I looked down at the smiling 10 year old in shock. He wrapped his arms around my lower abdomen and squeezed me. He giggled with glee, but I stared at him with worry. Poor Tad doesn't really know the dangers of this place even though he's optimistic about everything anyway. He stopped laughing and looked up at me wondering why I wasn't hugging him back.

"Tad, what are you doing here?" I asked frowning at him. He released me and rubbed his arm nervously.

"W-well, I go here now. I enrolled this morning. I was looking everywhere for you." He gripped on the handles of his backpack and continued to look up at me. "Then a couple of guys in weird suits came and brought me here."

I can't believe it. Tad is enrolled in Bullworth. This is the worst school that a little kid can be brought to. I don't want Tad to risk his life. What if he gets bullied? There is no way I'm letting him get hurt. I can't lose him to anyone or anything else too. I knelt down on one knee facing him.

"Who signed you up here? And where is Fred" I asked as he looked down at his feet. My Uncle's name is Fred by the way. Not a threatening name but don't be fooled he's pretty intimidating. Hearing his name just makes Tad frightened.

"…jail." He whispered.

"What?!" I yelled in shock making everyone in the office turned to us. I looked around and lowered my voice. "How did he end up there?"

"He was so angry yesterday. He drank so much beer. He kept hitting me." Tears started to roll down his cheeks. I frowned to myself. I should have never let that happen. That bastard got what he deserved. Life behind bars is a better place for him. "So…" he sniffled and wiped away his tears. "I was hurt pretty badly. I walked over here to the school to find you and told Dr. Crabba…whatever-his-name what happened and he said I can stay here."

I pulled Tad into a long hug. I just whispered to him saying that everything is going to be okay. That's all I can do now but I won't let that type of shit happen twice. Tad is very strong and smart. I can't believe that he made it through that alone. I'll never leave him again. We separated as Crabblesnitch walked into the room.

"Ah! Tad, I see that you saw your cousin. That's perfect! He can just show you around the school." He literally announced loudly. Why does he do that? Tad turned to him smiling back.

"That would be great! I don't really do well with strangers unless they are nice." Tad nodded showing that he had confidence at his words.

I ran my hand through his hair and roughed it up a bit playfully. "C'mon kid. There are sights to see…not really."

"What?" Crabblesnitch snapped turning his head towards me.

"Nothing sir." I snickered as Tad did the same.

"Well run along then, I'm sure your boyfriend is waiting for you." He commented as he did a swishing motion at the door.

"Ugh! Derby IS NOT my boyfriend!" I yelled as young Tad stood there in confusion.

"I meant that other boy…Petey is it?" Crabblesnitch asked snapping his fingers trying to think about the name.

"WHAT?!" I screamed as Beatrice came around the corner.

"Oh no…not my OTP. You and Peter belong together!" She started to cry and run down the hallway.

"Let's…go Tad." I said leading him out of the office.

"You have a boyfriend? I thought guys were supposed to date girls." Tad wiggled his nose still confused.

"Well Tad…some guys are threatened to date other guys out of their will. That's just what happens." I shrugged my shoulders at the young boy nodded his head remembering that. I really hope that he doesn't remember that.

…
After showing Tad the school, we just started to walk around a little. You know, catching up. Tad is so young but I can talk to him like the kids my age…with a little less language. I noticed that Tad is a bit happier. Fred would never let Tad hang out with his friends because 'it's a risk'. Fred didn't care about me so I would hang out with who I want when I want. When me and Tad were still walking and talking, this little girl went up to Tad and made a disgusted face.

"Who are you?" she snapped as Tad raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Uh…Tad Erikson?" he answered backing up next to me.

I studied the little girl. She had a long blonde ponytail, green eyes and a dark green sweater. She had this signature scowl on her face, making me believe that demons do exist. I never had any type of interaction with the little kids at the school. I'm glad I don't either. They usually tell on the other kids. Tad is probably the only little kid that I can deal with right now.

"That's a stupid name." she mocked rolling her eyes. She then looked at Tad closer. "You're pretty. You're my boyfriend now."

"Wait what?" Tad squeaked when she grabbed his arm and dragged him away. "MATT! Help!"

I just smiled and waved goodbye at him as he screamed with the girl running away from him. He'll find his way around I hope. I shook my head and walked to the boys dorm. I wonder what Gary was doing. Gary.

I smiled again thinking about him. He always makes me feel warm inside, even if he slammed that door in my face. I feel terrible for not telling him. It's not like he would care or anything, but he seemed super pissed. I sighed and looked up. I furrowed my brows in confusion, seeing a pair of legs dangling from the boys dorm building. I squinted to look closer.

