Tk's pov
i woke up Monday sighing knowing id be walking more like crutching to school alone now that im crippled i need crutches. i put on cargo pants white socks my blue and green tenishoes and a yellow long sleeve with a jacket. Matt walked with Tai and Sora so walking with Matt was impossible. Ken lived to far away for me to walk with him and everyone else hates me so i can't walk with them.
I crutch into the school and pause at my locker and grab the stuff i need. Davis sees me and tackles me and walks away I struggle but i manage to get up. I crutch to English as i sit in my seat listening to the teacher drone on and on. Ken suddenly taps me on the shoulder "You ok Tk" he whispers i whisper back "i don't wanna talk about it right now Ken not when Davis is around". "ok" he whispers back i sigh as the teacher drones on and on.
As soon as the bell rings i head for my next class which was math Ken kept trying to talk to me about it but i told him i really don't wanna talk about it and he gave up. By Lunch i had been tackled by Davis ten times. i sat alone eating when Ken suddenly sat beside me "Sup" he says as he starts eating. "not much" i reply as i keep eating after talking with him until lunch was over i went to my remaining classes getting tackled by Davis ten more times.
an hour after school ends
i sat at the edge of a dock just looking out onto the horizon its the only i can do. now that im crippled i cant swim cant ride a bike cant play sports i sigh again. i hear footsteps behind me i turn around in fear but it turned out to be Ken " hey Tk" he says as he sits down beside me. " hey" i reply "why aren't you mad at me like the others" i ask.
"i don't believe what Tai told us Matt doesn't either" Ken Replies. "well whatever Tai told you guys everyone else believes it" i say miserably. "Yolie and Cody don't even walk with me to school anymore" i say sadly. "that's bad im sorry Tk" Ken says i glance at him and i lay back on the dock "what did he tell you guys anyway" i ask.
"You don't wanna know Tk" Ken says I sit back up when I hear more footsteps behind us. Lucky for me it was only Matt"hey guys" he says sitting by me. "hey" me and Ken say in unison "Whats with the crutches Teeks" he asks me running a hand through my hair. I tell them Im crippled and they gasp "when did that happen" Ken asks.
"I was pronounced crippled on Friday" i tell them "How did your spine become injured" Ken asks. "Matt told you huh" I say Ken nods "How did it happen squirt" Matt asks. I start talking "Tai came to my apartment on Thursday around five and he attacked me for no reason. He stomped on my back and i guess it cracked my spine i didn't know at first and now my spine is cracked to were it crippled me for life" I say.
They both gasp "Im gonna kill Tai" Matt hisses "violence isn't the answer" Ken tells him. "I cant back you up if you try to fight him" I remind Matt Matt sighs. "Guys" I say "yea" Matt and Ken say "I cant do anything i used to do. I cant even swim Id drown if i went into a swimming pool" I say miserably.
i hear more footsteps behind me and Tai and the others appear on the dock. "Tai" Matt yells slamming his fist into Tai's chest "Matt" I shout as Ken rushes in to stop Matt. Tai runs towards me and shoves me so hard I fall into the water below. "Tai you idiot" Ken shouts "He cant swim" Ken shouts jumping in after me.
"What is Ken talking about" Joe asks "thanks to Tai Tk is crippled for life" Matt growls. "Plus hes turned everyone against Tk" Ken shouts from in the water. "What" Joe shouts "Tai told everyone Tk cheated on Kari and now everyone hates him" Matt growls. "Matt I've got him" Ken shouts as they drag me onto the dock im unconscious.
I wake up a couple seconds later coughing up water as Joe checks me over. i keep coughing up water eventually all the water leaves my lungs. the water had been pretty cold Ken rubs my back soothingly as the last of the water leaves my body. "Id Take him home if i were you Ken" Joe says as he glares at Tai.
