I was immersed in the scenery outside the window while the teacher was lecturing a student, to me though, it was just random murmuring in the background.
-bzzzzzzzzttt-
I ignored the buzzing sound thinking it was just a passing bee or something.
-BONG BING-
*klick klack*
I was so surprised by the loud noise I almost fell out of my chair.
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(Six hours ago)
"Waaake uuuup Jhin!!! You'll be late to school"
"mmmkay" I said in a drowsy manner.
I got out of bed and waddled towards the bathroom.
*slam*
"Hey bro, could you please hurry it up? I need to use the bathroom"
What? Seriously? I just went inside, can't she wait a bit? It's not like I can...
leave mid-shit.
"I'm sorry sylv but, can it wait? I kinda nee-
"Hurry big broooo!!! I've gotta go riiiight now!"
I was convinced this six year old wanted to ruin my life. Anyhow I instantly left the bathroom in a flash. Who knows what would happen if Sylvia waited for another second.
"whew, crisis averted."
I sat down at the table in the kitchen and turned on my phone....
It was 5:30 am, school started at 7. I looked at my mother who was
snickering and sighed.
"Mom. "
"Yeah?"
"School doesn't start for another hour and a half."
"So? It's good to get up early. There are Tons of health benefits you know? For exa-"
"Yeah, I'm sure they worked, especially on you since I can see circles under your eyes"
We both laughed, teasing each other like this was a daily routine for me and mom. Mother had always been like this, without her I honestly think I might be a bit depressed by now.
" Don't tease Tess too much Jhin"
My dad kept messing with my hair as he said that, my dad is a retired army general so we were pretty well off when it came to our finances. If mom handled the interior of this shipwreck we called a family than dad was the
one keeping it afloat.
" Morning dad"
"Morning Jhin. How's your day been?
" Well let's see. I woke up, got kicked out of the bathroom, then realised I got tricked into to waking up early and now I'm going to school so yeah, not too
bad considering my standards"
My dad chuckled
I got dressed and dropped sylv off at the elementary school on my way to school. Now it was just me. I was a pretty ordinary guy for the most part, not gonna lie though I had a pretty good head start in life. I was born into a semi rich family, I was quite good at martial arts, sports, katana wielding and pretty much anything i did and I had a pretty good face too. As for my interests I think I liked manga and anime a bit too much for my own good.
"Jhiiiiiiiiin!! Goooood mooorning"
I heard a familiar voice behind me. Of course I knew who it was but I chose to ignore her, I really didn't want to get involved with her today. So I decided to speed up a little. By speed up I meant
RUN FOR MY LIFE.
"Jhin*huff*, I finally caught up to you. You should've waited for me you know, how could you run away from your childhood best friend"
This girl is Alec and well... to put it lightly, I don't think she is sane anymore. I mean who the hell actually proclaims themselves as your childhood best friend? I mean sure we've known each other since we were seven and she used to act like this back then and that was fine but, we'll be turning fourteen in a few months, where the hell is this women's dignity?
"who the hell are you? I've never met you before."
"What are you talking abou-"
"I'm kidding, what's up Alec?"
I put my hands in my pockets and dozed off as she kept talking for the rest of the trip to school. Now why was an attractive soon to be fourteen year old like me having an inner monologue with himself? It's just something I do to make myself feel important. It makes me feel like I'm the main character of some novel.
After a while we made it to school, I entered the lively courtyard and instantly
two huge figures stood in front of me. I mean I was tall for my age but these guys were at least six feet tall.
"Hey buddy."
I almost vomited at the idea of this prick buttering up to me.
"What do you want Brad?"
"I was just wondering if you can hand us a quick buck?"
I gave him a dollar and walked past him
"What the hell is this huh?! "
I kept walking away from them. It's not that I wanted to be edgy I just wasn't in the mood.
"Hey Jhin, ya think we actually just wanted a dollar?!? Empty ya pockets already rich boy"
They were really ballsy to be honest, we were in the middle of the courtyard so everyone would see what was happening. Everyone here already knew that
they didn't care about they're reputation though, They just did whatever the hell they wanted.
Chad and Brad, you could say that these two are the bullies of Gatling Gate middle school. Brad was one of the most run of the mil bullies you could ever find.
Chad however was different, he wasn't as muscular or broad as Brad but his body was still toned. He was quiet and handsome and
never got involved in the things Brad would pull, he had this princely aura around him. Just because he was like that doesn't mean he's a great person though, he still ridicules people. Mainly females, ever since we were younger he would play with them, date them and pretend to love them only to dump them in the cruelest way possible.
" Ignoring us huh? If you do that I might just consider going after Alec you know"
Chad had this annoying smirk on his face. This guy, he really was a piece of shit huh.
"You got your dollar so can you guys screw off? I'm gonna be late."
It didn't take long for the agitated Brad to swing his fist at me. I barely dodged the incoming attack, purely because I knew he wouldn't go for the face. That'd
leave a mark after all.
"Che, slimey bastard"
"At least I'm not a bloodthirsty cow"
"What the hell did you say you son of a bitch?!?!"
Ah I should probably run for it. I wouldn't be able to take one of his hits without causing a scene. Then the faculty would get my family involved. That would
put a swift end to my tranquil life at home.
"Stop"
Brad looked at Chad with a face full of confusion and honestly so did I. Why would he stop? He was about to win after all.
" A few bucks aren't worth the trouble"
"b-but I-"
"I said stop no?"
"Y-yes"
Brad looked like he was on the verge of tears. His pride got shattered and he got scolded in front of the entire student body, of course he would be upset.
But why would Chad... ? I pondered about it for a while"Welp no use thinking about it now"
I carried on with my day and headed to class, once I got there I headed for my seat as quickly as possible. I didn't want to talk to anyone. Why? Why was I like this? I'm popular between the girls and I've been asked out multiple times.
I was admired between the boys for my talent and looks. But for some reason I just didn't like people.
-bzzzzzzzzttt-
Be quiet
-BONG BING
*Klick Klack*
What the hell?
I looked around, was no one else startled?
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