American Dreams
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Jack’s POV
“You sure you want to start this school? I heard that it’s a shit storm there.” Mum said as I grabbed my bag.
“That’s because most state schools are like that. Anyway I’m fed up at being a brooding school and now dad isn’t here I don’t have to worry about being abandoned at a school.” I said and mum sighed.
“Jack you don’t mean that.” Mum said quietly.
“I kinda do, but anyway I need to go otherwise I’m going to be last for school.” I said and I walked out the door and went to school.
“Hey I’m Justin and I’ll be showing you around the school and saying who is good or bad to hang around with.” A boy said after I finished doing all my paperwork for the school.
“Hey I’m Jack.” I said and Justin smiled.
“Follow me and I’ll show you the ropes.” Justin said and I followed him out of the reception and to a group of boys waiting outside of the reception.
“Guys I want to introduce you to Jack.” Justin said happily and the boys looked up and I realised that I was in the retard group which made me sigh to myself.
“Okay there’s a group of people who you should watch out for.” Justin said as we waited around the school gates since I wanted a cigarette.
“Who do I have to watch out for then?” I asked.
“That group over there. One of the boys there is the biggest shit storm and will do anything to get into your pants.” Justin said and I looked at the group of boys who was laughing and joking around.
“They seem harmless.” I said and Justin rolled his eyes.
“I’m guessing you haven’t had much interaction with state schools.” Justin said and I frowned at him.
“Yes I have been in private school, Where’s the issues in that.” I said and Justin went to reply when a boy came over and started talking which got Justin on edge and I just let them two have their beef.
Once they finished the boy walked off and I looked at Justin.
“So is that one of the kids I have to look out for?” I asked and Justin nodded.
“Yes, that’s little Gaskarth also known as Alexander who goes by Alex.” Another kid said and I frowned at him.
“Little Gaskarth I’m confused.” I said and Justin chuckled.
“There’s 3 Gaskarths, 2 girls and Alex.” Justin said and I just nodded wanting him to explain more.
“Okay there’s Alex who is sadly our age and is the biggest slut going so I would watch your ass as he is probably thinking about getting his dick in your ass. Then there’s is twin sisters Nala and Rowe, completely gorgeous if I may say but completely out of our ledge both of them are bitches.” Justin said and I just nodded.
“So who is who then out of the twins?” I asked.
“Okay Nala is the blonde haired one with the nose piercing and tattoos while Rowe is the one with light pink hair.” The same kid said from before and I just nodded as the bell went and we went to tutor.
It was lunch and for a bunch of people who I thought I wouldn’t get along with I found they very easy to get along with and it was nice to be in one of the lower ranking groups of the school than being in the popular lot but knowing my character it wouldn’t be long until I was in the popular group.
“So where did you come from before you came here then?” The kid from earlier asked who I learnt his name was Joe.
“I was in private school, you guys won’t know it as it was in England but hey I never picked up the accent.” I said and Justin frowned at me.
“Where you like that naughty your parents sent you away?” Justin asked and I chuckled as I shook my head.
“My dad was in the army and him and my mum moved around a lot so instead of me moving around as well they stuck me in boarding school and I only saw them in some holidays.” I said and Justin raised his eyebrows.
“You said your dad was in the army, what happened?” Justin asked as I stood up.
“Now that’s a story for another time. Now I am going out for a cigarette.” I said as I dumped the food what was on the tray in the bin and I went outside to where everyone smoked.
I was miles away when someone came over and stood next to me.
“So where’s your little guard dog?” The person said and I rolled my eyes.
“Who Justin? Please he’s not my guard dog, I can look after myself.” I said and looked at the person and saw it was the boy from earlier.
“I’m sure that you can.” The boy said with a flirty smile on his lips.
“Okay, So I’ve heard that you’re the biggest slut in this school.” I said and the boy chuckled as he lent against the wall.
“Is that what dear Justin has said about me, how cute. Anyway shouldn’t listen to what that little prick says about me, he’s just jealous that I fucked his ass and he got feelings and I dumped his ass because I don’t do relationships.” The boy said.
“Okay I seriously don’t care.” I said as I looked away from the boy.
“I’m Alex, you get in any shit then come to me. I’m like the top dog in this place, anyone got beef with you then they have beef with me.” Alex said and I just nodded.
“Thanks but I can look after myself.” I said as I flicked my cigarette away and walked off and I felt Alex’s eyes on me the whole time I walked away.
I walked in the front door and found mum was still at work which made me sigh and I looked at the pile of shoes and saw another pair of shoes which weren’t mine or mums which meant they belong to my brother Eric.
“Is that you Eric?” I asked loud enough for him to hear me.
“Yeah it me Jacky.” Eric said as he walked out of the sitting room.
“Does mum know your hear?” I asked as I walked out to the kitchen and got myself something to eat and drink.
“I sent her a text but she hasn’t replied.” Eric said as he followed me into the kitchen.
“So how long you staying this time then?” I asked sarcastically as I turned round and looked at him and he looked like a mess.
“Jesus Eric what the fuck have you done to yourself?” I said as I pushed my coffee towards him which Eric took.
“I’m in some trouble Jack.” Eric said and I rolled my eyes.
“Well obviously since you look like you haven’t showered for weeks.” I said and Eric looked at me.
“Seriously it’s going to be bad enough that I’m going to get all this from mum, I don’t need it from you.” Eric said and I shook my head.
“Mum is going to come home and be exhausted because you want to know why?” I said and Eric shook his head.
“She’s working 2 fucking jobs, the army gave us nothing and they kicked us out of our home. Mum can barely afford to live in this house but she’s trying her fucking hardest and then you show up with all your fucking trouble. She isn’t going to cope, what you think it’s bad enough that we lost dad and now you come swanning back into our lives after fucking off for 3 years! You have no fucking right to do this Eric. How long is this trip going to last? 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years who the fuck knows with you because when shit get bad you run away. I bet that’s why you here, you got yourself into shit and you come running back home in true Eric style.” I ranted and Eric sighed.
“Look I know I haven’t been the best brother in the world. But I need to be at home right now. My life has literally hit rock bottom right now.” Eric said and I scoffed.
“Let me guess you and Jessie have spilt you’ll be back together within a week.” I said sarcastically and I looked at Eric who looked broken.
“We’re not getting back together Jack. Someone fucking stabbed her and she’s dead.” Eric said and all my attitude disappeared.
“Eric I’m sorry.” I said softly and Eric looked at me.
“Thanks Jack.” Eric said quietly.
“Okay so I believe that if we was girls then we could grabbed a load off food and put some shitty film on and watch that until Mum gets back.” I said and Eric chuckled.
“That sounds like a good plan, and FYI I believe your the girl since you’re gay and act like a girl.” Eric said and I smiled.
“Don’t be hating the gayness. You love it really.” I said and Eric chuckled.
“I’ve missed you Jack.” Eric said as he walked over and pulled me into a hug which I returned.