"Also for the record i don't believe you Tai" Joe says growling as he walks away. I feel Ken help me up and place my left arm across his shoulders as he drags me home. He makes sure Matt follows with my crutches. He sets me on the couch just as my mom walks in with Ricky and Mace Ricky in all blue and Mace in all red. "Hey Boys" my mother says "Greetings Mrs Takaish and Grettings Mace and Ricky" Ken replies smiling "hey mom hey Rick hey Mace Matt says smiling. "How are you Tk" she asks me "Im ok" I reply smiling. "why are you and Ken wet" she asks " you really don't wanna know" i mutter "You sure" she asks I nod and drift into sleep as Ken and Matt walked out.
the following Monday
Tk's pov
I sat in class once again being given the evil eye by Davis. Kari sat by him in the past week she broke up with me and asked out Davis. "let it roll of your back" Ken whispers in my ear as he glares at Davis. i groan ever since my friends started hating me I've been tackled at least twenty times a day by Davis. S
Shoved into lockers by Tai Chased into walls by Izzy he even takes my crutches. Pranked by Mimi Punched in the face at least once a day by Sora shoved to the ground by Cody. Ignored by Yolie and Kari the only ones who weren't mad at me were Ken Joe and Matt. "I know" i whisper back "i just wish Tai would take back what he said" i whisper.
"I know me too" Ken whispers back as we sit through the rest of class. Davis continually gives me the evil eye which Ken is happy to give back. I walk into the hall without Ken though he had told me to wait. I round the corner and Izzy comes around the other corner owe no i think as i back up a bit to put some distance between me and Izzy.
He slams me into a locker "Going somewhere" he hisses " let go" i whimper as my crutches fall to the ground. "No" Izzy growls as Ken comes around the corner "Tk what happened I told you to wait for me. Ive been assigned to walk you too and from class" he yowls as he runs up to me. "Izzy attacked me" i growl. Ken tackles Izzy and Izzy falls to the ground and i fall to the ground as well "KEN" Izzy hisses as he stands up.
"Why are you guys bullying Tk" Ken hisses as he helps me stand and hands me my crutches."because he's a cold hearted jerk" Izzy growls "why do you believe Tai anyway" Ken growls. Izzy ignores him as we walk to class. i share my next class with Tai Sora Izzy Matt Kari Davis and Ken.
Matt's pov
i sat in the back of the class room away from Tai and Sora ever since Tai had started the rumor we'd been drifting apart. i don't even walk to school with him or Sora anymore instead i walk Tk too and from school and i never let Tk go to the docks alone because he can't swim. I always watch him when moms in a meeting or going somewhere which i know mom likes and Tk doesn't mind he knows i won't let anyone hurt him if i can help it. i hate how the others treat Tk. suddenly a note lands on my desk it says do you wanna walk home after school with me and its from Tai. i ignore the note because i pretty much ignore Tai these days.
Tk's pov
by lunch Davis had Tackled me Fifteen times Izzy attacked me twice. Mimi dumped water on me Cody and Tai shoved me into 10 lockers. Sora punched me in the jaw Matt and Tai had fought twice in the past week. I groan i just want things to go back to the way they used to be Ken and i were eating lunch when i feel someone hit me on the back of the head. i know its Tai and don't turn my head i keep eating as he walks away calling me a cold hearted jerk. i sigh because i was sick of being treated this way. but i know unless Tai changes his mind none of the others would stop treating me this way.
at home after school
i sat on the couch reading a book Ricky was playing in his room with Mace. Patamon was asleep beside me when the doorbell rang. i peer through the peep hole and sure enough it's Scout i open the door. "hey cuz" she says smiling "hey scout hows it going" i say smirking a bit.
"good" she says i woulda hugged her but i couldn't because of the crutches. so i moved outta the way to let her inside"what happened did you mess up yur ankle playing basketball again" she asks me concerned as she closes the door. "No i can't even play that anymore im crippled" i say i tell her the whole story. " ok im gonna kill this Tai guy no one does this to my cousin on my watch" she hisses.
