*Jack’s P.O.V*

When I walked to the bathroom for my shower, I was getting so many strange looks. I walked in and saw a free shower. I walked in and closed the door, beginning to undress. I was stood in my underwear when the door was kicked down.

I looked back seeing three boys with masks on barging through the door and I jumped back in fear.

‘Maybe if you and Alex kept your stupid fucking relationship between you two, nothing would be happening to you and him right now.’ One of the boys with a mask said.

I froze, I couldn’t move. Alex was getting attacked right now. I come to my senses and tried to push my way out of the cubical but was pushed back down, causing me to slip. I hit my head on the wall but I looked up to them and quickly stood up.

I pushed my way past them and began to run out of the bathroom, they were following me, hot on my tail. I kept looking back, before reaching my room, hearing the cries of Alex. I pushed open the door to see three other boys kicking and punching Alex as he moved to try and avoid them.

‘Get off him!’ I yelled, pulling them back. I bent down to his level, sitting on the floor, bringing him into my arms. He sobbed into my bare chest as the people ran out.

‘I will come back for you Jack. You can count on that.’ One said before running out. I pulled Alex out of my arms and I looked over his body. The bruising was beginning to show on his arms and his nose was bleeding.

‘Why is this happening. I don’t deserve this!’ Alex sobbed. I looked at him as he looked over the room, fear in his eyes. I got up, bringing him with me and I placed him on the bed. I walked to the door and before I closed it, I read the words which were still on the door. Maintenance haven’t come to replace the door yet, so I guess it will have to be up for the night. ‘Faggot, homo, bunch of sickos, disgrace, disgusting, we will hurt you.’ Words which hurt me and I’m sure Alex, in ways I couldn’t explain.

I slammed the door shut and I hurt Alex scream from behind me. The fear he was feeling and the fear I was seeing made me scared for him. I locked the door before I walked over and grabbed the tissues. I walked over to Alex, who hadn’t moved from where I left him. I sat down next to him, I grabbed a tissue and wiped the blood off his nose.

He looked up to me with fear in his eyes again. I smiled lightly before I got up and walked over to my drawers. I got some clothes out before I put them on. I walked back to Alex and grabbed his hand. I pulled him up and hugged him, his arms moving around my body as they shook.
‘Come with me, Alex. We need to go see the principal.’ I said as I pulled out of the hug. Alex stepped back and shook his head, protesting. ‘Alex, we need too. We can’t have this happen. I’m not letting them hurt you again.’

Alex agreed, nodding his head. He walked to his drawers and pulled out a hoodie. He placed it on and then followed me out the door. We walked down the hall, students who were walking the halls, staring at us. I looked to Alex, who had his head down and sleeves over his hands. He looked so small and it made me so sad.

We reached the office and walked in, walking straight to the lady who was sat the desk.
‘I need to see the principal now.’ I stated. She looked up at me and frowned.

‘I’m sorry but he is currently with someone. You need to sit on the chairs and wait.’ She said as she points to them.

I huffed in defeat and walked over to the seats that Alex was already sat on. I saw him wipe away some fallen tears, I felt so guilty. I didn’t want our relationship to be this way. Who in their right mind goes around and hurts people because they are in a relationship.

As I fought within my own mind, the door was opened and the person talking to the principal walked out, and leaving the office. I felt a nudge from Alex and looked up, leaving my mind to peace. I got up and walked into the office.

‘This needs to stop sir. I can’t handle it anymore. Alex can’t handle it anymore. It’s draining emotionally and we can’t even walk the halls without insults and names being yelled at us anymore. I mean our door has been vandalised with insults, hurtful words. Alex is in tears, bruising up and down his arms, legs, possibly his torso because someone or more like six people wearing masks jumped us while we were apart. I want something to happen. I need it to stop. We need it to stop.’ I protested as I walked up to the desk. Mr Stevens looked at me with pure shock, he looked to the crying boy behind me before looking to me again.

‘This has happened within the day?’ He questioned.

‘Within like three hours’ sir, yes.’ I replied.

‘I mean, umm. I don’t know what we could do.’ He replied honestly.

‘Can’t you move us somewhere else?’ I asked.

‘What do you mean?’ He questioned.

‘I want a transfer.’ Alex piped up. Both Mr Stevens and I looked at the boy and I frowned.

‘What do you mean, a transfer?’ I asked.

‘Well, I mean, that may be the only option we have Jack. I don’t want to be here any longer.
Because if I stay here any longer, I am going to end up dead.’ Alex said.

‘That could be the answer. You may need to leave all together.’ Mr Stevens inputted.

‘I can’t move schools. No way.’ I replied,

‘Well, that is your option then Jack. Mr Stevens, I am asking to go back home. I want to go back to England. Please.’ Alex said. I looked back at him in horror. We just get our relationship back in order and he is leaving again.

‘I can’t believe this.’ I said as I turned to face Alex.

‘I’m sorry Jack. I don’t want to end up like Tyler. I am sorry.’ Alex said before he walked closer to Mr Stevens. ‘Please sir, call my mum. She will book me a plane ticket home as soon as you tell her what the hell is happening to me.’

‘Okay, please, take a seat.’ Mr Stevens said. I looked at the two before huffing and walking out the room, not wanting to hear Alex’s plans of leaving. I was right, he was going to hurt me, just like Tyler did.

*Alex’s P.O.V*

I sat down at the front of the desk, Mr Stevens looking at his computer, searching for my information. I sat there with my hands in my lap and stared at him as he did so. I started to smile when he started to dial the phone.

He looked at me when the phone reached his ear. My smile dropped and I looked on in fear. I don’t know what my mother is going to say. She might make me stay.

Once my mum answered, Mr Stevens put the phone on speaker, allowing me to hear the conversation.

‘Yes, hello Mrs Gaskarth. My name is Mr Stevens, I am the principal at Florey College and I am ringing on behalf of your son.’ He said.

‘What has he done wrong?’ My mother replied. I frowned at her response.

‘Nothing ma’am. He is actually wanting to come home. He is being severally bullied and I am worried for his well-being. Tonight, there was six attackers who hurt your son in a fight he had no chance in fighting back in.’ Mr Stevens replied.

‘Oh my god. I want to talk to him.’ Mum said.

‘Mum, I want to come home. I don’t want to be here anymore. I can feel the depression coming back.’ I said.

‘Oh sweetie. I can bring you home if you really want it.’ Mum asked.

‘I do. I am so much better then when I was. I am so so sorry for being a pain when I was. I love you.’ I said.

‘I love you. I will put you on the first flight I can.’ She replied.

‘Thank you mum.’ I said. I looked to Mr Stevens and he nodded.

‘Thank you Mrs Gaskarth. I will take Alex of the school register. He was a bright and talented student.’ Mr Stevens said.

‘Thank you. Goodbye.’ Mum said before she hung up. I got up from my chair and began to walk to the door.

‘I’m sad to see you go Mr Gaskarth. I must thank you for bring Jack out of his shell. I’m glad you decided to come to this school. It has been a good year and a bit.’ Mr Stevens said. I looked to him and smiled, nodding my head. I opened the door and walked out.

I now had to face my mad, upset, probably too many emotions flowing through his body, boyfriend...

Notes

Holy shit! Okay, so I have a sequal planned for this story now! I am so excited to write it. So I guess, there is really only a couple of chapters left on this story...