guy who is going to be beating the crap out of you for the next year.” The other two behind him laughed. Fear went through me, he moved me towards him then slammed me back agents the lockers again. Pain shot up my back. He pulled his arm back and I closed my eyes, totally prepared for the beating, but it never came.

I all of a sudden fell on my ass. I looked up and saw Zack and Rian standing there. “Jack!” Alex shouted and ran over, helping me up. “What the hell is going on Jeremy?” Zack asked. “Nothing anymore, Merrick.” The boy Jeremy said and shoved past him, walking down the hall with the other two following close behind. “Are you alright?” Alex asked. “Y-Yeah I’m fine…” I muttered. “T-Thanks” I shot down the hall and into my first hour, I didn't want any of them to see me cry. I went up to my seat and putting my head down.

The whole class Alex tried to get my attention and got yelled at almost every time. I tried to avoid talking to Alex or the others. I didn't feel like being asked if I was okay a hundred times, I knew I would start to cry again if that happened. I didn't even eat lunch. I just sat in my next hour until it was over. When school let out I quickly left and went home. Today sucked… I thought to myself as I walked through the door and closed it behind me. I leaned up agents it then winced. God my back hurts.

Alex POV:
I walked into the school and saw Jack sitting on the floor, with tears in his eyes. Zack and Rian were in front of him, blocking him from Jeremy. I shot over, “Jack! Are you alright?” I asked as I helped him up then glared at Jeremy. Once Zack scared Jeremy away, it was almost like we scared Jack away too. He just thanked us then ran down the hall. Everyone watched, then soon began to disperse into their classes.

The whole day he didn't talk to me. I tried talking to him in first but kept getting yelled at for it. “Mr. Gaskarth, one more time and I will hold you after school.” My English teacher warned. Even at lunch Jack didn't show up. I was so worried I felt sick.

“Do you think he’s okay?” Rian asked, looking worriedly around the cafeteria. “I’m not sure, he looked scared shitless. Plus that kind of looked painful.” Zack commented, then looked at me. I just shrugged and picked at my food, I wasn't really hungry. For rest of our classes that day he looked the same. Never look up from his desk. I felt horrible and wondered what Jeremy had said to him.

I tried to catch him after school but lost him in the crowd. By the time I got out into the parking lot I didn't see him anywhere. Damn… I had to talk to him and see if he was really okay. I knew he wasn't, but I wanted to hear that from him. I got into my car and drove towards my destination.

Notes

Poor Jack:( Please comment and tell me if you like it! I will update more if you do! Thanks so much!:)