"Today... Is another day of going to school. SIGH. I really, really hate Mondays." I scratched my head out of frustration. I wanted to just go home and play games, read my pending novels, manhwas, manhuas, and mangas, or maybe even watch anime while eating some popcorn.
It's even worse knowing that my life here at school is sh!tty as hell. SIGH.
"Oi~ Rhenz. Why are you just standing there like an idiot? HAHHAHA! Come inside already." My classmates yelled as they walked through the gate.
I know full well why they want me to hurry and go inside.
It's because... I'm the punching bag of the school bully.
When I got through the gate, someone grabbed me and took me somewhere secluded.
They let go and pushed me to the corner, my glasses almost fell. They soon punched my gut.
"AGH!" I screamed as I felt the pain in my stomach.
"Those screams are music to my ears~."
That's Genzo, he's a fatty with enormous strength. Everyone's scared of him, even I'm scared of him. I mean look at him, he's twice as big as me. This fatso loves to beat me up early in the morning, and I don't even know why. He just came to our classroom last year and started beating me up while I was watching an anime. I didn't even do anything to him.
"What are you staring at? Huh?"
This one here is Carlos. He's stupid and likes to suck up to Genzo. He's a pervert too, he lifts girls' skirts during lunch break to get a sneak peak.
And those standing behind Genzo are all his lackeys. They all like ganging up on me whenever they like. It's annoying but I can't even do anything about it.
"Stop looking at me with those eyes, nerd!"
He swung his arm and punched me again. It hit hard on my stomach. I felt like I could throw up blood any second. Just where on earth did he get all this strength!?
"Genzo."
Oh... He's here.
"Genzo, it's about time for class to start. I think you should stop that now." He said while giving that creepy smile.
"Sigh. Fine. We don't wanna get in trouble after all." Genzo backed down, looking so disappointed. He looked as if his mother turned him down after he begged to buy the toy he liked.
The boy who just came was Arthur. He's the rich, smart, and handsome guy that everyone respects in this school. He has fan girls and fan boys everywhere, this fatso over here is one of them. He's a hypocrite though. Acting like some good sh!t when obviously he's not. But no one would ever dare to disobey him or believe that he's a hypocrite. He practically owns this school.
"Don't worry, you can always play with him later when the classes are over." He grinned, looking at me as if I was a toy.
See? When you think he was helping you but in the end he was just actually saving himself! He's meticulous and cunning, he makes sure that none of the teachers would ever notice the bullying happening in this school.
I mean, who would want to rule over a kingdom that is practically filled with chaos? He wants one that would glorify him. He makes sure that this school would have no bad rumors, have the smartest students, yet also doing some dirty stuff in the shadows. To be honest, he's doing God's work. But even if teachers were ever find out about this, they wouldn't be able to do anything. That's how powerful he is.
"Hey! Nerd! Stand up already! What the f@ck are you spacing out for?"
"Ah- yes! Coming!" I ran and just followed them to the classroom.
When we arrived, everyone just minded their own business. They already had an idea of what had happened, no one just wanted to speak out. I wouldn't either, but I can't say that since I'm the one getting beat up.
I sat on my chair and blinked.
I just blinked for one second and somehow, something weird just popped up in front of me. I couldn't tell whether I was dreaming, hallucinating, or what.
I looked around and everyone seems to be doing their own thing. It was as if they can't see what's in front of me. Just what on earth is this?
It looks like it's from an online game, something I've obviously seen before. Like a game window? I've seen these things on manhwas and animes, but why on earth would something like this pop up, that wouldn't even be possible.
Not realizing, the teacher already came inside the classroom, I looked and leaned closer to the game window thingy in front of me.
"Alright! Let's start the class, open your books to page 69."
While the teacher was discussing, I was busy trying to figure out what this thing was, whether it's real, or whether it really works like those I've seen and read.
It says, 'Are you ready for the game that is about to begin?'
Huh? What is it even talking about? I swung my hand twice to it to see whether I could feel and touch it. And then suddenly it vanished. I was shocked, and so was my teacher and classmates.
"Rhenzquiel Winscloft, what ARE you doing?" He said with a confused face. I looked around and everyone looked liked they were about to burst out of laughter.
Sigh. I guess I'll become another meme again.
"Uh- There was a... A bug! Yeah... Hahaha...
