An: Now that Christmas is over :D ( Maybe new year I never fix this before I post sooo :D ) I hope you all had a very jolly time :3 And I hope my sudden return has made people happeh :D :3 But anyways here we :3
Healing A Shattered Soul
Chapter 10: The Afterschool Experience
The wolves snarled at Steve. He stood his ground and breathed heavily, the same wolves as yesterday, but tonight they where even bloodier. Steve didn't fight, he didn't even lift his arms, he needed to know what would happen, what this meant. The snarls became louder and the wolves tried to jump at Steve, but there was some kind of invisible barrier that kept them away. When they where centimeters away from him they hit the barrier and fell, soon after they joined the pack again. This happened over and over again. Steve gritted his teeth and cleansed his fists '' Come on, transform, you bastards. ''. The wolves charged one after one, from all sides, what was this barrier? Steve wondered as wolf after wolf failed. Suddenly the one in the front started to change, and so did the others. They took form of the human Steve loved, and hated.
'' You can't last forever Steve '' The man said in a deep evil tone.
Steve bit his lips and tried to not cry '' What do you mean? ''
The man walked to the invisible barrier and poked it '' This won't hold us off. You're damned Steve, you live your life as a damned person. '' The men laughed and one after one, they walked into the man talking to Steve. The man in front of Steve got bigger and bigger, and his eyes got madder and madder. At the end there was only one man left and he was huge, he was taller than a castle. The man started to stomp on Steve's barrier.
'' WE WILL GET YOU MY SON! YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM DADDY! ''
BEEP BEEEP BEEEEEEPPP BEEP BEEEP BEEEEEEPPP BEEP BEEEP BEEEEEPPP
Steve woke up to that evil beeping that he usually hated. He tapped his alarm clock tiredly and tried to move his almost lifeless body out of his bed and got dressed. He had a therapy session with Spencer, one that he really needed. Steve put on a Megadeth t-shirt where the mascot was on fire and holding a bomb, he also took some blue jeans. He walked down the stairs and he was greeted by his mother who was making eggs and bacon. He sat down on a chair and found the newspaper, he read about the small problems in this town. He heard footsteps coming down from the stair, and he removed the newspaper and got Olivia on his lap. She was half asleep and didn't even smile. Hard morning for both of them it seems.
Alexia sat down two plates with egg and bacon. They both muttered their thanks and began to eat. '' You two are so alike '' Alexia said with a smile on her face. They just looked at her for a second and turned back to their food, they were tired and hungry, no mother daughter or mother son moment now.
They quickly finished their food and began to walk towards the bathroom to get ready for school. Alexia put everything in the dishwasher and waited by the exit for her two children. Steve waited outside while Olivia used the toilet. When she was done and had washed her hands she got out and Steve walked inside the white bathroom to brush his teeth, he got some blue tooth paste and brushed them fast so his mother wouldn't wait. Once he was done he walked down the stair, and got outside, it was still just the beginning of autumn so he did not put on a jacket. His family got in the car and they drove off, as they passed Claire's house he noticed her talking to her brother, and she seemed excited.
He though nothing more off it and put on his headset, listening to: Peace Sells by Megadeth, a band he supported more than he dared to admit. When they came to school he gave them both a quick hug and started to walk towards the main building. He got the same looks from the girls and the same glares from the guys. He didn't even care about them, he wanted the day to be over with, so he could go home to his precious guitar.
Once more he walked into the hallway but this time directly to class. When he entered Mr. Wesker was preparing for class. Wesker looked up from his papers and smiled kindly at Steve '' Ah Steve, I see you're early ''
Steve thought to himself '' Fake smile oh how I love you '' Then he put up the fake smile and answered '' Yeah, It's always good to be prepared for class. ''
'' You remember when you're going to Spencer today? '' Wesker asked carefully.
Steve just continued to smile and nodded '' How could I forget? ''
Wesker looked at his papers again and Steve got ready for his first class '' Math, easy enough. '' he opened his books and started to work. The bell rang and the classroom got filled with students, he ignored them and continued to work with math. Claire sat down on the desk besides Steve, he muttered a low hello which she answered. Today It was just a working day in math as Mr. Wesker called it. Wesker would help if anyone called for him, if not he could sit in his chair all of the class, something he hoped would happen.
Steve looked up and saw a note on his desk. It was in pink paper and had 'Steve' written on it in white letters. He opened it and read the loop typed handwriting.
Heyyyy cutieeeee 3 3
I wondered if you could meet me in the dressing room for the girls after school today ;) So we can… get to know each other better ;)
Ashley Graham.
Steve reread the letter and sighed '' I wouldn't mind knowing more people in my class though, a small chat would be nice '' he though and smiled.
