Hallway part 3 : Connected. Links. United. By chance.

The Hallway short story arc will have four more parts which will make the story come with eight parts. I think that is a decent length for a short story.

Summary : A montage of epic proportions.


Peter stepped into school the next morning with pride, for the first time in a long time he felt needed, wanted by another person he was not simply eye candy or a player. At least not anymore, because now things were different he had Gamora, Rocket and his big brother Groot.

The first thing he did when he got home after hugging his mother after four long years of lingering guilt and worried glances he finally accepted that his mother would not leave any time soon. So, what if he did not meet his father he still had his mother that was all he ever needed.

Until now. Gamora was a part of his life he could not imagine life without her being a constant beat in the rhythm of his daily routine Gamora had made Peter come in touch with the part of himself that he had barred deep down his honorable heart.

People always said he was a man of honor but with how he treated women it did not seem like he had much honor or respect for himself or for others. It was a vinous cycle: The pain of his father leaving him and his mother behind would make him angry and sad, then he would ease the pain with a beer when his mom went to sleep; sometimes resorting into making out with women feverishly into the night.

Then he would feel guilty for mistreating the girls, the girls would then try to get back on him, making him feel like the biggest a-hole on the face of the planet. But, it does not matter now that cycle was now broken by his daily trips to the sci-fi club.

Peter walked through the halls with the stacks of flyers in his backpack as he confidently smiled down the halls. Handing them out to anyone that passed through the halls. First period past.

Then, Second which was science there was one particular kid that always glanced at Peter and Rocket the student aid. His name was Drax. Drax was an okay guy but, he did not understand metaphors or any kind of figurative language. He was tattooed from head to toe and it seemed that he too was always from another world.

Peter reluctantly hands him a flyer. The boy looks at him with confusion and asks" What is Sci-fi is that where people get their throats cut off"?

Peter tried to keep a straight face but, he found himself giggling at the tall muscular teen who blushed with embarrassment when he realized he made a critical error and said, "Have I done something to amuse you"?

Peter smiles and said, "Sorry man, I forgot not everybody knows what that means Sci-fi means Science fiction I'm sure you have heard of Star Trek,Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits or Time machine right"?

Drax realizes what Peter wants to ask him and said, "I would gladly join a recreational activity with you Quil. If you teach me what people call Figurative language like Metaphors and idioms. I'm failing my English because my teacher says I take things too literal".

Peter chuckled and then said, "Sure I will help you man, I like hanging out with you but you have to deal with Rocket and Groot if you come".

Drax smiled and gave him a small nod before putting on his reading classes and working on correcting papers in the back.

Days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months and in time the sci-fi club was one of the most popular after school clubs in a long time. People studied, did there homework, and then immersed themselves into the world of science fiction and the wonder of imagination.

Peter would help Drax with his English homework at his house while his mother went away at another business trip leaving Peter alone at home for a couple of weeks one of his father's old friends named Yondu would show him and watch him.

Peter felt a slight bit uncomfortable around Yondu mostly because he was an alien that lived in a spaceship and was an outlaw. Peter did not know why or how his father could have ever run into Yondu? If Yondu was a friend of his dad did that mean he was an outlaw too?

"So, you see Drax, when they say its raining cats in dogs they really mean its raining real hard outside, Idioms are things that aren't meant to be be taken literally". Peter explained as he pointed his pencil down at Drax's work sheet paper.

Drax scratched his head and sighed " I'm sorry Quil I just do not understand why people have to say things that its just confusing".

Peter smiled and said, "Do not worry a lot of people struggle with figurative language especially the difference between a Simile, metaphor and Idioms".

Drax looked at him seriously and said, "Are you calling me a fool Quil"?

Peter looked at him and said, "Of course not, I was just trying to comfort you by giving you emotional support!".

Drax looked at him with confusion and said, "How can emotions support a living being they aren't even tangible objects they are more of a state of mind."

Peter sighed and said, "Forget it, we have been studying non stop for this test for weeks and you still do not understand when people are speaking in metaphors!"

Drax looked down at the ground with shame and said, "Sorry Quil, I guess I was not worthy of having such an honorable person by my side. I have failed you Quil".

Peter ran his fingers through his hair and said, "Drax I'm sorry just sit back down so we can finish this worksheet then we can go to the club we do not want to keep Gamora waiting".

Drax nodded and began to answer the worksheet with determination as Peter read out the questions, he would take his time to answer them sometimes if he got too confused on one of them Peter would instruct him to skip it and work on it later.


A few hours later Peter and Drax made to the club and Gamora greeted them as she started the next movie they were watching Gamora watched the screen in awe as the opening music began, everyone in the theater cheered and began re sitting their favorite lines in the movie.

Peter sat down near the left side of Gamora while a sleeping Rocket was resting on the left side with Groot sitting in the chair next to Rocket, Groot spotted Peter and jumped from his chair with enticement he picked Peter up from his chair and gave him a bear hug.

" I am Groot"!

