Chapter 2: An Unexpected Outcome

    It was already out of my hands. I couldn't change the fact that I stood there and it wouldn't be so bad to get this over with but now that I'm looking back, that was the first time someone ever thanked me. 

    "I-" she started speaking until she got cut off by the teacher 

    "Alright class as you know we have two more late students this makes our class complete" 

    As Mr. Iven went on about class and rules. I looked around the classroom as my eyes found it's way to the group Charles was in. I saw that he was looking at John. I could tell from his facial expression that he was nervous but there was nothing I could do because I was nervous too. I decided to tune back into whatever Mr. Iven was talking about and stay away from this difficult situation. 

    "As you guys already know we are now in high school so things are going to be different and we are going to be trying out a new method of teaching I'm your homeroom teacher Mr. Iven and this class is rather special so as a result this will be your class for all subjects for the rest of the year so let's try to get along"

    One of the students in group 5 raised their hand and asked "But Mr. Iven we have like other classes and such on our papers what's the deal with that"

    "It's true that you all have other classrooms on your schedules those are joint classes where we will share classes with the other 9th grade students this is all for today please talk amongst yourselves and get familiar this will be a long year"

    This was a shock to me but I turned back to see John talking with our unknown group mate. Apparently her name was Liz something but I wasn't paying attention so I had no idea I threw away my worries and faded into my subconscious. I knew once John knew the truth he wouldn't want to talk to me anymore and that this would be an uncomfortable year before I knew it first period was over before I had spoken a single word. 

"Alright class meet in room c12 upstairs in 10 minutes class dismissed"

    As I got up Liz, whatever her name was, looked at me and walked away without a word. It wasn't like I was hurt by this. I was already used to it by now, especially from girls. I decided to leave quickly as well but as I left the classroom I saw that bastard Charles follow Liz and instantly followed him. I surprised myself why am I doing this? Why do I want to make sure she's alright? I just met her today. Why do I want to risk getting hurt for somebody else? I couldn't find an answer to any of these questions but I still walked towards the corner and turned to screams. 

"Don't touch me you creep!"

"Relax Lizzie I just want to make sure we clear about what went down this morning it would be troublesome if word got out that me or my boys jumped someone on the first day you understand right"

"Sure I get it you're trying to silence me I wont say anything so leave me alone you idiot!"

In the end I'm still a coward that lurks while other people get bullied.

"That's not good enough you know I need some assurance give me all everything on you"

"WHAT! no way no way get away from me you asshole SOMEONE HELP!"

"Shhhh don't struggle"

I watched Charles grab onto Lizzie and push her against the wall. Lizzie scratched Charles and kept pushing back 

"You bitch you'll pay for that!"

I had to man up and go now this was the time. Empty my mind, think about her and charge in. 

"Who are you!"

"Nate?"

In the confusion I used my weight to my advantage and managed to tackle Charles onto the floor. What am I doing? I was lost in thoughts until I started getting punched in the stomach

"GET OFF ME YOU FAT FUCK!"

"LIZZIE GO AWAY I'M NOT GETTING BEAT HURT FOR NOTHING!"

I held onto Charles as tight as I possibly could but he started pounding on my head. Everything was going black I couldn't do anything. The last thing I saw was Lizzie's face and I couldn't help but think I tried my best.