In the row behind him Ashley saw him smiling, she knew he was interested in her, who wasn't? She checked if she had the protection, just to be sure. She found the small square shaped wrapping and smiled, she would enjoy this.
Classes went fast and it was their first break, Steve got outside and took on his mp3 listening to the same song as in the car. He saw Claire standing alone waving to him, he walked over to her with a questioning look.
'' Hello Steve! '' She said, happier than she had been in class.
'' Well hello there '' He said and smiled fake at her '' Why are you standing here all alone here Claire? ''
She laughed and smiled back at him '' I'm the outsider kinda, I have a friend here but she studies a lot so. I'm pretty much alone in the breaks, I meet her on the buss though. ''
Steve nodded '' Ah I see, well… Let's be loners together? '' he stuck his tongue out playfully and Claire laughed and hit him on the head.
'' Cocky are we Burnside? ''
'' Mayyybbbeeeeeeeeee, But I'm still cute so it doesn't matter '' Claire laughed again and shook her head.
'' Cocky indeed ''
They started to talk about all the small things in life, weather, bands they like and so on. Suddenly Claire noticed someone walking towards them and she glared in his direction. Steve followed her eyes and it landed one a thin guy with brown hair, a small mustache and a green hoddie and some yellow jeans.
'' Hello Claire. '' He said emotionless, having a serrious look on his face.
'' Arnold. '' Claire answered angry. The sudden change of mood made Steve uncomfortable, he swallowed and tried to be as calm as he could be.
Arnold looked at Steve and studied him from top to toe '' Is this the new singer in the band? ''
Before Steve could answer Claire started to talk '' Yes this is the new singer Arnold, what do you want? ''
'' I just wanted to say hello to you my old friend. '' He smiled at Claire and walked closer to her.
Claire snapped and yelled '' Back off Arnold. ''
Arnold just smiled and walked even closer to her. Claire snapped again and punched him in the face, causing him to fall.
'' You prick! '' Arnold got on his feet and charged at Claire. Before he was even able to land a punch on her Steve stuck his foot out and Arnold ran into it and fell.
Steve shook his head '' She warned you Arnold, you did something stupid and that was the punishment, I suggest that you piss off now. Before this gets any worse ''
Arnold gave him a hatefull glare and stood still until Steve again spoke '' Move. Now. ''
Then the kid threw his hands up in the air and left, he flipped them the bird before he disappeared from their sight. Steve looked at the direction Arnold had been walking and sighed '' Well '' He smiled and looked at Claire '' What are you going to do after school? ''
Claire tried to smile as best as she could '' Nothing really, practicing on bass. You? ''
'' I'm gonna meet up with someone after school. '' he said and smiled.
She smiled back '' Nice '' even thought she wouldn't admitt it, she was still afraid of Steve, in some ways, right now he seems happy, but her gut told her that there was more to this boy than she saw. He was right about the cute part thought.
The bell rang and they went into class again. But the rest of the day went fast until he came to the fifth lesson, this lesson and the last where both with Spencer. As Steve walked to Spencer's office and he swallowed, should he tell about his dreams? Or not? He knocked on the door and Spencer welcomed him in.
'' My lad my lad, sit in that chair and we will get starting '' Steve sat down in the chair he was instructed to sit in. It was not as comfortable as the sofa but it worked. He took a deep breath and sighed. He smiled and thought to himself '' I seem to be doing that a lot today. ''
Spencer noticed his smile and wrote down a small note of it '' So my boy, what do you want to talk about? ''
Steve shook his head and kept his mouth shut. Spencer asked another question '' How have you been lately? ''
'' Eh.. Good really, I haven't really done much since I got out of the hospital. Playing my guitar and singing mostly. ''
'' So I guess you do like to sing? ''
Steve nodded and smiled. Spencer looked at the boy in front of him, wondering what he should ask. After some moments he asked '' How is stuff going at school? Do you like your teacher? Getting along with your class mates? ''
'' I think Mr. Wesker is a fantastic teacher, he helps me a lot and he has a friendly atmosphere I guess. As for class mates and that, I'm going to meet someone after school to have a small chat and so on. ''
'' Good lad, that is good ''
A long awkward silence occurred. Steve didn't like the silence at all, it was as you might have guessed, awkward.
'' There is something I would like to talk about Mr. Spencer…. '' He was unsure but he needed another person's view on it.
