Chapter 3: Just Walk Away

Dick's POV

Today is Friday. The beginning of the weekend and more importantly no school. Fridays also mean that Bruce is going to pick us up from school. Fridays also meant patrol. Fridays also mean that-

The bell rang interrupting my thought process. Exiting the building, I saw Jason standing with three other boys. He had his fists clenched and a certain scowl plastered on his face. Not again! Bruce was not going to be happy if Jay got in another fight. Too late. Jason pushed one of the boys to the ground.

Jason's POV

"Lemme go!"

"Jason calm down!"

Before I could even do anything, Dick showed up and ruined everything. Holding onto my arms tightly, Dick was dragging me away from the other boys.

I tried to struggle, but he only held on tighter. That only made me angrier. I turned and sank my teeth into his arm.

"Enough Jason! You've already been involved in two fights this week. Plus you're already grounded. Do you want to get in trouble again?"

"They started it!"

"That doesn't mean you have to fight. Just walk away."

"But they-"

"Jason, listen to me. It doesn't matter what anyone says about you. You know it's not true. You're better than that and you know it. Next time, tell a teacher or Bruce or Alfred or me. Okay?"

"But they didn't say anything about me."

"What did they say?" Dick asked quietly.

My eyes shifted towards the ground. "They were talking about you and Bruce. They said that the only reason he took us in was for publicity and other reasons." I said in a quiet voice.

"Is it true?"

"No!" I shouted looking him in the eye.

"Then why are you so upset?"

"Cause."

Rolling his eyes, he added, "Jason, they don't understand. I know it hurts but there will always be people who are going to judge you based on where you came from or what your last name is. Just remember who you are. That's the important thing. Next time someone says something just walk away. Okay?"

"I guess so." Yeah right, that's not gonna happen. Next time I just have to make sure no ones around.

Dick's POV

Why do I have the feeling he's just completely ignored everything I just said?

"Let's go, Bruce is here."

As we climbed into the Mercedes, Bruce asked how school was.

My response was a groan. Jay only shrugged.

"I need to stop by the office for a minute. I have a short meeting to attend to."

My day just got worse.