"Gary?" I called. No answer. "Gary, is that you?" It seemed like him because he had on grey uniform pants and I can tell by his long legs. He has really nice legs…I shouldn't be staring at his legs. "Gary!"

"Fuck off Matt! Jesus Christ!"

Yeah, that's him. I looked at the side of the dorm wondering if there is a way up there.

…

Gary lifted his legs from dangling and crossed his legs while resting his elbows on his thighs.

"Can I fucking relax and come up with schemes in peace?"

He just hoped that Matt did try to get up here, the same guy that betrayed him. One day, he's the closest to a friend you've had, then the next he's with another man. That sounded pretty weird to him but it's pretty much what happened. He wondered why he kissed him…twice. There was something about Matt that was intriguing. He knew that he wasn't gay but his lips were extremely soft and delicate. He growled shaking the memory of kissing him away from his head.

He looked at all of the students below him. He can perfectly see each clique formed together talking. He planned it out carefully; he looked at each group and noticed that the Preps are the farthest from the Greasers. Making them nearly killing each other will be a breeze. He smirked at himself when he saw Earnest waltzed into his secret hideout. He wondered if that can be a source for key to get to those calculator loving dorks. He then watched the bullies acting like idiots. Gary thought that maybe he can turn the bullies on Jimmy first.

Jimmy. Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy. There was something about him that Gary didn't like. He had a bad attitude and isn't afraid of anyone. Jimmy's going to take Matt away from him and so is Derby. Gary realized the tension between him and Derby. He grinned to himself. If they 'so happened' to get in a little feud, then they will be too busy arguing so Matt will be by himself and Gary can punish him without any interruptions. Perfect. Way ahead of things.

Suddenly, he heard a sound behind him. Gary got up and hid behind one of the vents. If the prefects catch him, he can just say that he lost something. He mentally face palmed himself. That doesn't sound like a good excuse. He knew it didn't really matter anyway. Crabblesnitch likes Gary anyway. That old man sees Gary as a pupil of the school. Which he will take over very soon.

The first thing he saw was dark brown hair appearing from the top of the ladder. After that came those same beautiful teal eyes that Gary never wants to stop looking at. Matt.

Gary hid deeper behind the vent and groaned. "Why is he here?" he pondered.

"Gary! I know that you're up here ya butt!" he walked around the roof looking for the scarred teen.

"Maybe I can make a break for it. Why is he so annoying? He…cares about me…" Gary thought for a minute and started to run his hand through his hair. "No matter, he's like everyone else. An idiot to society. His punishment will be one of the-"

"Boo."

Gary jumped snapping out of his thoughts when he saw Matt standing next to him folding his arms and smiling. That little dick hole, he's so pretty though. Gary rolled his eyes at his own thought and walked back to the edge of the roof. He sat back down and Matt sat right next to him looking at him.

"What are you doing up here?"

"It's not your business." Gary dryly stated.

"So you came here to think huh?" Gary turned towards Matt who was absently looking around the school grounds. "You can see everything here. Even some parts of town."

"It's pretty relaxing I suppose." Gary said still studying Matt. The brown haired boy's face was so calm and peaceful. He is always calm in most situations. Gary flinched a little when Matt leaned closer to him.

"Sorry I didn't tell you about Derby. He uh…it's a complicated relationship." Matt explained sighing seeming annoyed when he thought about it. Does he really not like Derby? Why did he even agree to go out with him in the first place? Gary thought then he snorted.

"I just wanted both of you pansies to get out of the room. I'm uncomfortable around that type of stuff." He leaned back a little and shrugged his shoulders. "Not my thing."

Matt nodded and looked at the scared teen, smirking. "Well it seemed like your thing when you nearly attacked me with your lips."

Gary looked away from him trying to hide the slight blush on his face. "That never happened." He growled.

"Whatever dude." Matt shrugged his shoulders and looked down seeing Jimmy running away from prefects. "Aw man, he's at it again." The chilled out teen shook his head.

Gary looked back at him and his heart started to drop. The sunset shined on Matt face making his teal eyes look at bit darker. His hair was slightly away from his face so he could definitely see him now. His face seemed so warm and soft. His lips were slightly parted looking slightly pink matching his beautiful skin tone. The same beautiful teal eyes shined with life and curiosity. The smile lines on his face were like a painting.

"He so…"

"You wanna head back to the dorm?" Matt asked as Gary scratched the back of his head turning away from him quickly.

