I only own my characters and this plot.

This story used to be the authoress' cookie crumbs but I have permission from her to continue it since she's not going to (don't know why so don't ask me). But just to tell you that I've changed the plot of the story and the title – which used to be called Change of Heart.

By the way…….. I don't own beyblade whatsoever (I WISH I DID!!)

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-- Tyson's POV --

Chapter 2: Verbal Abuse

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Ah, jeez……..who could be bothering my naptime at this moment?

"WAKE UP!" an aggravated voice yelled in my ear, making me yelp.

Damn, if I get deaf from that, this stupid person's gonna pay!!

"Wha-" my dark blue eyes slowly wandered up to see a tall man standing in front of me with an angry expression on his face.

"Nice of you to join us Tyson," my history teacher said through gritted teeth.

I could hear the students of my class snickering.

I don't see what's so funny……..

I let out a nervous laugh and began to rub the back of my head anxiously.

"Uh, hi Mr. Kenton," I fake-smiled, and fear was clearly shown in my eyes.

I saw Mr. Kenton smiled at this.

God, he's a monster………

"Tyson," Mr. Kenton started. I kept my eyes on the table, not wanting to look up cuz I was afraid to see the hideous beast I had created because of my sleepiness.

Of all classes……..

Why me?

"Look at me when I'm talking to you!!" Mr. Kenton ordered harshly.

Just remember to answer his questions, and think before you say.

Yeah………keep that in mind, Tyson.

I gulped and slowly lifted his eyes, meeting with two smoky brown eyes.

"Do you like my lessons Tyson?" Mr. Kenton questioned as he began to pace up and down, ignoring the blank stares from the students in the class. I nodded slowly and replied with a confident, "Yes." I heard the students sigh heavily at my answer.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat……?

I'm trying to get on his good side………….

Mr. Kenton sharply turned around to face me. "YES WHAT?!" he yelled, smacking the ruler that was in his hand, on my desk fiercely, almost breaking it.

I'm not buying you a new ruler, mister. I really wanted to say that, but instead I jumped in my seat and wiped away the sweat forming on my face. "Y-Yes sir," I managed to choke out.

This teacher should get fired……….

Just concentrate Tyson.

"Do you think its okay to fall asleep IN A LESSON?!" he asked in an even louder voice than he had before, causing the class to wince.

I cowered in my chair like a little child.

Yeah, yeah, shut up, I know, it's sad.

"N-No sir," I replied weakly.

"You make me sick to the stomach! An irresponsible, large, disrespectful, immature and childish boy who seems to be eating all the time!! It's shameful for all of us to know such a person as you!!"

Don't listen to him, don't listen to him…………

Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me…………

God, how wrong you are!!!!!!!!

This is verbal abuse!!!!!!!!!

Where's my freakin' lawyer?

Okay, I am DEFINITELY going to see the principal later today.

I glanced down at my desk sadly while Mr. Kenton smiled evilly. "Right! So you can stay after school for a week and during lunches so you can do something to make this up for everyone since you RUDELY interrupted today's lesson with YOUR snoring!"

"Now Mr. Kenton, I'm sure Tyson is sorry for whatever he has done," a female voice called across the room, trying to get me out of his own mess.

Thank the heavens, you don't hate me that much after all………

My saviour, Ms. Kincade, is gonna be my favorite teacher from now on.

Everyone now turned to face the female. I glanced over and sighed with relief.

Mr. Kenton straightened himself. "Ah Ms. Kincade, what brings you here?" Mr. Kenton asked, his anger fading away.

God, that two-faced little…………

He was only nice to the teachers.

If only they knew what he was like when he was alone with the students.

"I'm just looking around the classrooms, checking if everything is going fine," Ms. Kincade's eyes wandered around the room, landing on my terrified face. "Mr. Kenton if you don't mind, I'd like to borrow Tyson for a moment."

I looked at Mr. Kenton then to Ms. Kincade.

He'll say yes. Why would you say no to the head teacher?

I'm feeling great right now.

Dammit, did I just smile?

Oh god, now he saw me smile!!!!!!!! NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I'm sorry Ms. Kincade, but Tyson has already missed out on his learning and I wouldn't want him to be disrupted now that he has to catch up with us," he said sternly.

Ms. Kincade half smiled at Mr. Kenton. "Ok I'm sorry to have disturbed you," she smiled at the class and walked out the door just as the bell rang.

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Kenton, you are gonna die!!!!!!!!!!

You evil, evil man.

You evil, evil monster.

I clutched my head, the thoughts of spending a WEEK with Mr. Kenton, the teacher who hates me the most, plus he won't let me have anything to eat!

The thought of not having lunch makes me want to cry.

The class waited impatiently for Mr. Kenton to let them leave. "You all may leave, except you Tyson," he sat in his seat, and kept his glare on me.

I've suffered too much in one day!!!!!!!!

Damn you people that I call friends…………

If only Leena were here…….

Or Max…..

Or the others…….

God, Ray, you're in my class, help me out here would'ja?!

I looked to the boy who sat beside me. He was now packing up his things. "Ray!" I whispered trying not to catch Mr. Kenton's attention.

Ray glanced at me. "I'm sorry dude," He whispered sympathetically, before walking towards the door.

I watched him, leaving me helpless.

"Umm, sir……." I said softly.

"Don't SPEAK!" he replied causing me to suddenly drop my head.

I groaned.

I hate school.

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Well, it's been an hour of sitting in this god forsaken place, stuck with this rotten teacher.

When was the last time something like this happened…………….?

Hmm………not too long ago.

I still remember one time, in grade 9. I was with Leena and the school day had just finished.

Now that I think about it…………….

She was my very first friend that was a girl.

I mean, at first I didn't consider her much as a friend, since we didn't know much about each other. But ever since that day………it was, wow. When it happened, I just panicked. I didn't know what to do. I was afraid, but she, she had it, the courage. I don't know what happened to mine, but I guess it ran away that day. What she was doing and saying, it was like…………she was fighting against someone else. Not just for my sake, but hers too.

I knew then, that she was going through a lot of problems. The same as mine. We were both going through that same abuse.

Those sounds that form into words and expressions.

God, she had that courage. That same courage that I had. Even when I used to be a beyblader, my courage, if I compared it to hers…….they were both the same.

But I knew fighting back would be futile.

I still remember…….he...

"I said you are excused!! Do you hear me?!" Mr. Kenton yelled from his desk. I stood up abruptly, grabbed my bag, and ran out as fast as I could.

Me and her still go through it, after all these years.

And we can't help but take it. Because fighting back, would always lead to consequences………and those consequences, could ruin it all.

We're too frightened to find out what would happen if we suddenly changed paths.

I guess that's why we never talk about it and we never say anything back. Because if we did, it could be worse than what's already happening.

Yes well……….this chapter was interesting wouldn't you say? I just thought that we should get to know some of the characters in the story. Like, who they're friends with, some of their problems, etc. I really liked writing this chapter hehe, 'cuz of that whole bond thing with Tyson and Leena, not to mention the way Mr. Kenton talks and how Tyson thinks of him. If you have any questions about this last part of the chapter, the little 'past scene' of Tyson and Leena, plz ask. Thank you for reading! Be patient for my upcoming chapters!

- PhoenixResurrected