Back to the present
I try to get through the class while tuning out the world. I can't help it if everyone hates me. What is wrong with me. I just don't know.
"He's just misunderstood leave him alone" John exclaimed as he took his seat
"Look at him! He looks like a creep and walks around with that bad vibe" The girl said the table began to have an awkward tension
"Well he's not a bad guy he's my friend," John said flatly
Before the tension got any worse the teachers started explaining what the class was about. I thought I would be happy to finally have a friend but I only felt sad. He's only my friend because I helped him we aren't close nobody likes me.
"Well that's it for today's class can I see Nate Adams for a few minutes after class thanks class dismissed!" Mr. Iven cheered
As the class was leaving the classroom I stayed back and walked up to Mr. Iven "Yes Mr. Iven you called for me?" I asked
Mr. Iven turned around from talking to Mrs. Dean "Nate I'm not trying to hurt your feelings but I've been getting a lot of complaints from students about your appearance and the vibe you give off"
"Mr. Iven be more compassionate," Mrs. Dean said quietly
"Look I'm sorry Nate but you have to see where we are coming from I'm telling you this bluntly for your own good"
"Nate sweetie what he really means is your hair it's very long have you ever considered cutting it so people can see your face better" Mrs. Dean explained "I can't even see your facial expressions so it's only natural that people are wary of you" She continued
"Your clothes are also dirty and damaged does your family need support if your family is struggling financially there are programs that can help" Mr. Iven offered
"I'm sorry this is a lot to take in," I said quietly "But do you think I'm creepy Mr. Iven," I asked
"I'm sorry Nate but I do this doesn't change anything your still my student and you will still be treated like the rest of the students" Mr. Iven explained
"And as your teachers, we truly want the best for you and the other students but we can't help you if you don't help yourself, sweetie So if you ever need to talk you know where to find us" Mrs. Dean added
"Ok I understand I'm going to go home now thank you for the advice" I answered
I walked out of the classroom and tried to find the stairs to go back downstairs. I hd a half-hearted hope that John would be waiting but I knew we weren't that close. I always let my past control me so I know I can't blame anyone but myself for this horrible feeling. My life really sucks but I have to be strong for the life that ended so mine could continue. I finally found the stairs and path to the outside of the school but I wasn't ready to go home so I took a detour. As I walked down an old dirt road I ended up making my way towards the usual route home and ended up home anyway. I walked up to the door and knocked.
"Sir It's me Nate I'm back from my first day!" I yelled a few seconds later I heard someone walk towards the door
"Come inside" Dad drawled
He must be high since he's letting me in so easily I take advantage of the situation and walk through the usual trash-filled living room that leads to my room in the basement before he realizes. It looks like my room got raided but I'm not surprised I don't keep anything important here anyway. I sat down on my mattress and layed back sweet dreams Nate I hope tomorrow is better.
"Wake up I have some things for you to do before you go to school you can have breakfast after your done cleaning but only after you finish" Dad cautioned
"Yes sir thank you" I said quietly
It was only 5 AM and my dad had gone to sleep I started picking up the trash and putting it inside of a garbage bag. It didn't take long I was used to this happening randomly so I started cleaning on my own in certain areas a long time ago. I finished and ate some cereal so far this morning as going great so I became scared at what was going to be sent my way today at school. It was 6 AM school didn't start for another 2 hours but I wanted to leave the house. I began walking down the street towards school when I couldn't believe my eyes. There was Lizzie coming from the other direction. She saw me as I crossed from the other side of the road as her and she kept walking towards the school. I became nervous but we were both headed to the same place so I followed her. It was fine for a few minutes until she turned around and looked me in the eyes.