Chapter two

The bell rang, signaling the end of the class period. Basically, the teacher for history gave us a lecture and a list of supplies we'll need. It seems like we won't  be getting supplies like usual. It's not even like all the stuff on this list is even genuinely expensive, it's just that there's so much I'll be needing, no doubt other classes will be having requirements as well. I sign to myself. How am I going to break this to mom? We'll have to beg the teachers for a vouch. That or I'm going to have to work a part-time job to make money on the side. 

Walking out of the classroom, I'm met by murmurs and whispers, gossiping. I bet they're talking about me, but I overheard them talking about the tall guy. Apparently, his name is Casper. He's a junior like me. He didn't get suspended, just detention because as it turns out, he wasn't the one to start the fight. I mean, he could have fooled me, he's absolutely terrifying. Walking past the gossip, I pulled out my schedule to see I had astronomy next. I began walking and turning corners until I reached room 320, Astronomy. The room was decorated in stars and planets. Not colorfully like a kindergarten classroom, but realistic pictures of stars and planes decorated across the room. I wonder what the budget for this was. Sitting down in my seat, people began coming in early just like I had. Nobody sat by me, part of me was sad but I was also relieved. Nobody to bully me. 

One final person who I hadn't realized I hope wasn't here until he showed up until he did. Casper walked through the door with a huff, everyone in the room automatically shut up as if talking in his presence would kill you. He trudges to a seat two away from me. He sits down with a huff, crossing his arms in and brooding the entire time.

I couldn't help but snatch glances at him every now and then, he had amazing facial features. His fiery gaze caught mine and I was paralyzed for a moment. I didn't know what to do, should I look away? Thankfully he did it for both of us and ripped his gaze away from mine. I couldn't help but still feel terrified, it's almost like he impregnated me with fear. The feeling won't leave my body. 

Class was over quite fast, and yet another list of unaffordable items I would have to stress my mom out with. Next was a free period, I was walking through the halls figuring out where everything was when somebody tapped my shoulder. Turning around I'm met with the vicious eyes that are caspers. Yet something was different, they weren't angry or crazed but rather soft and almost apologetic. "Hey" he says, "h-hi" I say back. We stood there awkwardly until he offered me to follow him, not wanting to say no I agreed. We walked to what looked like Double doors leading outside of the school. "What are we doing here?" I asked, a little afraid of what his intentions were. "Let's ditch school, I have somewhere cooler we can go". I complied and together we quickly ran off of school campus, I felt a rush of adrenaline go through my body as I've never done anything like this before. We keep running until we've made it in front of an abandoned 3 story building. He looked around before opening the door, I guess he was checking if anyone was around. Once inside we walked up the ruined stairs of this run down building. I was surprised they didn't  shatter and under our weight but nonetheless. 

We had made it to the top of the building, a door to the roof was already opened. We walked outside and sat on top of what seemed to be a ledge. The ledge was thick so there was plenty of room to sit, I don't know why I was trusting my life with Casper but I felt like I needed to. He's threatening, terrifying and scary. Even with all those factors I still feel as though I should trust him. "I always come here when I need to clear my head" he confessed, "it's my sacred place I guess, nobody else knew, besides you now." "Should I be honored?" I asked genuinely. He scoffs but smiles, his smile fades as it looks like he's remembering something. "Hey, are you gay by any chance??" His question takes me by surprise, but I answered "Yes I am actually, are you?" He took up a defensive face, a almost angry look in his eyes. "No I'm not, I never will be either" he's growled viciously at me. "Hey you asked me the question, don't get mad that I responded dickhead" I tried my luck, I knew I shouldn't have said that but it slipped out. He didn't react besides calming down tho, his eyes taking on a sorrowful look. "I'm sorry you're right I shouldn't have snapped about that, its just I don't know man, my entire life is based around homophobia but I don't want to be homophobic you know?" I felt bad for him, I put my hand on top of his cautiously. He looks down and smiles at me. But it doesn't last long before realization sets in and he rips his hand away from mine. "What are you trying to do? I'm not gay so dont try." I rolled my eyes, "forget it, I'm going back to fucking school" I said. "This is a lost cause", he calls after me, Ignore and thankfully he doesn't give chase. I made my way back to school so I could finish out the rest of the day. Making it back to school uninterrupted, I make my way towards my next class seeing as tho my free period was over. My next class is band(Brass), great another class that's going to sap me of whatever money I have left. sighing again, I walked into band and waited for everything start.