Disclaimer: I do not own My Babysitter's a Vampire.
A/N: The character Danny is Benny, but I had to change the name because this story is a continuation of my other story, and there is already a character named Benny in the that one.
Chapter 2: Of Mice and Men
The two boys were walking to their lockers talking about a project they heard was being assigned in their next class. As they made the final turn they saw a tall brunette by the locker. Lately, he hasn't been the same. On the outside he tries hiding it from the rest of the world putting on a fake smile and acting like it doesn't affect or bother him, but on the inside he's broken beyond repair. His eyes clearly show it whenever he looks at him from a distance. The two boys watch him leave and approach the lockers.
"I can't believe it's been almost two months now since you two..." Rory was trying to phrase it right without upsetting Ethan. "...You know."
Ethan ignored him and grabbed his books he needed for the class. He sighed looking at a picture in his locker before slowly closing it shut. They both started walking to the class dreading the upcoming assignment.
On a normal day Ethan would sit next to Danny, since they have the same classes, this time around Danny tries to avoid the shorter boy by sitting in the front of the classroom where he won't even see the back of his head. Unfortunately for him the classroom desks are arranged like a horseshoe in rows of three.
"As some of you may know," Mrs. Gregor the English teacher started to say, "you are getting a new project based on the book we are currently reading, Of Mice and Men." The students started to complain as she turned on the HoloScreen and text started to zoom about. "You'll be working in pairs because of the amount of work this will involve. When I'm done explaining I'll post the names up on the wall."
Mrs. Gregor was going over key points of the book and how they will be tied into the project. She explained how the book had elements about friendship, strength and weakness, and the predatory nature of human existence. Some of the students including Ethan and Rory were busy writing things down that they might need for reference. Danny on the other hand was only half paying attention. It's like his mind was on overdrive, yet dead all the same.
"Some of you might want to be paying attention since you need the points to pass my class." She was looking dead on at Danny. Clearly she knows something personal is going on since she rarely sees him with Ethan, and it's affecting his schoolwork and maybe even his personal life. She remembers him coming into class one day with his eyes red and puffy asking her to assign him a seat the furthest away possible from Ethan, and if there ever was a group project of any kind to not pair him with Ethan either. She's done her best to comply, but even she feels the need to help him go through his situation. Which is why she did what she did on this assignment.
"The list is on the wall feel free to look up your partner. You have the rest of the period to assess your duties." With that she went back to her seat but not before, "Ethan could I see you for a second." Danny turned to look at him while waiting for his turn to see the list.
Ethan walked over to Mrs. Gregor's desk in the back of the classroom wondering why he got called up.
"Ethan, I've noticed you don't talk to Danny as much anymore. Did something happen?" Ethan was surprised at her getting right to the point. He turned over to look at Danny who quickly turned away.
He sighed, "It's complicated."
"Ah, I see. Well, I called you because I thought you might be able to help. You see, Danny isn't doing so good in my...well any class really. He let his grades slip and he's in risk at failing some of his classes." Ethan was shocked to hear this; it was news to him. He hadn't known it affected Danny this much.
"I don't see how I can help though."
"That's simple actually, you see I..." but before she could finish a student hollered.
"NO!" Danny turned around and looked at him, "I AM NOT WORKING WITH HIM!"