Hello all once again! It feels really good to update again so soon. It's a load of my mind, I tell you! I should let you know that I've got exams coming up, so if I don't update within the next two weeks, I sincerely apologize in advance. I'm also glad to see that a few of you are using my forum that I've set up, and I hope you are all finding it useful. So without further delay, here is your next chapter!

In this chapter, we have advanced to Year 9, in my last term. This is not one of my favourite days, for several reasons, which will all be explained to you now. So, sit back, grab a drink, put your feet up, and read on!

Bullied

Chapter 7: Awww, Crap…

Coming out of second period English, I headed toward the playground. I had come out of my lesson late because I had stayed behind to get some homework from the teacher which I had missed. As I headed down, I heard my name.

"Leon!"

Turning on my heel, I saw Sarah Venkatesh behind me, concealed by some lockers and with a teacher.

"Leon, vouch for me. Wasn't I just in your lesson?"

I considered my options. Technically, because of all the shit she had put me through, I could have turned on my heel and left her there, but some part of me, some INSANE part of me that was obviously ignoring everything Sarah had done to me, told me that Sarah was a kind-hearted person, so I said:

"Yes sir, she was with me in my last lesson."

The teacher, Mr Smith, my history teacher, knew me, and I got on well with him. He smiled and left. Sarah watched him go, and then as soon as he was out of earshot, Sarah turned to me.

"Thank you so much Leon! How can I ever repay you for getting me out of that senior leader detention?"

"Not picking on me would be nice." I said, smiling limply at her. She smiled back.

"You've got it! I'll tell Kate not to pick on you as well. Thanks a lot!"

She wrapped her arms around my waist and then took off. I chuckled to myself. That Sarah sure was a funny girl. As I left, Lilly came around the corner, and pushed me back up against the lockers. I couldn't help but grin.

"Hey gorgeous. I didn't know you were into domination…"

Lilly hit me lightly on the arm, but she did not smile. She was obviously bothered by something.

"Not funny Leon. Look, I need to tell you something."

"What? Kaylee's broken up with Humphrey?" I said.

"No. I'm breaking up with you."

I felt my chest tighten, my head pound, my world go black for the briefest second. I fought back tears.

"W-Why?" I managed to choke out.

"Because Leon, we aren't going anywhere. You're a really nice kid, you really are, but I'm just under a lot of pressure and we've been going downhill for a while now."

"Is that it?" I said, still not looking directly at her.

"Yeah. I'm really sorry." Lilly said. She sounded it as well.

I took in Lilly's appearance. Her lavender eyes, her white hair which was soft to the touch, her perky breasts, her slim figure and amazing legs, and I realised I had just lost the thing that I held closest to my heart. At least, right now, it was the closest thing.

"Can we still be friends?" I asked, sounding ever so slightly like a five year old.

"Of course." Lilly said, smiling warmly at me. She pulled me into a hug. I did not cry. I was stronger than this. A lot stronger. When Lilly released me, she smiled and left me.

"See ya around Leon." She said, as she walked off.

Around me, the bell went off.

"Yeah, bye."

I was now in fourth period Maths, and I was trying, and I stress trying, to get my head some algebra. Of course, my head was not fully in the game as it were. The event with Lilly earlier was messing with my head.

Across from me sat Hutch. For once, the teachers had seated him without Candu, and Candu was only in two of his lessons: Maths and Science. I was not crying, but I did look upset, I'm sure I did.

"I'm bored." Hutch said aloud.

I continued with my work. Suddenly, something hard connected with my head, and it clattered to the table in front of me.

A calculator. What the hell?

I put it aside. I didn't argue, or complain.

My time would come.

LAST PERIOD, PE...

We were all out on our astroturf pitch playing football, and I was playing for one team, Hutch another. Mine and Hutch's teams were currently playing each other, and I was getting pissed off.

"Bloody ref. I'm a rugby player, and I know that was DEFIANTLY not off-side." I said, anger in my tone.

I saw Hutch running down the wing with the ball, heading toward our goal. I took off at an impressive pace, but as I reached him, I realised that I was going to barge him. I tried to slow myself by digging my feet into the floor, but it was too late. I ran straight into him. Hutch went flying, and I turned away. If I wasn't in such a bad mood, I probably would have apologized, but he had been treating me like a dick, so I didn't say a word.

A blow hit me in the back of the head.

Spinning, I saw Hutch swinging his fist back for a second punch. Moving quickly, I stepped aside, dodging the punch, and threw my own fist forward. It connected with Hutch's skull, and while he was confused, I kicked him backwards so he fell over. As I stepped back, he got himself back up and advanced toward me. The teacher and several of our classmates jumped in between.

Everyone was looking at me, scared out of their wits.

It's looking like I've finally made an impression.

So, yet another minor victory over the bullies. I get more and more of these as we head towards the end of the story, which isn't far off. A couple of chapters left to go, but we are almost there. I hope you are enjoying the story so far, and remember, I've got the Bullied forum if you want to use it. So, Until next time...

-KovuTheLion15 XD