Claire sat in science class staring at the clock. It was Tuesday afternoon. She layed her head down on her open book and closed her eyes. Zach was sitting next to her when he noticed she was falling asleep. He shook her a little.

Zach: Claire, wake up

Claire: Huh..oh sorry i'm just-

Zach: Tired

Claire smiled at him and nodded. She sat up and tried to pay attention. For the rest of class she took notes and when the bell finally rang she quickly stood up and grabbed her books. Together she and Zach walked out of class and into the hallway.

Claire: I'll meet you outside.

Ten mintues later after Claire put her books away in her locker and grabbed her bookbag she met Zach outside of the school. He was waiting for her by the water fountain like he always did. Claire smiled and walked over to him.

Claire: Hi

Zach: Hey

The two of them began walking towards the parking lot and discussing how much they hated school. But another sudent named Josh Buyers happened to be walking by when one of the schools football players tripped him. Josh was the most shy kid in the school, probably even the state. Claire and Zach had tried to talk to him on seperate occasions, but he never talked back too much. Nobody at the school really liked him.

So Josh was the perfect target for school bullies. He never stood up for himself. And today was no different. Josh got off the ground and tried to pick up his binder when another student kicked it out of his reach. Some kids laughed but Claire and Zach walked away, not wanting to watch any longer. Claire rolled her eys. Alot of the kids at her school could be really mean

Claire: Can yo believe those jerks?

Zach: I know

Claire: How can they act like that?

Zach: It's really messed up.

He knew exactly how Josh must have felt.The rest of the way home Claire and Zach just talked about the big football game Friday against their schools arch rivals. Zach seemed very unenthusiastic about the game and after alot of begging Claire made him agree to go. She started skipping. Zach just laughed and walked her the rest of the way home.

Claire Bennet and Zach

8:51 pm

Homecoming

Claire led Zach to the footbal field and made him promise to stay until the game was over. he reluctantly agreed and she smiled before taking off the the girls lockeroom to change. Even now, many months later, the last homecoming game still constantly haunted her. She never walked down the hallway by herself without at least glancing behind her to make sure nobody was following her.

She went to the girls lockeroom where most of the other cheerleaders had already gotten ready for the game. Claire quickly changed into the red and white uniform and went out to the feild. The game was just about to start. She just really wished her uncle Peter could be there to see the game, but he had work and couldn't get the night off, as upset as he was about it.

The game began and Claires school was actually doing good. They ended up winning the game. She was really impressed by her team, they normally never played so good. After the game her and Zach were invited to an after party by another cheerleader. She got Zach to go with her and they went to the party.

Meanwhile Josh was also at the party, he wasn't sure why though. Not a single person in the whole house seemed to care he was there, not like he wanted them to. But he wasn't aware about how bad things were about to get. Three of the schools jocks, Brody, Kyle, and Eric found Josh sitting all alone on the sofa.

Brody: Hey look guys, it's Joshua

He ruffled Josh' hair and the other boys laughed.

Josh : Leave me alone

Kyle: Who's gonna make us, 'cuz I know you aren't

Some other kids were watching now. Claire had been talking to a few of her friends when she and Zach saw what was happening. Josh tried to get up and leave but Brody shoved him back.

Brody: What, now you're afraid?

Eric: yeah buddy, stay and hang out with us

Josh: I'm not your buddy

Brody: Oh really, then I guess we can do this.

Kyle grabbed Josh and Brody hit him. Some kids gasped as this happened. Josh fell to the ground and Brody kicked him. Claire grabbed Brodys arm and forcefully pulled him away from Josh.

Claire: Brody, you idiot leave him alone!

Brody pulled out of her grip but didnt bother Josh, he high fived Eric and the three boys left, just like that. Claire angrly shook her head and bent next to Josh. She never really liked being around Brody.

Claire: You ok?

Zach walked over and stood next to her, Josh slowly got back to his feet and nodded a little. Then he walked away. Once outside Josh ran the short disance back to his house and went inside. he was tired of being afraid every single day of his life. There was no way he would take it anymore. After making sure neither of his parents were home he ran upstairs and into his fathers office.

His dad never allowed him in his office, so Josh was careful about what he did. He went to his fathers desk and opened it. Just as he suspected a large square case was buried under some papers. Josh pulled it out and went back to his room after shoving the desk drawer shut. He shut his door behind him.

Josh opened the case and looked at what was inside. A silver pistol. He took it out from the case and carefully examined it. His dad wasn't even going to know it was gone. This was it, Josh was ready to fight back. He had to fight back. He went and found his bookbag and placed the gun inside of it.

A/N: So this is chapter 1. I really hope you like it. And i'm sorry it's not very long