Alex's Pov 6:30 am

I head downstairs and as usual, my family has eaten without me. Except for Anthony who seems to be waiting for me. I walk to the table sitting beside him.

"Morning panda," he says with a cheery smile. Panda, that's my nickname was given to me by him. I guess it does suit me since I love pandas a lot,

I nod in response and take a bite of the smiley face pancake he made for me, grinning a bit.

6:45 am

"Let's go I'll drive you to school," he says, I picked up my bag following him out the door.

As we pulled up to the curb I let out a quiet sigh, another day of torture but at least I get to see my Lila. She makes it all worthwhile

"I'll see you later," he said handing me the lunch he made and waving as I closed the car door. I give him a small wave as he drove off.

"Hey!" Lila said as she walked up to me.

"Hey, what's up?" I asked closing my locker.

"Well, I was wondering since there's a party this Friday if you'd come." she started

"Parties aren't really my thing, I'm not that comfortable around people." Lila immediately frowned.

"You promised that you'd do anything I asked, all I want is you to come. Are you going to break your promise?" She asked crossing her arms and becoming impatient.

As I listened to her words I sighed thinking.

I really didn't wanna go but I didn't wanna make her upset. I fidgeted with my fingers making a decision.

"Um, if that's what you want, I guess I'll go." She smiled I moved towards her and was about to give her a hug but she backed away and started walking.

"There's the bell. See you later." She said. That's strange she's never acted like that before. She's been acting a bit weird lately. Maybe it's just my imagination, I know I can be a bit clingy.

"Well, well, well. Look who we have here." I hear from behind me. I really don't want to deal with this. Of course, it's Nate and his friends who enjoy bullying and hitting me.

Before I can try to escape I'm dragged into the bathroom and thrown against the wall.

They each how their turn with me punching me in the stomach and kicking me. When it gets to Nate's turn unlike usual I refused to stare at him. Surprisingly I didn't feel him hitting me.

"How pathetic. Let's go," he says as his confused friends quickly follow behind him. Whispering and muttering things between each other.

2:45 pm

Finally, after so long the final bell rings dismissing us.

I rush out the door extremely tired. Anthony was already waiting for me. I don't talk much to him, although it saddens him a bit I'm grateful he doesn't push me to. But I guess I'll talk to him a bit today.

As he started driving I talk a little. Telling him stuff about school and asking for a ride to the party. It surprises him a bit but he gives me a wide grin and agrees too.

We step into the house and I see my mother and father talking to each other. They greet Anthony and continue their conversation completely ignoring my existence. It's been like this forever.

My shoulder is met with a reassuring pat from my brother, as he offers me a sad smile and I make my way to my room.

I lay on my bed listening to Mac Demarco and thinking about everything. Soon time passes by and it's already Friday afternoon.