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Beta read by Sabrina06

Since lunch the group of friends felt uneasy for the remainder of the day. Some of them tried talking with Ryan but he remained closed off and wouldn't say anything.

The bell rang signaling the end of the day. Katie was standing in the hallway waiting for the others. As she stood around, she saw Ryan walking towards the front entrance; Alex following and grinning. She knew this wasn't going end well.

Ryan's POV

Finally, today's over now I can leave and get away from everyone. As I walked to the doors I thought to myself, Mom was wrong, everyone is the same. I get picked on by Alex and nobody helps me. Sure people offer to help but they'll just betray me later. My never ending cycle of pain, then joy then pain again.

I sighed as I continued to walk, thinking to myself, maybe I can go to the park and relax a little, get my mind at ease before my temper explodes. I then heard a voice I really didn't want to hear at the moment, "Hey new kid, I want to talk to you," "Now what?" I whispered to myself. I stopped and turned to see Alex following me.

"What do you want now Alex?" I asked.

"I just wanted to give you your after school lesson." He replied.

"No thanks," I said but as I turned to walk away. He then walked up and grabbed the handle on my backpack and threw me down to the ground.

I could feel my anger starting to boil, I can't lose control again, I thought to myself.

"Aww, you going to cry again, you pathetic welp." He said. A crowd of people started to form around us. I didn't bother to look at the faces knowing they would turn away again. I could feel my anger starting to take control. My fingers were starting to curl to form fist and my heartbeat was increasing. Don't lose control, don't lose control, I thought to myself but I was slowly losing the battle.

I looked up to see Alex walking towards me cracking the knuckles in his hands , but then I saw Katie step in front of me and said, "Leave him alone Alex."

This took me by surprise she was defending me after I yelled at her, but why? I could see Alex was just as surprised that someone smaller than him, let alone a girl, stood up against him. He then grinned and said "Looks like small fry wants a beating today, but I'll forgive this little resistance if you move out of the way."

"I'm not going anywhere." Katie stated.

"Katie, what are you doing?" I asked.

"Defending my friend." she replied.

I was shocked at the statement, I then asked; "You actually consider me a friend, even after I yelled at you?" as I got on my knees and looked at her.

"Of course I do, ever since I first met you in the park this morning. As for the yelling you were angry and upset, I forgive you," she answered.

I smiled for the first time since Alex's abuse at fourth period but then I heard… laughing.

"Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha." I heard Alex start to laugh, "Well looks like the new kid does have a friend after all only, she's also a welp." He said as he walked up to Katie. "Move out of the way and I won't hurt you," he stated.

"No," she said standing up to him.

"Well then I'm going to have to teach you a lesson," he said then grabbed her shirt and pushed her against the wall. She struggled against his strength but she couldn't get free. My anger was winning; I wouldn't let this happen again.

"Leave her alone!" I yelled.

He looked towards me and grinned then said "Looks as though someone grew some guts," He then let go of Katie and headed towards me, I gulped as he walked towards me. He then grabbed my shirt and pushed me against the wall. He then raised his right fist ready to hit me. But then someone hit him from behind.

When he turned around we both saw Katie. He then dropped me and said to her, "You little welp," he then back slapped her across the face. She landed on the ground as she clutched her cheek. My anger was boiling and everything went to a blur after.

Normal POV

"Why don't you pick on someone your own size you coward," Ryan yelled as he got to his feet; not noticing his necklace fell off as he stood.

When Alex turned to look at Ryan, who tackled him to the ground and started punching him in the face repeatedly. His anger boiling with each punch delivered. "RYAN, STOP," Isabella yelled as she and the group got through the crowd. Katie got up though still in pain and attempted to stop him from potentially killing Alex. She grabbed his shoulder but Ryan's reflexes kicked in. He let go of Alex and grabbed her hand and was about to punch her when their eyes met.

Ryan eyes were filled with rage and Katie's with fear of what would happen. His eyes then softened, "Katie," he questioned. He then let go of her and slowly backed up breathing heavily, tears in his eyes. He looked at her, then to Alex who was crying and bleeding from his nose and mouth, then to Phineas, Ferb and, Isabella and the gang. As he backed up he bumped into a school administrator who had his arms crossed over his chest.

As Alex received treatment from the school nurse, Ryan was taken to the principal's office. Everyone asked Katie what happened but she didn't want to talk about it. She looked towards the ground and saw Ryan's locket and picked it up nobody noticed her as she looked at it. Curious, she opened it and saw a picture inside. A young brunette girl of about 11 years of age smiling on the right side. On the left side it said "Shannon O'Neil, 2000-2011, R.I.P"

"Ryan" Katie whispered, "What made you snap." As everyone else looked worriedly at each other fearing what might happen to Ryan.

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