Peter laughed at the tall mute teen and said, "Good to see you too Groot, can you put me down now. I can't breathe". Peter said in a strangled voice as he gasped for air, Groot blushed and gave him an apologetic look before sitting back down near his smaller brother.

Gamora laughed at the sight of Groot and Peter as they bonded together yet again, Peter seemed strangely close to the quiet teen. Gamora hoped Peter was being nice because he wanted to not because of their silly wager but now that she thought about it, Peter really has been trying.

Peter spends so much time with her she wondered if he ever got any of his homework done, or got to hang out with his friends anymore. Didn't he have to go and brag about being around a 'hot girl' as they called here on this planet? Or has he stopped hitting on girls all together

Out of all the people in the club she grew close to none of them came close to Rocket,Groot,Drax and Peter it felt strange at first. Because Gamora was so used to being alone by herself. But, now they hung out everywhere.

They went to concerts, they went to the Mall they even went to the movies and hung out. People did not know what to think of these band of unlikely friends that have grown inseparable in these past few months.

Out of all the bonds that came out these past few months she was more surprised by how close she and Peter got.

They acted like they were dating yet they weren't, At least she thought they weren't. Until today,she had went into a library and pulled out a book called " How to tell if you are dating your best friend".

Do they give you their jacket if you're cold? Yes, he has done this many occasions in these past few months it had gotten colder with winter approaching.

Gamora and the guys were hangout at the arcade, by the time they got out it was dark out and a few layers of snow were on the ground it was so cold she could see her breath fog up the car window as they got inside.

Gamora shivered and rubbed her shoulder to keep warm, she tried not to show how cold she was but someone must have seen through her act because before she knew it she was encased in warmth.

But, Who? Groot did not have a jacket, neither did any of the others the snow had come early this year and they all were not expecting such a huge blanket of snow this time of year.

Suddenly She saw Peter hugging her close to his body as they rode in the car, he blushed and when he saw her confused expression and said, "You looked cold so I decided to help you, you really need to get warmer clothes".

Gamora did not have very much winter attire. Peter had dragged her to the mall the very next day to make sure she had more than just tan tops,leather vests and cargo pants as wardrobe choices he even payed for all of them!

Do they out of their way to give you gifts or complaint you, even show off them off with pride to strangers?

Peter had even made a huge scene at school the next morning when she was caught wearing some of the clothes he bought her, he practically shouted as loud as he could. He even pointed her out and felt himself weld up with pride when people looked at her with amazement.

" You see that, I got that for her, I got that for Gamora the most girl in the entire galaxy !"

Gamora blushed and said, "Peter quiet you are causing a scene! Sorry about that, he really should be on a leash. He has the tensity to wonder off".

Gamora blushed at the memory and looked over towards Peter who was eating popcorn and a few snacks that he bought at the snack bar, before heading out to the theater. The school allowed them access to the counter and other treats as long as their was someone to collect the money at the end. Every club member took turns behind the table, most of them volunteered to be part of it.

Do they message you and make sure you are okay at every waking moment?

Gamora had been in her art class one day taking notes when she heard her cellphone go off making everyone stop and look behind the room, Gamora always ended up sitting in the way back of the class because they were scared of her.

The Teacher was a friend of hers and did not mind her texting back and forth with Peter as long as she got her projects done in time, which she did. Gamora was a model student probably the best in the high school, at least when it came to Multi tasking she was great.

Slowly, they began to text almost all the time, he would send fun pictures and videos and she would roll her eyes and tell him how silly it was, after a few hours laughing at those jokes of his.

She really hated to admit it but Peter Quil was rather charming when he wanted to be, he knew how to make a lady feel special he gotten her a single rose ever since they met, he had not missed a day.

Do you find yourself drawn to the person, is there a certain quality that makes you feel warm inside every time you think about it?

It was his eyes. Gamora often stared at those blue orbs wondering what kind of past laid beyond that, Gamora knew there was more to Peter then he would ever tell the rest of her friends. Peter was really guarded around people he did not know very well, but for some reason Gamora became really good at understanding Peter simply by looking at him.

They had only hung out for two months yet, she had tell when Peter is telling the truth or when he is lying. If he is flirting or being serious and if he feels sad Gamora knows if he is trying to hide it.

So, after reviewing the book about six times that day Gamora rested her head against Peter's shoulder and looked up at him, Gamora admired him for his ability to take his pain and put it behind him, even if he lost his way by breaking a few hearts he had learned not to do it any more.

It was all for her the way he was acting this past few months were all because he had met her in that hallway that fateful day, and their wagger began. They had even kissed once before when the club first opened it was very spontaneous and in the heat of the moment.

But, it was clear pretty clear that even if neither of them have said it outloud and even if they did not go to a fancy dinner, go to a movie, or hold hands that they were dating. Or at least liked each other a lot.

So, when Peter put his arm around her and rested his head against hers as they watched the movie in the club with the lights dimmed down, and the crowd fixated on the screen she did not mind at all.