Chapter 3

The sound of the bell had gone off letting the students know the class was over. It was the last class of the day. Several bodies made their way out of the room. Seth noticed that Leon was not one of them. When he came back from talking with Mr. Donalds, he realized that the other teen was no longer there. He was not going to go searching for him. He kept thinking to himself why he didn't turn down the older man no matter how much he begged the teen. He didn't want to be what would be considered as a babysitter for the other teen. However, since he had agreed. He needed to keep up his side. Seth sighed as he stood from his desk. He would need to figure out how to get that guy to come to class. If the teen didn't show up to the school, he couldn't do anything about it. However, if he did. The words Mr. Donalds spoke came back to him.

"I want you to watch over Mr. Bell once you get back to class. Try to befriend him. But, if for some reason you are not able to. Then find him before class starts. The teachers will know what is going on and will also be giving you their support as well. However, even though I am asking you to do this. Please don't be too late to your own classes. If you have an issue, then please leave it and go to class yourself. But I'm not saying to give up. Every time there is a break, try to get him to come to class. I just don't want you to fall behind because of what I am asking you. Though I doubt you would. You are a very smart kid." Mr. Donalds laughed with one of his hands touching the back of his head. The man stopped laughing and wore a stern look. "I am very glad that you are doing this. I know that you can do it no matter what."

Seth sighed. He really didn't want to be involved with the other teen. He knew that he was bad news. He never wanted to get entangled with him at all. He just wanted to go through school with no issues or problems. However, he was now promoted to becoming a babysitter for a punk at school due to his father paying the school money. Why would they do this to him? Why couldn't a teacher just take care of it themselves? Why hand it over to him, who is only a peer with no experience with talking to people like Leon. People that think they can do whatever they want with no consequences. Seth couldn't help but let out another sigh. Being so deep in thought, he found himself at his home. He must have been on autopilot due to not remember leaving the school. Unlocking the door, he made his way inside the house. All the lights were off showing no signs of life. He was home alone again. Something that he was used to. His parents worked pretty late. Seth closed and locked the door before making his way up the stairs and to his room. Opening the door, he made his way into his room. His room was cleaned from any clutter. Everything had its place. Seth only had a few things. A bed, dresser, and a desk he used for his studying. There was a closet and a small book shelve, but other than that. It was bare. The young teen laid his bag on the floor and plopped onto his bed. This day was extremely tiring than usual. So many things were just going through his head, and he wished he could stop them. "Me.... trying to befriend a punk like that. Is that even plausible to even do?" Seth couldn't help but chuckle at the stupid question. He already knew that the result was going to be a bad one.

The next day, Seth had begun his search of the other teenager. He walked into the classroom and half of him was hoping Leon would be there. Of course, it didn't Did he really have to go looking for the guy. Maybe the talk they had yesterday would be forgotten and he could just keep doing what he always did. However, that's not what happened. Mr. Donalds found Seth in the classroom and pulled him out. He started to question the young teenager.

"Were you able to bring Mr. Bell into class?" Mr. Donalds looked into the classroom. "Or are you just getting ready to look for him." Seth looked down at the ground then back at Mr. Donalds.

"Why is it that you picked me? I am not part of the student council. Wouldn't they be your first choice?" Seth questioned. Mr. Donalds sighed.

"The reason we chose you was because of how smart you are."

"Huh?" Mr. Donalds smiled at the smaller teen in front of him.

"You are the top of not only your class but this school. We know how smart you are and know that no matter what situation you're in. We know you can solve the problem."

Seriously. Seth thought. That's why. Because I'm smart. Just because I am smart doesn't mean that I am the person to take care of a punk. Seth really wanted to voice this, but bit his tongue. "So please. Find him. He should be on the school grounds somewhere."

"How do you know?" Seth questioned.

"His father always has him dropped off in front of the school. So I know that he is here. I just don't know where."

That's not much help. He could always disappear afterwards. Seth thought to himself.

Seth had made his rounds and was unable to find the other teenager in the school there was another place that he could check. Just recently, the school had put in some money to build a larger gym. However, it was not attached to the school. It was a small walk away from the many building.

That was the last place to check. He made his way over to the building. When he got made his way around the gym, he noticed a smell that was not normal. He followed it. It lead him right to the person he was looking for. Leon was sitting on the ground with a cigarette in his mouth. He made his way over to the other teen. He must have noticed Seth's presence, causing the teenager opened his eyes and glanced towards his direction. Leon's eyes moved from the other male to in front of him. Taking his index and thumb finger to hold his cigarette, he took a drag off of it. He removed the stick from his mouth and blew out the smoke. Pushing his legs closer to his body, he forced his up off the ground. The teen cocked his head and opened his mouth. "What the hell do you want?" Seth questioned the other boy.