Pebble

I am a pebble. I'm not important, and am simply just there along the side of the road. Often getting kicked and played with.

I am a pebble. One that is a clear shade of grey and is rough around its edges. A pebble not worth collecting.

I often glance at bigger rocks, unmovable and fierce. Often wishing I could be like them, however, knowing deep down it wasn't possible.

I am a pebble. Unable to move on my own. Jealous, envious, angry and sad. I am Dante.

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Another morning meant another monotonous day.

As I woke up to the sound of my alarm, I scrunched my face in anger and clenched my fist. I hated the alarm.

Taking a deep breath I stopped the alarm and got out of my bed. I had thirty minutes to get to school. It was enough time. I lived close by anyway.

Slipping out of my sleep wear, I changed into my uniform. A dark blue shirt and grey dress pants. I walked to the washroom. Brushing my teeth I looked into the mirror.

I was handsome.

Or at least that's what my grandparents said. In reality I was anything but that. Fat. That's what I was. Along with my buzzed hair, I was truly anything but handsome.

I rinsed my mouth and then washed my face. Ever so slightly wishing when I open my eyes, I would be a god among men.

Nope. Better luck tomorrow, I thought.

Leaving the washroom, I walked back into my room. I sat on my bed a took out a pair of socks from my drawer. Slipping them on, I then went to my closet.

I took out a black puffer jacket and a winter hat.

Grabbing my bag, I walked out of the door, shutting and locking it behind me.

I guess I'm late again, I thought looking at the time on my phone. For the nth time this month, I was late.

No use crying over spilt milk.

By the time I arrived to my class, I was 20 minutes late. My teacher, being used to it didn't even try to bother with me anymore. He was used to it.

Handing my late slip to him, I found my seat. A good amount of eyes still lingered on me, making me slightly uncomfortable. However, that didn't last long.

Thankfully.

Class went on as we learned about history of our great country. I wish I could've said it was interesting, but I was zoned out most of the class.

You see. I was young. I was at the ripe age of 16. An age where youths like me felt invincible. The prime of our high school lives.

Was I an outlier? I was mature. At least I hoped I was. Living alone for the past few months has made me realize how my life as an adult would be. Monotonous. Depressing.

I wonder would my monotonous life get any more exciting? Even if it was ever so slightly.

Not long after the bell rang. It was time for the next class. Getting out of my seat I walked out of the class. I walked through the hallway, aiming for my next destination.

Math.

I hated math. I dreaded every second of the class. I couldn't care less about numbers. After all I didn't need any of it for the future. Afterall, I was planning on dying soon anyway.

Just kidding!

I found my seat when I entered the class. Sitting down, I took out my notebook and my pencils. I was ready to go to war.

"Hey Dante."

I turned to the side and glanced over at the person greeting me. I didn't feel like talking. But I wasn't a dick.

'Hey Rex."

Silence enveloped the two of us. Apart from greetings and homework, the two of us never spoke. It was a mutual understanding. I wouldn't bother him, and he wouldn't bother me.

The class started filling up by the second. Soon, the teacher started the lecture. With an audible sigh, I began to take notes.

Finally after over an hour of writing and numbers, the bell rang. I quickly got up and bid my seat mate goodbye. Cold winter breeze here I come!

I had a spare right before lunch. Meaning I had two hours to do nothing.

I walked outside the school and made my way over to the nearest place to buy food. Which is how I found myself at the entrance of a burger shop.

After receiving my combo, I found a place to sit.

Two hours passed quickly.

After eating, I literally didn't move from my spot. I scrolled through my phone and watched videos in the internet.

As I entered my last class, science, I prayed time would go by faster.

I sat at my own table and waited for the class to fill up.

"Good afternoon class. I would like you guys to welcome a new addition to our family."

The teacher motioned the girl beside her to speak. "Hi guys, I'm Alice."

She was pretty. Long black hair and was wearing a uniform. Not much else I could comment on.

"Go sit beside Dante. At the table at the back."

She looked around and made eye contact with me. I raised my hand to guide her. Alice walked up to my table and sat on the other side of the table, facing me. Thank god she didn't sit beside me. Afterall, a sex god like me can't constantly be attracting women.

Class went on and as the teacher was explaining the lesson, Alice constantly tried talking to me. I guess she wanted to make new friends at a new school. Too bad I was busy with something else. Watching videos.

Eventually we talked for a bit, exchanging a few sentences here and there. But it didn't last long.

Class went by quickly. Watching videos always helped pass the time.

I gathered my things and walked out of the class.

Eventually, I was out of the school walking back home. How else would I get my daily exercise? Plus, it was only a twenty minute walk.

With my headphones on, I marched step by step in the cold Canadian winter breeze.

I don't know how but, I ended up looking to my left. On the other side of the street, I saw the new girl, Alice, with a group I recognized quite well. Ivan, Hunter, Sam, Jenny, and April. They were old friends of mine.

I guess she fit the group. She was good looking.

I continued my march unbothered. My only obstacle throughout the journey was a pebble. Swinging my legs back, I unleashed it with such force to send the pebble flying.