'' Do go on lad. ''
Steve inhaled and stared '' I have had a weird dream lately. '' He swallowed before he continued '' Well, it starts with all of these wolves, I'm surrounded by the wolves, there is nowhere I can run. They snarl at me and try to attack me, but there is some kind of invisible barrier protecting me form being harmed. After a while they turn into '' Steve took a deep breath and tried to keep tears at bay, but it hurt to think of him. '' They turn into my father, he starts talking to me, then all of them walk into the one talking to me and they turn into one man. The man gets bigger and bigger each time someone else gets inside him. When he is at his biggest he stomps at my barrier and he yells '' We will get you my son, you can't hide from daddy. ''
Spencer looked at Steve and noticed a tear rolling down his cheek. '' What do you think this means Steve? ''
'' I have no idea, the only thing I have heard is that a wolf is a symbol of the qualities, abilities, strength of the individual. But why would that even help? ''
Spencer tried to understand how this could have any sense, but he had no idea, he wrote down everything Steve had told him and looked at the boy '' I do not know myself at this moment, but I will look at it till next time we have therapy, which is in Friday I think? ''
Steve nodded and smiled '' Thank you sir. ''
Spencer looked at his watch and sighed '' Well if there is nothing more you want to talk about you can get the last 30 minutes wandering around the school grounds '' He went back to his desk and got some papers, writing on them quickly. '' There, if any teacher sees you give them this, they will recognize my handwriting. ''
The redheaded boy looked at the piece of paper with the very neat handwriting. He smiled and nodded at the older man and walked out of the office without a word. When he was outside the office he took out his phone and sent a text message telling his mother that she did not have to pick him up. When he was outside he took a good look at the environment around him. Half of the school ground was filled with trees, left of the threes was a football field ( American football ). And before you walked into the little forest you where on a asphalt. Nothing big but it worked for people at his age. Steve walked to the closes tree and sat down, feeling the bark on the ground with a smile, he loved nature, but he didn't spend much time in it. He started to trail his hand on the ground and touched the lush grass behind him, causing a real smile to be formed on his lips. He heard a small giggle in front of him and looked up to see Claire standing there with a big grin on her face.
'' Nature lover eyh? '' She said grinding even more.
Steve laughed with joy and kept on smiling '' Kinda. Why are you outside? I thought you had gym now. ''
She smiled even more '' Yeah, Mr. Wesker told me to tidy quickly before the class ended so he didn't have to do it after school. ''
The boy looked at her outfit, she had sweatpants and a black t-shirt with nothing on it. '' So that's your gym clothes? ''
Claire smiled and took a small spin '' Yes, but I'm still as cute as ever am I not? '' She stuck her tongue out at him and gave a small laugh.
Steve smiled '' You should run to Wesker before he notices that your using a lot of time tidying. ''
She looked weirdly at him before she ran yelling 'Shit shit shit shit! '
The redhead watched Claire run away and smiled. He hated to say it but she was cute, no need denying that. He sighed and took out his cell phone to see the time. He had 10 minutes before he had to meet Ashley in the girl dressing room. What subjects would they talk about he kept on wondering, but maybe Ashley had though that one out already.
Steve got off the ground and started to walk slowly inside the building. He had memorized the school map so he knew where to go. He meet some people from his class and they muttered small hellos and the redhead threw in some fake smiles.
He waited outside the changing room and leaned on the wall behind him. He heard talking coming from the room in front of him and he recognized Ashley's voice. After a while the door opened and a bunch of girls walked out of the room. When they were out of sight he stepped inside the room silently. He looked around, on both the walls there where lockers and in between them where a long bench. Steve saw Ashley lying on the bench. She only had her white underwear on and she had a smile on her face.
'' Helloooo Steve '' She said in a seducing voice.
'' Hey '' He answered back normally with a small fake smile '' So… '' he was without doubt uncomfortable about her being half nakid infront of him. '' How was your day? ''
Before Steve could continue Ashley got up and moved towards him. She pulled him into a hug and took her hands on his crouch. He got shocked and pushed her away as carefully as he could '' What the heck are you doing? ''
'' Come on, I know you want me big boy. '' She winked and tried to walk towards him again but Steve got her to the ground carefully, he didn't like the situation but he didn't want to hurt her either. Now the boy was on top of Ashley and she had a big smile '' Oh, I like it when the boy is rough. ''
She touched his crouch again and he got off her '' I'm out of here! '' he said with his hands up and walked towards the door.
'' Don't you dear walk out that door Steve! '' Ashley snarled '' If you do, I'm gonna make your life a living hell. ''
He looked at her and walked towards her. Her grin got even bigger '' Good bo… ''
Before she could finish the sentence Steve slapped her on the right cheek, he turned around again and walked out the door without saying a single word.
AN: Here ends the tenth chapter of HASS, I had it done yesterday but I though I could give you a new year gift or something :) so I just looked trough some parts and so on, writing some things differently and bla bla bla bla. I hope you guys enjoyed it and HAPPPY NEEEEWWW YEARRRRR :D
Edited: 22.02.13