The New Guy

Sean walked towards the administrative block knowing that there is no escape from the eyes of criticism which followed her. She was here at last. 'ELIO' the number university in the 31st dome. This was her one big step to achieving her dream.

"Sir how may I help you?" the lady at reception asked Sean without trying to hide the disgust in her eyes. It was quite understandable because of how shabby Sean's worn-out jeans and hoodies were."Well...um... Can I know where my dorm is, Mam" Sean blurted out as though she was about to be hit if she didn't find a reason to be there at the school reception. This is ridiculous she thought. She could feel that the school did hold high prestige and standards but ridiculing her just because of her clothes and background instead of abilities and intellectuals was simply unacceptable."Miss Lawrence" a boy with glasses called out seeking the attention of The Lady at the reception who raised her brows rather questioningly at the boy. "Miss Lawrence,can I know why my project was put off" the guy started rambling desperately. "Young Man" Miss Lawrence said with a Stern voice. "It's about time you pay the scholarship fee, don't you think?"

"Um... yeah I guess so, but it wasn't until this month 28th" the boy argued "So should I remind you what day it is boy?"asked Miss Lawrence.

"Uh, sorry Miss Lawrence. I will definitely try my best"said the boy realizing his mistake.

"You better do. Now if you don't mind, why don't escort that little guy over there to his dorm" Miss Lawrence said pointing at Sean who stood there rather dazed.

Leo looked at the guy next to him whom Miss Lawrence requested to escort. The guy was surely taller than him and wore worn-out clothes. He had his face covered with his hood. Everything about the guy in front screamed that he was yet another scholarship student just like him. Leo pitied the guy. It was not often that you get a scholarship student at 'Elio'. Most of the scholarship kids had quitted halfway through the course because of the bullying and abuse of the rich and popular kids with a dignified backgrounds. It was only Leo who remained because of his great talent in not meddling with the rich kids. It was only a matter of time before this boy too will go crying for his mommy thought Leo. "Ahem" said Miss Lawrence looking at Leo for an answer. "Sure, Miss Lawrence" Leo said as he walked beckoning the new guy to follow him.

Leo walked towards the dorms with the new kid trailing behind him. Leo felt quite awkward with the whole situation. He could feel the new kid staring daggers at his back for some reason."What's your major?" Leo asked the boy breaking the awkward silence between them."Physical education" said the boy like a robot. "So, Are you here on a scholarship?" Leo asked trying once more to hold up conversation. "Yes I am. Is there a problem with that?" The kid asked Leo rather crossly. Oh, Shoot thought Leo. There he goes again trying to pry of things from others. What the hell was his problem. He could have just asked something else other than scholarship."I am sorry. It's just that I am also a scholarship student." Leo replied trying to sound apologetic. The boy said nothing and they both kept walking towards the dorms. Leo was quite distracted with his mental turmoil, so he failed to notice the huge boy infront of him and he accidentally bumped into him. That was all Leo knew before he was shoved down on his knees.

Zack McCaith was already tired from the nagging of his coach and was heading towards the dorms. That's when a typical nerdy guy ran into him making Zack lose it all. "Damn you" said Zack shoving the guy to his knees. Zack eyes travelled across trembling boy who seemed to have recognised him. "I am sorry,I am sorry. It was a mistake please forgive me"the guy kept mumbling. What a loser thought Zack. Well this was fun, He could play a little with the nerdy guy Zack thought quite pleased to receive attention from kids around him."Man look at this looser, he's gonna pee himself" said Joe from behind Zack, coming over to join the fun with Ricky. Yes Joe, Ricky and Zack were the three troublesome lackey's of the hunk Mikhail Grey. These three were not just rich but also were main players of the hoverball team lead by Mikhail Grey and no one dared to mess with the likes of them." Oh sizzy look what you have done to your Papa's shoes" said Ricky rather mockingly at the nerd pointing at Zack's muddy shoes." It would be nice if you could clean it for him, don't you think?" asked Joe catching up with Ricky's line of thought. Zack felt this was a bit over but whatever the guys were having fun ,so why not?" Come on lick daddy's shoes clean" said Ricky slightly pushing the nerd towards Zack's shoes.

Leo was covering with fear and humiliation as he lowered himself to lick Zack's shoes clean. God I will do anything if I could get out of this moment Leo thought hoping against hope. He could feel his eyes welling up and everything round him getting blurry. That's when Leo felt someone pulling him up and then he heard something crashing against something else. What the hell thought Leo looking to see blood gushing out of Ricky's nose.

Zack stood there stunned and with his mouth gaping at the guy who just hit the crap out of Ricky. The guy was a lousy dresser and Zack could already feel his instincts tell him that this was someone he shouldn't mess with , no matter how lousy he looks the guy gave of an unapproachable vibe."Beat that f**ker, Joe. Break his legs"Ricky said shaking with anger. Joe rushed over to hit lousy boy. "Pow" the boy neatly tackled Joe murderous blow and kicked him in the shin. Joe fell to the ground prowling with pain clenching on to his little guy and pleading at Zack to do something with his pitiful eyes. Zack who was quite a bit frightened with the sudden twist of events could feel his comrades hopes weighing down on him. Zack with out further delay launched his attack at the boy with a newfound determination. The boy feigned to his left smacked Zack's left cheeks with his fists. Then with an upper hook and a lower punch in his stomach the boy finished Zack off.

The crowd was in awe with this new kid. He had singlehandedly downed all the three hunks. The new kid slowly turned his head, his hoodie falling of and revealing his unearthly face. He had bright green eyes and black hair. His face was mind-blowingly handsome which had girls swooning all over. He gave slight yet taunting grin at crowd and walked over to Leo who was too astounded to say anything.

Leo was literally amazed by the new kid. He felt as if his redeemer has descended down to the earth. What a beauty thought Leo as he shamelessly followed the new kid with a sense of triumph.