" He wasn't always like this he used to be like another brother to me" i tell her with a sigh. "well now you got a sister" she say's punching me on the shoulder gently. "haha i know" i tell her smirking " i wont let Tai hurt you any more" she tells me smiling. "where are Mace Ricky" she asks smirking "here they come" i say as they come into view. i walk towards the couch Ricky follows and i pull him into my lap "what are you doing here anyway" i ask. as she hands me a can of coke "im gonna be living with ya" she replies smiling" "sweet" i say giving her a high five. we watch tv together for a while she pulls Mace into her lap and i smile and think sweet shes outta there and i can see her everyday.
a month later
Scouts pov
i was starting school with Tk i was excited i was wearing a pink turtleneck black pants and Pink and purple sneakers and white socks" yo cuz wake up" i say shaking Tk on the shoulder. "i see your ready for school" he says laughing "yep" i reply handing him a red button down long sleeve shirt. blue jeans and white socks and his blue and green tenishoes. i also hand him his crutches and i walk out he was told by the doctor even though he had too use the crutches sometimes he didn't have too all the time but at school I prefer he uses them so does aunt Nancy so. "thanks Scout" he calls after me "your welcome" i call over my shoulder as i leave. he appears ten minutes later "Looking sharp cuz" i say smiling " thanks" he replies. he and i plop down on bar stools and eat breakfast. we brush our teeth and hair then we grab our bags " Scout hold on a second can i see yur schedule real fast" he asks."Sure" i reply handing him my schedule "dude our schedules are the same" he says smirking "sweet" i say smiling as i high five him. we run out the door and too the school i help Tk grab his stuff and start walking away but he doesn't follow so i wait around the corner for him.
Tk's pov
I was about to follow Scout when Davis tackles me and runs off i growl and slowly stand up. Ken comes around the corner ten seconds later "hey Tk" he says. "hey Ken" i reply "Ken follow me" I say crutching towards where Scout disappeared too. i see she waited for me "Scout" I call trying to get her attention.
" Hey cuz what happened" she asks "Tai didn't attack you did he" she asks "no this time it was one of my other friends that Tai turned on me" i say growling. she growls too but suddenly notices Ken "whose that Tk" she asks. "this is Ken" i reply "nice to meet you Scout" Ken says with a smile "so you too are cousins" Ken says "yep" Scout replies. "come on you two" i say walking towards the classroom.
I walk in and Davis once again is giving me the evil eye "knock it off Davis" Ken says. as he drags me and Scout over to the seats close by. "Why is he giving you the evil eye" Scout whispers in my ear. "you don't wanna know" i whisper back as Kari kisses him on the cheek i slump down in my seat and a tear falls down my face.
" you alright Tk" Ken whispers "She broke up with me" I whisper back."so yur not over her" Ken whispers "no" I whisper back in reply as i sit back up. " why'd she dump you" Scout asks "you really don't wanna know" i reply sighing. As the class drones on Kari kissed Davis anytime she passed him.
As I helped Scout with her homework During work time Davis pushes me to the ground. "DAVIS" Ken shouts as he helps me up The teacher hadn't been in the room because he'd gone outside for a few seconds. I sigh and continue helping Scout Kari suddenly walks up to us and pulls me away from Scout but I walk away from her and back to Scout. we both ignore Kari and keep working "who are you" Kari growls "names Scout who are you" Scout growls back.
"Names Kari" Kari growls "ok that's it leave Scout alone Kari" i hiss."why do you care if im with her anyway you did dump me for no reason" i growl. "owe i had a reason you cheater" Kari hisses "huh" Scout says tilting her head. "Just go away Kari and for the record Scout and i aren't dating i haven't even gotten over the breakup" i say.
As I go back to helping Scout Kari walks away and by the end of class i had cried ten times because of her and Davis. As Scout and I walk to our next class Izzy rounds the corner i gulp but gather enough courage to stand in front of Scout. "Whose that" she asks "Izzy" i reply as he slams me into a locker yet again "hey let him go" Scout hisses "never" Izzy says as he holds me against the locker. "stay out of it Scout" I say sternly as i keep being held there Ken slams into Izzy and I grab Scout and we run. "that was scary" Scout says "Tell me about it" I say panting "how long have you been putting up with this stuff she asks. "Since I became crippled" I reply " and you never told yur mom" she asks. "no and im not going too" i tell her firmly as we enter our next class.
