Time seemed to pass slowly, the ticking of the clock rang out loudly. The room smelt weird, almost like someone had used to much cleaner. The couch squeaked when you shifted on it and it was hot, or at least it felt like it was hot, it was hard to tell. Zack didn't know why he was nervous but he was. He knew he wasn't going to share, he knew he didn't want to share. He didn't want some stranger knowing his personal business. He was so absorbed in thought he didn't even hear his name get called. He was snapped out of his thoughts by a shadow hovering over him. He looked up to see a women in her early thirties standing there.
"Zack" she asked.
"Yea" he replied with a grunt.
"I'm ready for you" she replied calmly.
Dustin threw on a shirt, he had a huge smile plastered on his face. He was so happy that he didn't have to wear that stupid uniform anymore. He was even happier still that he now got to attend school with Cody. As he left the bathroom he saw Cody finishing up his food at the table. A smile crossed his face, he quietly crept over to Cody and threw his arms around him making Cody jump and drop his fork.
"Jeez Dustin don't do that" Cody laughed.
"Sorry Cody, I was just so happy I wanted to thank you again" he said kissing Cody on the cheek and then on the neck. Cody groaned
"Dustin common, if you do this to me your going to be late for your first day of school"
"So what" he replied continuing to kiss Cody's neck "I'm a genius remember, I can be late"
"You can be but I have perfect attendance" Cody replied trying to think of a better excuse.
"Oh fine"'Dustin said letting go of Cody. "But you owe me some later"
Cody sat in first period gazing out the window. He wondered if Dustin found his class all right. He was pulled to attention by the teacher shouting his name at roll call. As soon as he was finished the teacher he cleared his throat to get everyone's attention.
"Class today we have a new student joining us. I expect you all to behave and help him out" the teacher called.
"That's weird my class has a new student too" Cody thought chuckling to himself as the teacher called the student in. His eyes went wide when he saw Dustin walk in.
"His name everyone is"
"DUSTIN" Cody shouted bolting up in his chair.
"Ah I see you know him . Very well than you shall be his guild for the day" the teacher said "you may sit next to then." As Dustin took his seat Cody just stared at him. Dustin found this rather amusing and chuckled to himself.
"What are you doing here" Cody whispered to Dustin.
"I told you I'm a genius" Dustin replied with a cocky smirk.
"Dustin, Cody I hope you know this but we are in the middle of class and since you two seem to be in a talkative mood which one of you would like to try solve this equation"
"Umm sir we haven't covered that yet" Cody replied embarrassed.
"Very good so please stop"
"X is greater than or equal to two square root seven" Dustin replied cutting the teacher off. The teacher looked at the equation then back at Dustin.
"That...that is correct" he said in disbelief. Sudden the class broke into a hushed murmur.
"He solved that even when Cody couldn't"
"Who is this kid"
"He beat Cody"
The class was in an uproar. All Cody could do was stare dumbfounded at Dustin.
As soon as the lunch bell rang kids swarmed Dustin. They started to pummel him with question.
"How old are you"
"I'm twelve"
"You skipped two grades"
"Three actually, but the school thought it was best if I took this year as a refresher"
"Are you some kind of genius"
"No I'm just really good at a lot of subjects"
"Are you seeing anyone. Is there someone you like"
"Yes I am seeing someone" Dustin replied.
"Really who is it. Someone from your old school. Are they cute"
"It is not someone from my old school. And yes, incredibly cute"
"Do you love that person" one guy joked. Dustin looked down and blushed a bit.
"Yes...yes I do" he said. All the girls awed at his response. Suddenly Cody walked into the group of kids.
"All right guys I think he's had enough questions. Come on Dustin let me show you around some" Cody said. The crowd booed but dispersed as Dustin stood up.
"Yes sir" Dustin said sarcastically.
As soon as they left the classroom Cody grabbed Dustin's hand and started to pull him along.
"Where are we going Cody" Dustin laughed as they rounded the corner. Cody didn't respond, he pulled Dustin into a stairwell and pushed him against the wall under the stair. He leaned in and kissed him.
"What was that for" Dustin said blushing at the sudden affection from Cody.
"That was for saying all those nice things about me. This is because I want to" Cody said leaning in for another kiss. For the rest of lunch Cody and Dustin were in there own hidden world making out under the stairwell.
As Zack entered the classroom and sat down a few kids walked over to him.
"Hey Zack. Where were you this morning. You missed the new kid" one boy said.
"New kid?" Zack asked.
"Yea he's a total genius. He solved a problem that Cody couldn't and get this he's two years younger than us" the boy responded.
"Really. That's surprising, not many people can keep up with Cody let alone solve problems he can't"
"Yea not only that he's really cool too. He's already got half the girls fawning over him. Looks like you and your brother have some competition" the boy said.
"Well in that case I can't wait to meet him. Where is he"
"Cody's showing him around the school. They should be back before lunch is over. Actually here they come now" the boy said.
As Zack looked to the door he saw Cody. He blushed for a second then shook his head remembering that Cody didn't even want to see him. As Cody turned the corner to go to his seat his heart dropped. He stood up and walked over to Cody and Dustin as they sat down. Cody looked surprised when he leaned down.
"What the hell is he doing here" Zack whispered through gritted teeth.
"I believe he's attending school" Cody said sarcastically.
"That's not what I meant. I mean why is he here" Zack growled.
"Because he needs to go to school" Cody said.
"God damn it that's not what I meant" Zack shouted slamming his fist against the window. Before he could get a response he heard a loud shattering noise and felt something warm go down his hand. The teacher ran in at the noise and looked at Zack in disbelief.
"Can someone escort Zack to the nurses office and then to the principle" the teacher said shaking his head. As Zack left the teacher turned to Cody.
"What was this all about" the teacher questioned.
"I don't know. He asked some questions about Dustin the suddenly got mad" Cody responded. The teacher just shook his head again.
"So how did you like your first day" Cody said hugging Dustin as they sat on the couch.
"It was really fun. I didn't know I could actually like school" Dustin said with a big smile.
"Zack didn't seem to happy that you were there" Cody laughed.
"No he didn't" Dustin laughed back.
"You know Dustin" Cody said squeezing him tighter " I couldn't help but feel a little jealous today"
"Why" Dustin asked leaning his head back onto Cody's chest.
"All the girls were fawning over you. Some of the guys too perhaps. You were a huge hit. Not to mention I found out your smarter than me" Cody said.
"I'm not smarter than you" Dustin said "and about all the other kids, I'm just going to have to show you that they're no threats" he said as he kissed Cody.
"ZACK WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR HAND" Carey said.
"I uh accident lost control and smashed a window at school" Zack said.
"Why would you do something like that"
"I wasn't thinking and I just slammed my hand down and apparently it was on the window" Zack replied.
"Yes but why would you do that"
"I saw Cody" he replied.
"You knew you were. I told you to avoid him for now"
"I also saw Dustin"