"You think I'm stupid? You are obviously not paying attention to class! Get out and stand outside with your arms up! That should teach you a lesson!"
Everyone laughed as I did what the teacher demanded me to do. An hour passed and his class finally finished. Everyone came out from the classroom, and as they were walking through the door, they were making fun of me.
They were making hand signs, swinging their hand like what I did earlier.
"Swosh, showing! HAHAHAHAH"
"I wonder what he was doing lol HAHAHHA!"
"He looked so stupid I cant-"
Ha. Ha. Ha. Great show. I really am such a main character huh? I'm so relevant to their eyes that they would even have the time to pay attention to me and do what I do.
The teacher soon came out from the classroom and talked to me before going to his next class.
"Mr. Winscloft, I hope you learned your lesson, make sure this will never happen again." The teacher rolled their eyes as they turned and walked away.
Wow. So sassy. I bet if Arthur had done that, he wouldn't do anything about it.
I went to take my bag after everyone left for the next class. When I was about to leave, my precious bullies were at my door step, waiting for their princess. I AM that pitiful princess.
"G-genzo?" I said in a worried tone.
"I couldn't help it any longer. I need to punch you so bad."
Is he addicted to violence or something? He should just be a boxer, at least being one wouldn't paint him as a bully.
"B-but we have a P.E class..."
"So what? Our teacher wouldn't even care if we're present or not, so let's just get this done with. Hold him back boys."
His lackeys came towards me. They held my arms both left and right. I really had no way out at all. They locked the doors and closed the windows. SIGH. I just hope it wouldn't cause too much pain, but who am I kidding? Its Genzo's punching I'll be taking. Wow that rhymed.
The room was quiet with only us boys left in this classroom. The only sound I could hear was the sound of Genzo's knuckles he is cracking.
Then, without any warning he swung his arm and punched my gut, yet again. He kept punching, and punching. What's worse is that he only punches my stomach, he makes sure I wouldn't leave any visible injuries.
"Agh- Aug- AHH!!"
The lackeys who were holding my arms withdrawed, and I fell to the ground. The feeling of the aching pain inside of me was worse than I could imagine. I closed my eyes trying to bear the pain and touched my stomach.
While I was trying to catch a break, all of them started kicking me. It wasn't just some simple kicks, they were really trying to break my bones! Like what happened to making sure I won't have visible injuries!?
It hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts so bad! I wanna go home!
My tears started coming out from my eyes. I could feel my body and stomach started swelling. Urgh. Please, I just want this to get over with.
"BWAHHAHAHHA! Look at him crying like a baby! Hey, it's not that bad, think of it as if you were biten by an ant." Carlos yapped while his feet was on my stomach, stepping on the injury Genzo's punch caused.
With each passing second, his foot would step harder, making my stomach's injury and pain even worse.
After awhile, I could hear foot steps coming towards the classroom. The door opened and suddenly my oh so great of a hero came, Arthur.
"Sigh. Didn't I already told all of you to not do it during class hours?" He said so with a menacing look.
"I couldn't help it! He did something so funny and stupid earlier that I couldn't help but beat him up." Genzo tried to defend himself.
"You should've seen it Arthur, he looked so stupid swinging his arm earlier, as if he was trying to touch or get something." Carlos added.
"Yeah? I don't care." Arthur looked pissed off, they sure did press the wrong button for beating me up.
"Make sure you stop this now, go to your classes and try to get some good grades will you? Our school's reputation matters to me, for all I care about you bullying him. Just don't do it during class hours." He left after that.
All of them seemed to looked like they were about to pee on their pants. They soon snapped out of it and left me alone in the classroom.
I just sat there on the ground, leaning against the lockers, and bearing all of the pain.
I wish I was stronger. If I wasn't so d@mn weak I wouldn't be in this position...
No- even if I was able to defend myself and throw some punches I would never win. Genzo has Arthur to back him up, and that b@stard has all the money to throw me out of the picture. Who would be able to fight against that?
Sigh. I hate myself.
Hours passed and it was already time for lunch. All I did during class hours was sit on my chair trying to look as if I was sleeping. I decided to continue doing that at lunch too.
All of them were at the cafeteria, and I was left all alone. Which was weird, I thought Genzo would come and disturb my peace again since this time, it isn't class hours.