Scouts pov
By lunch Tk had been attacked so many times we lost track. we sit eating our lunch when i see Davis sitting with Kari. i groan because i realized earlier Tk still has feelings for Kari and only said what he said to protect me. i rub his back in a soothing way but he doesn't notice at the end of lunch Ken and i help Tk stand and as we walk to class Kari drags Tk away again. "come back here" i call as i chase after her she doesn't let Tk go but i grab Tk and run to class shes in hot pursuit. as we sit in history watching a video i lean back in my seat sighing i glance at Tk but he doesn't notice and by the way he was leaning in his seat it looked like he was just as bored as i was.
later that night at Kari's apartment
"Tai" i say knocking on the bathroom door i hear the water running but i had to know if he was ok. i walk in and Tai was trying to drown himself he suddenly runs out of the bathroom and grabs a knife. i go out to the balcony to find help when i see Tk and Scout.
Tk's pov
"Tk Scout" Kari yowls from her balcony "Whats going on" I call "somethings wrong with Tai" she calls back "Im coming" I call "stay here Scout" I tell Scout as I start running up the stairs"
Two minutes later
Scouts pov
"Scout Tai has a knife Stop Tk" Kari calls I run after Tk
Tk's pov
I burst into the apartment and find Tai Cutting his arm. I take the Knife and wrap my shirt around the injury. "Tk" Tai says weakly as Scout burst through the door "its ok Tai" I tell him rubbing my hand up and down his back. "Don't ever do this again Tai" I say sternly as I place Tai's uninjured arm across my shoulders. " Let me take him" Scout says I shake my head and start walking down the stairs with Tai.
at the hospital few hours later
Tk's pov
Tai was fast asleep his arm was wrapped in gauze he had tried to cut himself because he was depressed. had been since Matt stopped talking to him I place my hand on his shoulder gently. " Scout wanna go to the festival" I ask "sure" she replies. We get to the festival and see tons of games and rides as I walk around with Scout a ride I cant ride catches her eye. "
Scout i can't ride that" i tell her " I know" scout says suddenly my cell rings " uh whats up Kari" I say into the phone." Tai's coming your way id run if I were you" Kari tells me I hang up grab Scout and run. Pretty soon i see Tai walking towards us I stand in front of Scout. As Tai shoves me around with his good arm Izzy and the others watch.
"Tai" I say as he continues shoving me Matt was watching the argument from behind a tree he comes into the open. "What" Tai hisses still hitting me "I saved your life a few hours ago" i tell him. " I didn't want saved" he hisses I sigh how am I supposed to get through to him. before he kills himself Matt tackles him Scouts phone rings "hey that's the girl Tk's cheating on Kari with" Tai tells the others. "He's still with her" Davis growls "guess he doesn't care about Kari anymore" Cody growls.
"Guess not" Sora and Mimi say in unison Yolie says nothing. "what are you guys Talking about Scout and I aren't" I begin but im dragged around the corner by Scout before I can finish my sentence. "Whats up" I ask "yur moms got a meeting we gotta get home too watch Ricky and Mace" she replies. "lets go" I say running in the direction of my apartment Tai and Matt in hot pursuit. I run into the apartment without my crutches and grab Ricky and pick him up as he was walking towards me. "big brother" Ricky says happily as I hold him smiling gently Scout picks up Mace as Tai burst into the apartment"why'd you run coward" Tai hisses scaring Ricky and Mace they both start crying. "way to go Tai" i growl while trying to calm Ricky down while Scouts doing the same for Mace"why'd he freak out" Tai grumbles as he sets a hand on my shoulder. Scout shoves his hand off my shoulder " he's only four years old Tai"scout growls "shhh its ok Ricky" i murmur as i set him on the couch. "i didn't know you had a little brother" Tai says "i would have told you if you hadn't been a jerk and i've got two" i growl.
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