Chapter Deux
Ah… Morning time, the quiet time where no one is stressed and always relaxed.
"OKAY! WHO THE HELL STOLE AUSTIN'S MUSIC BOOK?!" Echolette yells, defending the shy teenager.
"Echo, please don't yell, " Austin mumbles.
"It's five in the morning on a Saturday why are you up?" Freddy asks walking out of his bed, seeing everyone in their uniforms. "I'm trying to sleep. Seriously. I'm sleeping beauty, I need my sleep to function."
Freddy blinks and stretches seeing everyone either annoyed or in disbelief.
"It's Friday!" Echolette facepalms.
"Okay, we'll leave you alone then princess, and let your grades slip even more than they already are," says Cynthia.
"It's power assessments, so if you don't want to talk for an hour, get ready and leave with us, " Jackson mocks.
Everyone snickers at the remark Jackson made.
"Oh shut up, I paid Mrs. Roberts to take my grade up by 20℅," Freddy scoffs.
"Bribery?" Jackson asks.
"It may be illegal, but it works. Plus, it's not like I'm having some secret affair with our really hot teacher," Freddy replies.
Austin chuckles at what Freddy says.
"I mean, she is kinda hot, " Jackson lets out.
"Honestly, I'd do it for free," says Freddy.
"Same, " Parker mumbles.
Austin hits her playfully, Parker looks over at Austin. "It was a joke."
"Okay, well, get dressed Freddy, class starts in an hour, " Cynthia rolls her eyes
"Fine, but I need Kraft Dinner first," Freddy groans.
"It's five in the morning, why the heck do you need to eat Kraft Dinner?" Cynthia asks.
"Because breakfast is the most important meal of the day, might as well make it my favorite food, " Freddy laughs. "Also, did anyone make coffee this morning?"
"We drank it all, " Parker responds.
"You guys are jerks. You know I'm not a morning person- I need caffeine to wake up. You know what, I'll make my own pot of coffee. Jerks," says Freddy.
"You know how to make coffee?" Austin asks, surprising everyone he spoke.
"Before I came here, I had to make my own because I couldn't afford Starbucks so yeah, I know how to make coffee. Why, do you want some?" questions Freddy.
"No, I just want my book back please," Austin responds.
"Who said I was the one who took it? I didn't do it," Freddy says.
"You read it last night, " Austin states.
"I was up until 3 in the morning reading it, and then I put it next to your bed when I was done. I don't know what happened to it after that," Freddy mumbles.
Austin sighs and Parker hands Freddy a bowl of Kraft Dinner.
"Sweet, I don't even have to cook it. Thanks man," says Freddy.
Parker nods and Jackson hands him his uniform. "Eat quick."
"Cynthia, Austin, Parker, and I will go to class, Jackson you will stay with Freddy," Echolette sighs.
"Okay," Jackson nods.
The four leave the dorms and Jackson sits at the table waiting for Freddy to finish his food.
"What, do I need to swallow it whole?" asks Freddy.
"No, take your time," Jackson tells him.
"But I don't want you to suffer because I'm moving at sloth speed," replies Freddy.
"Did you wash your binder before today?" Jackson asks. "Because it'd be very uncomfortable with a sweaty binder and training."
"Yeah, I did last night, buddy. It'll be fine," Freddy smiles.
Jackson sighs. "Just finish your food and put on your uniform."
~Dreamy flashback effect with harp music~
It was a sunny morning. Jackson was eight years old when he met Faith. Faith was sitting alone in the sandbox with a dump truck when Jackson showed up and started talking to her. He thought Faith was pretty good looking for a girl her age, and wanted to kiss her. BUT Jackson was a lil gent, I want to know her better. He wasn't a little shit and wasn't going to be creepy. He was going to be nice to her. He gave Faith a flower and she thought that was nice and they became really close friends.
~End of dreamy flashback~
Freddy finishes his Kraft Dinner and puts on his uniform and they walk to class together. They sit at their desks waiting for the teacher to come and take attendance.
A different teacher came into the class. Students were whispering about the different teacher.
"Hello, I'll be your substitute teacher for the day," he says.
"Shit, he doesn't know I'm trans," Freddy whispers to Jackson. "They never changed the attendance,"
"Oh dear…" Jackson groans.
"My name is Mr. Jones, I'll be calling attendance," he says.
"Jackson Ashtor," Mr. Jones calls out.
"Here," Jackson responds.
"Cynthia Florence."
"Here."
"James Floser."
"Here."
"Austin Fornia."
Austin gives him a small wave.
"Phillip Halles."
"It's Parker actually…" Parker tells Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones looks over at Parker and scoffs. "Whatever."
He says a few more names until he comes to Freddy's deadname.
"Faith Lakes?" Mr. Jones calls.
"It's Freddy bro, get it right," Freddy says and then does finger guns.
"Another tranny?" Mr. Jones scoffs.
"I will not sit here and listen to you talk shit about my friend and I while we're sitting right here. We are human beings and we deserve to be treated with respect the same as you, fucker. So if you wouldn't like me to use my power on you I suggest you shut the fuck up and do your job instead of being hateful and transphobic. Thank you for listening to my fucking Ted Talk." Freddy retorts.
"I'll send you-" "Are you really going to send him to the principals after the amazing speech? Shut the fuck up and do your goddamn job."
"Everyone go to the changing rooms and put on your gym uniforms for your power assessments," Mr. Jones replies.
Freddy just straight up took off his shirt because he had his gym shirt underneath.
They go outside to battle. "Okay class, pick a name out of this hat and you'll battle 'em at different parts of the field."
Freddy walks over and grabs a name. Justin. The transphobic, homophobic, racist, sexist bitch in the class.
"I got Austin," Jackson states.
"I got the peckerhead," says Freddy.
"Wow, I feel bad for you. Kick his ass for me." says Jackson.
"Will do, Jacki- Jackson," Freddy smiles.
Jackson rolls his eyes. "Bye shortie."
Freddy looks over at Justin, who is smiling evilly.
"Hey tranny, come over here so I can give you a proper beating!" Justin threatens.