But I don't really care, it's better for me this way. Besides I'm still in pain from earlier.
A couple minutes passed by, and I heard some noises, foot steps coming towards me.
"Hey... Rhenz? You still sleeping?"
That's definitely a voice of a girl. What does she want?
"I've got some juice and bread here. You can have it."
I didn't answer. I don't know if she knew I was fake sleeping or not but I won't risk getting made fun of again. Who knows this could be a set up to make a laughingstock out of me.
"I'll... Just leave it here in your table. Feel free to eat it."
And then she left. I gave it two minutes before I eventually stopped pretending. I looked at the food carefully, to see if they did something to it. I've been in these types of situations before. They act like they were trying to help me out but the truth is... They were actually just toying me, putting some sort of stuff on the food to make me gag.
I decided to throw it in the trash. I don't know whether she meant well or not but whatever it is, I can't accept it.
Time passed and the school was over. I was walking to get home wondering how and why is Genzo not coming after me. It was really, really weird.
When I got home, I was welcomed by my cute little brother who was just 10 years old and my mom who was cooking at the kitchen.
"Brother, I missed you!"
"I missed you too, Ren." I carried him in my arms and kissed his forehead. The pain and injuries we're still in my body, aching with each and every move I make. But how could I just stand still when my brother went out of his way to greet me.
"Welcome home son! How was school?"
"I-it was good mom! Hah-hahahah..." That was such an awkward response! But I can't help it. I'm bad at lying, and I can't just tell her the truth that I was getting bullied at school. My mom wouldn't be able to fight against those rich spoiled brats.
"That's great son, I hope you'll let your friends come over soon and maybe play in your room."
"S-sure. Ha. HAHHAHAHA..."
"Brother!"
"Yes?"
"Let's go to your room and play some video games!"
Ren got too caught up in the moment and started moving recklessly while I was carrying him, accidentally hitting my stomach with his foot.
"Argh- ah..."
"Rhenz!? Are you okay?"
"I'm sorry brother! I was...AAAaaHHHhhh!!!
"Ah- No. No. I'm fine mom. Ren, don't worry, big bro is strong. He wasn't hurt at all. So please don't feel guilty and cry now, okay?"
"Okay..." AHHH!!! So adorable! How could I have such an adorable brother!
But seriously though. I should be the one crying. I got hurt yet I can't even express how painful it is! Sigh....
"Let's go upstairs and play some games yeah?"
"YEY!"
"Don't get too close to the computer!" Mom yelled as she watched us walked upstairs.
"Now then, what should we play?"
"Glitched! Glitched Arena!"
"Ooohh~ Good choice- WAIT! How come you know about that one? That game is kind of brutal..."
"Oh I've watched you play it before! And some of my classmates play it as well!"
Is it fine for kids like his age play such games? Meh. It's not like it has any sexual scenes in it. It should be fine.
I turned on the computer and the two of us started playing the game. While we were playing... I noticed something.
The game window of this game, is the same as the one I saw earlier during class. Did I play it too much that I got to the point of hallucinating about it? Wow. I'm kind of proud of myself.
Ren and I kept playing till we heard the door bell rang.
"Oh! It must be dad!"
"Alright, let's go downstairs Ren!"
The two of us walked downstairs, Ren ran towards dad and hugged him.
"My boy! Did you miss me?"
"So much dad!"
"Okay, since your home now, let's eat. Rhenz prepare the table."
"Alright mom."
My dad came towards mom and hugged her from behind.
"How come my wife is not greeting me today huh? What could I have possible done wrong?"
My mom giggled as she heard dad's voice behind her ears.
"Don~ Stop that, the kids are right there."
"Ah~ They're used to it, now give me a kiss."
Sure, I've seen it a lot of times, but I'll never get over how cringe it they act with each other.
My parents started making out in front of us, my brother didn't mind and just helped on preparing the table. While I on the other hand awkwardly stayed silent while helping as well.
"Mom, dad, the food's gonna get cold if you keep flirting like that."
"Fine..." Dad rolled his eyes and pouted as he moved his chair to sit.
The four of us lived and happily ate our dinner, laughing, giggling, just having fun with our lives no matter how hard and frustrating it could get. I wish... These moments would last forever.
But fate... Would never be with a losers side.
"Are you ready for the game that is about to begin?"
To be continued...