Disclaimer: This is a complete work of fiction, there's no resemblance to actual persons or events or places. If so, it is utterly not intended. I do NOT own Monster High, or anything to do with it. This is all completely non-profit, just for pure entertainment. Thank you.
A / n: Here I am yet again back with an update, that has possibly been a long time coming but thanks for being so patient *heart* it means the world, it really does. Alrighty! Now here's the chapter, please enjoy :)
Silent Someone
Chapter Seven
One thing I can always return to is my acoustic guitar. Whether I'm figuring out chords to a trending song that I heard on the radio a couple days ago, or just strumming it aimlessly, it's always been there for me. I might not seem like the type who can do anything but make a fool of himself, but I have my… secluded talents I guess you could say.
It's something that I learned a couple years ago from my dad and whenever I've ever felt lost, I just play around on this for a few hours and my mind is cleared again. My mind needed to be clear; I couldn't handle it feeling so cloudy anymore.
I've tried to come up with my own songs here and there, but they don't sound as brilliant as radio lyrics, or already thought of lyrics. Sometimes it's just to vent, other times it's inner feelings, sometimes it's just silly rhymes. But as long as it's chillin' me out, that's all I need.
I chuckled to myself as I thought in depth about the story my dad revealed about finding himself when he was a teenager. He said he was the most awkward, geekiest looking guy ever and I didn't believe him until he showed me a picture. Yikes – the nicest thing I can think of. Mom says she made dad gorgeous, but dad says that she just gave him some greying hairs hahaha.
I think above all else I'm going to take Bloodgood's advice. To just ride it all out and see what and where it takes me. I'm finally beginning to accept myself.
Those were my concluding thoughts until I stepped closer to Monster High. Why were monsters and ghouls pointing at me and snickering to themselves?
"I heard he threatened to kill himself once." What?! To say I thought about it wouldn't be a total lie… but that's outrageous, I never attempted!
"It would be a relief, please." …but I…
"I think he's doing it for all attention." Excuse me?
"Heath is faking everything; he just wants people to feel sorry for him, when they already do!" Who feels sorry for me? What the hell's going on here? I darted my eyes around me, groups of friends just silencing themselves when they saw me.
I scoffed, "Awfully quiet now, huh?" Ignoring anyone's looks, comments or faces – I headed into the school. To disgusted to glance back.
Finally, some familiar voices. "You don't think anything that's being said about Heath, is true do you?" Draculaura asked. "If he's sad, we should do something to cheer him up! He means well, he's a loyal friend of ours."
"He's a loyal pain, if anything." Some dude snickered on his way by the ghouls, whom all frowned in response. Out of no where, Manny Taur charged at this guy and sent him through the locker. Damn, a total wipe out!
"Open your chops again and I'll rip 'em out, got me?"
"..y-yes, yes of course! You got it Manny!" Manny picked up the monster and tossed him like a light piece of paper. I don't even know where the guy landed… or if he did.
"Ain't these guys got anything else better to talk about? Hasn't Vondergeist got a good enough story?"
"I-it's not me!" A shriek came from none other than Spectra herself. "I don't know who is saying such bad things about Heath, but rest assured it is not-" she made herself scarce quickly after a sudden gasp.
I used this moment in time to walk out from behind the wall where I was hiding. Frankie, Draculaura, Clawdeen and Lagoona looked at me with what I recognized to be sympathy. I didn't want any of them to feel sorry for me, it's not their problem – it's mine and mine alone. "H-heath! I… um," Draculaura appeared right by my side, linking my arm in hers. "are you okay?"
I gave a weary roll of my eyes. "Why, what have you heard? Wait… don't bother telling me, I'm sure I've already heard the most of it anyways." She stepped away solemnly, un-linking our arms and seemed to have shrunk down. I didn't mean to make her feel bad, I just… I wish they knew how bad I now felt.
"Heath," I stopped and felt a familiar chill down my spine. Abbey. "Do not listen to imbeciles who not know you. You are good person. Abbey knows that." She kissed my cheek and gave me an assuring smile. I could use the positivity, but I don't know if I'm feeling that optimistic just yet.
"I'm glad you think so."
"Heath knows this too. You know who you are, Heath. Be that and only that. Other people not like? Too bad for other people, as I do not care for them anyways."
"Yeah." Clawdeen chimed in, "You're Heath Burns, and we adore ya for being who you are, you crazy fire-pit." I half heartedly smirked, but then cleared my throat.
"Funny, that's the first time I've ever heard you say something like that." I wasn't trying to be nit picky with her, I just… everything was slowly coming off my chest and I couldn't help it.
Lagoona stepped in now, patting my shoulder. "Honestly love, we didn't think you needed to hear anything from us. You're usually Mr. Walking-Confidence… this is a new side of you to us. It's no wonder why everyone's a little batty around here. Maybe they're scared we're losing a school icon. Our very own, Monster High class clown. Our beloved, class clown...you."
I sighed heavily, "If I'm ever annoying you guys, why you can't just be honest with me? Tell me to buzz off and I will, don't be all two-faced and backstabbing."
Frankie shook her head this time, "Heath, don't think so negatively. We really do care, we like you mingling with us. If others don't like it, it's not your problem. Don't pay any attention to them and pay lots of attention to your friends who truly do care about you. We wouldn't lie to you Heath, you should know that."
Abbey scooped me up into a brief kiss in front of everyone, "And Abbey not like about how good you taste. Like Yak Skittzel."
"I taste like a yak?" …unsure if this is a good or bad thing yet.
Abbey grinned, "Good kind of yak." Okay, it's apparently a good thing.
"…right." I didn't get it, but it must've been good judging by the genuine smile on her face.
"I am not wanting you to change. You stay same and best friends stay with you. All you need is friends who care. Abbey, cares." I couldn't explain just how much the words she said touched my beating heart just so.
"Thanks Abbey, I guess as long as I have you guys… nothing else matters, so therefore – I ain't giving a single shit on any day!"
The ghouls laughed and joined together in a group hug, me totally crammed in the middle. It won't happen tomorrow, or the day after that… even the day after that… but someday, at some point… I'm gonna be completely okay with being just me and I'm gonna know exactly who I am. Heath Burns, over and out!
The End
Here we are, the end of one story. But it only means the beginning of so many others, believe me. Anything I usually do, opens up doors to more ideas. And boy do I have many more ideas to share with you guys! Thanks for sticking by me and giving my works a read, everyone's busier now especially with the holidays approaching and what not. Just know this isn't the last from me : )
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