A beginning

"Over here!" yelled Sam. A group of boys ran towards the scrawny kid waving excitedly. He was in a dark corner next to a small misshapen rock. Trees were hanging overhead shadowing him. the boy was medium build, a little on the scrawny side. Normal height but he did wish he was taller. He just started his sophomore year with no miracle growth sprout. No hidden talent. But there's no harm in keeping your fingers crossed right? right?? His eyes dark green like rich moss. Most mistaked it for dark brown. It would go between Dark green and normal Green.

Even though he was drained he couldn't help smiling. He looked at his small rock like it was gold, his mouth practically drooling. he had to admit, it did look awsome. Especially for him. Oh were they in for a surprise today! Its shocking he found it at all. Sam lacked many qualities, one of them being his poor eyesight. And being constantly picked on didn't help either. The thought of wearing glasses didnt sit well with him. unware of what today held for him. Sam couldnt possibly have forseen one little rock changing his fate, making him a target.

Steve was the first to get there. "wow Sam! how'd you manage this one." Sam picked up the rock. It weighed nothing in his hand, but that wasn't the reason they were both smiling. The rock was half crystal, it shone now captivating both of them. the rest of the boys caught up. Seeing the rock they we're all smiles, impressed even. Sam smiled even more. He knew they were surprised "he", out of all of them had found it! "well boys. don't just stare at it all day, let's go sell it!" "Yeah!!" screamed all the boys. Sam knew he'd gotten lucky. he'd barely seen it himself, wedged between a log and a green mossed tree. The contrasting colors made him look twice and for some strange reason his eyesight cleared for a second. He smiled to himself laughing. he couldn't tell them that though. After all they were practically begging him to hold the rock! Steve edged closer still excited and ready for the big bucks the rock might bring. "Hey Sam,....buddy" said Steve. hmm okay thought Sam, here it comes.

"you know we've been good friends right?" Sam frowned confused "ahhhhh- Steve jumped forward. "don't answer that, what I mean is my pal, buddy, amigo, were practically brothers." he draped his arm around me. Man this guy was to much lol. "let me hold the rock bro, just one time I- I'll just hold it for a second please!!" I knew he would bother me alllllll day so... I might as well let him hold it. "aghhhh sure just don't drop it." I handed it over. "that's my pa-" he didn't finish his sentence. He suddenly fell to the floor he's veins visibily popping from his arm. I could hear the impact of his hand hitting the floor. He looked like he was struggling to hold the rock? He scrambled with his free arm grabbing the floor to get leverage. "come on man lets go" I said trying to ignore his attempt at a joke. Him being my what did he call it? amigo haha. But Steve wasn't moving, he was drenched in sweat. He looked like he was going to feint any second. Steve opened his mouth in a silent scream his eyes bulging. I suddenly got a cold shiver down my spine. "help...heeelp!" the boys ahead of us looked back confused. soon there faces masked mine. Pure...Horror.

Greg the oldest ran over, frantically grabbing at the rock. me and the other boys soon got out of are stupor and tried to help. "Tom pick up his arm your the strongest, Saiy grab his shoulders try to move him hurry hes not breathing!" I saw them struggle trying to pick it up. I moved in between them and grabbed the rock with all my strength and heaved! the rock flew out of my hand flying over me. I had not expected it to weigh so..... little? we all just stood there silent. Steve looked at all of us, his face green as if he was going to throw up..... and then he did, hurl after wrenching hurl he grabbed the ground trying to steady his shaking body. Greg looked at me with a dirty look. as if to say was this some kind of sick joke? well if it was i was not let in on it, but i guess he didn't know that. Steve soon returned back to normal. he still had a ghoul look in his eyes, shrunken and red, but it was a tad better.

Greg came over with his fist clenching his lips drawn together tightly. "whats the meaning of this? what did you do to him! if he asked for the rock, you could have said no what did you do to him!?" "I-I-I don't kn-ow i'm as lost as you guys?" Tom came over clearly the calmest. "we don't have time for this, lets get Steve to the hospital we'll explain to are parents there. lets go." I went under Steve's arm and helped him up Greg still glaring at me. I suddenly thought of going back for the rock, but quickly felt guilty. Here was my friend hurt. and all I could think of was someone taking the rock after we left. Saiy broke my thoughts, understanding dawning on his face. He put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "lets worry later, first lets get in trouble with are....oh so loving parents." Steve groaned stomping his foot. His way of saying ha-ha your so funny you should marry yourself. We started hurrying on.