Don sighed. One more hour till school was over. The bell rang and Don got to his feet and headed to his last class of Friday, math. Not only did he hate math, his younger, genius brother, who may he add was 5 years younger, was in the class with him. Don sighed again as he entered the classroom. He sat down at his normal seat in the very back of the classroom and waited to be joined by his friends.
Class started and Don looked around. Where was Charlie? He was never late for math. He sat up straighter, looking around again and began to get worried. He quickly asked the teacher if he could go to the washroom, and set off in a search for Charlie.
Don found him 5 mins later surrounded by older kids. Don leapt forward putting himself between Charlie and the gang leader. " Is there a problem here Ben?"
"No problem at all Eppes" Ben sneered.
Don's hands curled into fists " Charlie go to class now"
Charlie looked at Don with fear in his eyes " I don't want to"
"Charlie go"
Ben laughed. " Eppes you know, we are going to just get him later."
Don saw red and took a step forward but was quickly grabbed by some other guys.
" What do I need to do to make you leave him alone Ben?"
Ben smiled. " How about this..."
Don was walking Charlie home when he turned to Don and said, " Why do you look so nervous? Are you ok?"
Don didn't answer and quickened his pace stopping when they came infront of their house.
" Charlie I'm going out. Don't leave the house and if I'm not back by the time mom and dad come home..."
send for an ambulance Don thought,
" Tell them I'll be home within the hour ok?"
Charlie smiled and walked inside.
Don slowly turned and headed back to the school.
