The Ignored and the Albino

by Simplisticjoy

Matthew Williams has always been shunned and teased throughout high school. He's gotten used to it. But when a new boy with albinism enters the mix, things are going to get interesting!

2. Lunchtime

This next chapter is going to be entirely from Matthew's POV. It may not be as good as the first one, but I was tired and rushed.

The lunch bell rang. Gilbert opened up his locker and took out a lunch bag. "School lunches usually suck," he said. "That's why I pack my own lunch." He walked off to the cafeteria and I noticed a small spring in his step, like he was worth something and he knew it. Meanwhile, I just try to shuffle past without drawing too much attention to myself.

I sat down at a seat facing Gilbert. "So is this you're first day here?" I asked, adjusting my glasses.

"Nah," he said. "It's my fourth." I chuckled to myself.

"Oh, how the tables have turned..." Gilbert frowned.

"What do you mean?" he asked, a slightly puzzled look on his face. It was oddly adorable..

"What I mean is that you draw a bit more attention to yourself with your albinism," I said. "I'm never noticed by anyone." I must have looked sad after saying that, because he walked to my side of the table and placed his hand on my shoulder.

"You were noticed," he said. "I noticed you."

I got nervous that I was blushing enough for him to see. "H-heh," I chuckled. "Thanks.."