I'm back! =D I honestly thought I was done with writing fanfics for a while but thanks to the review of RecessFanatic2011, another idea popped into my head. Even though I originally posted this as a one-shot, I feel that adding this second chapter wouldn't hurt. But that'll be it, unless a review inspires me. Anyways, I am welcome to CONSTRUCTIVE criticism on how on write or any mistakes I may make in this story.

This takes place about, oh let's say two months after Gus arrives. It mostly involves TJ and Gus, cause I find it hard to keep the others in character. Sorry if it seems a little OOC but I'm trying to imagine how a kid would react after the last chapter.

Two months pasted since our favorite group of five turned into six. Although he was first taunted and tormented for being the new kid, Gus Griswald quickly stood up for himself, with the help of the first friend on the day he arrived. And he was thankful for that; if he didn't stand up for himself, who knows how his life would have been on the playground.

It was with this friend he was walking down the sidewalk with, talking about the events of the day; they all managed to defeat Lawson and his crew once again in a game of kickball. (I know Spinelli lives just down the street from TJ but just roll with it). While TJ was talking about how cool it was that Gus used his otherworldly dodgeball skills to strike Lawson out and making him throw a fit right after, Gus had other things on his mind.

It was two days ago, and Gus was running late getting back to class after recess from going to the boys room. While running to try to make it before the bell rang, he had tripped while going past the principals window.

~*~FLASHBACK~*~

'Oh, no not again!' Gus thought to himself as he hurried out the boys room. He saw the last few kids walk inside the school doors. He ran, trying to catch up to the other students. Unfortunitly he lost his footing and fell in front of the principals window. He picked himself up and patted away the dirt that had gotten on him. Then he remembered something; TJ had gotten sent to Principals office earlier for pulling a prank on the Ashley's at Spinelli's request.

Gus wondered if he was still in there, it was only 15 minutes into recess when he had gotten sent there, and he hadn't come back out for the rest of the break. Looking to answer his question, Gus looked inside but was thwarted by the curtains being closed. He decided to just keep walking to class, until a small opening caught his eye. Taking his opportunity he peeked inside.

There TJ was, in the office like he was sent, but Gus could see that something was clearly wrong. Principal Prickley held TJ as he sat in his lap, making them sit face to face. IF that wasn't unsettling enough, his friend only had on his boxers and clearly looked upset; the tears were enough proof of that. He couldn't hear them, but could see that they were talking. It was mostly Prickley doing the talking while TJ just nodded, crying.

Gus finally realized what was happening and slid down the wall, mouth covering his mouth in disbelief.

'Why would Principal Prickley do this?" He thought to himself. 'I wonder how long this has been going on. Maybe it's the first time…it has to be. TJ would tell us if something like this ever happened…" Gus slowly stood up and walked back to class, expecting TJ to tell the group about what he had saw happen.

~*~END FLASHBACK~*~

Now it was two days later and TJ hadn't said anything about what he had saw. Gus was starting to think that it had in fact happened more than once. If he hadn't told them this time, then how many other times might it had happened and he had not told anyone? He had to know.

"Hey TJ" Gus said cutting him off.

"Yeah, Gus?"

"What did Principal Prickley do to you when you got sent to his office two days ago?" He asked. Gus could see that TJ had become visibly nervous by fidgeting with his hands and avoiding looking at him.

"He put it on my permanent recond," TJ said quickly. "Yeah, that's why I was in there for a long time. He was giving me a big speech about it." They continued walking down the street in an awkward silence before Gus spoke up again.

"I don't believe you," Gus said firmly. They has stopped walking then and faced each other.

"Why wouldn't you?" TJ asked nervously.

"I walked by the windows to his office," Gus said. "I could see through an opening in the curtains and I saw what he was doing." Silence fell inbetween them again. "Why," He said softly. "didn't you tell us?"

"It's none of your business, Gus," He snapped, before walking off. Gus followed him, an anger building inside him

"How is it none of my business, TJ," Gus said. "How is it ot the other guys business?"

"Did you tell the others?"

"No, because I thought you would tell us about this. But you didn't, so why?"

"Just stay out of it Gus."

"I can't stay out of it! It wasn't right what he was doing to you!" Gus nearly shouted at him as he spoke. "My mom and dad told me that if anyone ever did that to me, then I should tell someone. And you should too!"

"GUS!" TJ shouted. He had tried to keep his anger down but it was starting to trickle through from Gus's probing. Why couldn't Gus just drop it and leave it alone? "Just stay out of it okay?"

"I can't stay out of it!" Gus snapped. "My parents told me that if anyone ever did that to me then should tell someone. And if you don't tell someone about this, then I will." Before Gus knew what had happened his back hit a nearby tree and he could feel pain coming from the impact. He'd been pushed, really hard too, against a tree by his friend. Opening his eyes he saw TJ looming over him, clearly angry.

"Don't Snitch!" He yelled. "If you tell ANYONE about this I'll never forgive you for it!"

"Why are you letting him get away with this?" Gus asked him. "It isn't right. Don't you know that?" Instead of answering the question, TJ kept walking down the street avoiding the issue. Gus however followed. "Why won't you answer the question!"

"Gus," He started. "Just stop asking questions, okay? Just act like you didn't see anything and it'll all be okay."

"This isn't like you, Teej," Gus said, just above a whisper.

"Do you really want to know?" Gus nodded. "Okay, but you have to promise to not tell anyone!"

"I promise."

"Okay. Listen because I'm only gonna say this once. You've been here two months Gus. How often we get in trouble?"

"Every couple of days."

"And we get sent to the Principals office every time, right?"

"Right."

"Have you ever noticed that I'm the only who actually goes in the office?"

Gus thought about what he had said. Thinking back to the last few times they had gotten in trouble, the rest of their gang sat outside the office, while TJ only went in and came out 10 minutes later. He never thought about it before, and wondered if everyone else ever noticed it at all.

"Now that you say something, yeah," said Gus. Then he realized something. "How long has this been going on?"

"A year and a half. And you notice how we barely get in trouble?"

"Is it because he does that?" TJ nodded.

"He said if I didn't tell then we won't ever get in trouble again."

"But that isn't worth it. I have to tell someone…"

"What kind of friend are you?" TJ snapped. "One that snitches on another or one that can keep a secret like a real friend should?"

"I think a good friend would look out for others."

"And that's what I'm doing, Gus."

"So, you're not going to do anything to stop this?" He shook his head. "I still don't understand it, but fine. I won't tell anyone."

Ugh, I hate the ending. I'm never good with endings. Please review. Those are always appreciated.