Chapter 18

*Warning: Non-consensual behavior and graphic descriptions*

Austin's pov

After 2 days as I entered my classroom, everyone looked at me concerned. "Uhm good morning?" I greeted awkwardly. They all stood up, all at once, as they lined up in front of me. "Uhm do we have a program or something today?" My eyes widen as the first one in line gave me a hug. As the next one gave me a card with a letter on it. Each and everyone had something to give and I didn't actually understand why. "What's with these?" I asked as the last guy hugged me and gave me a paper bag with chocolates.

"I'm confused," I said. "Thank you but why are you guys so... sweet?"

"Well, for the past few days, you were kind of not yourself. When we saw how puffy your eyes were, we planned something ahead." Alex smiled. "Uh can I talk to you this lunchtime? I wanna discuss something with you,"

"Uh s-sure," I nodded. I looked at everyone who seemed to be blushing and I smiled "Thank you!"

"So naive," a girl said