"I guess we can." The scarred teen replied turning to the roof walking towards the ladder with Matt behind him.

Gary climbed down first taking his time. He looked up to see Matt getting ready to come down.

"Don't stare at my ass okay?"

"In your wildest dreams princess boy."

…

Gary and I walked back in the boys dorm. I opened the door to see Tad on Gary's bed smiling. There were two questions in my head so far. How the hell did he find my room and does he not know that he is on a sociopath's bed?

"Hey Matty! I found your room." He beamed. His face dropped when he saw Gary walking into the room immediately glaring at him.

"Who the fuck is this?" Gary spat motioning to Tad making the ten year old sink into the bed in fear.

"Hey! Cool it, that's my cousin Tad." I explained as Gary made a face that I couldn't really read. "He enrolled here this morning."

"Well he's in my bed." Gary sneered.

Tad scrambled out of the bed and ran behind me. He grabbed my leg peeking at Gary who walked across the room to his bed. I looked down at the 10 year old and raised my eyebrow. Why is he so scared all of the sudden? I can see that Gary is intimidating but he's acting like…

"What's wrong?"

"…daddy." He mumbled.

My face fell in realization. Gary does act like Fred sometimes. Tad recognized it immediately and Gary reminded him of his past. Tad is used to mean people besides Fred. Fred would always try to hit him for no reason. Even if he came home 3 minutes late, he threatens him. I was the cause that Tad doesn't get beaten. Gary looked at both of us and frowned.

"What? The kid was on my bed! Damn…" he mumbled taking out his pajamas.

"Is he going to hit me?" Tad whined nearly crying.

"No, he's not like that okay? Gary's just a little upset about things." I leaned down at the younger boy who looked down. "Sometimes people say things and don't mean it. Everyone has a good soul, their soul has just been tainted that's all. Don't let anyone bully you. Just stay nice and be yourself okay?"

Tad nodded and started to smile again. "Okay."

"Where's your room?" I asked getting up.

"It's just a couple of doors down." He chirped. "I better get there. They put my stuff there and I don't want it to get lost."

I smiled and pat his head. "Alright kiddo. I'm here if you need me."

Tad smiled and ran out of the door happily saying goodnight before leaving me and Gary in the room. I closed the door and turned to my roommate who had an annoyed expression on his face.

"What?"

"Don't act like you care now." He suddenly snapped. "It's nothing anyway. Y'know, not telling your roommate about these sudden occurrences." He stood up walking towards me. "First it's that dick Derby and then your cousin. What's next are you and Petey getting married?"

Why does everyone keep mentioning me and Petey being in a relationship?!

"Well maybe I can give you some answers if you weren't distant." I shrugged walking towards the dresser. I pulled out my pajamas and threw them on the bed.

"Oh I'm distant? I didn't build over 10 friendships, not got into a homosexual relationship, AND get into a clique!" Gary boomed and I rolled my eyes.

"I'm not in a clique Gary. I'm just-"

"IN…a clique." Gary interrupted me. I threw my hands in the air and stomped towards him.

"How the hell does that make me in a clique?"

"Let's see…" the scarred teen mockingly put his finger on his bottom lip as if he was thinking. "Oh maybe because you're Derby's bitch!"

"I'm not even his boyfriend and you know that!"

"That isn't what the whole school said fairy boy!"

"Fuck what those assholes say because it doesn't matter what they think!" I suddenly yelled making Gary stare at me in slight shock. I covered my mouth realizing how loud I was. I started to blush as Gary chuckled at me.

"I didn't know that you had it in you princess. Looks like you need to cool off and go to bed." He smirked while laying back into his own bed.

"You just want to see me take my clothes off." I shot back as Gary grimaced at me and turned away.

"Whatever."

…

Tad walked down the hall avoiding the other people walking around and lingering. Most of them were nerds but he wasn't ready to make friends just yet. He hopes that his roommate isn't a creep or a crazy person like Gary. Tad walked into his room to see a seven foot boy(?) sitting on the biggest bed on the far right corner. He automatically turned to the smaller boy looking surprised.

Tad began to shake but he saw a twinkle in those big brown eyes. He instantly calmed down and walked towards the oversized teenager and extended his hand.

"Hi, I'm Tad."

The large teenager looked even more surprised and he abruptly stood up.

"Tiny boy not scared of Russell. Tiny boy thinks Russell is big joke!" he suddenly gets angry and Tad just lifted an eyebrow at him.

"Why are you angry?" he asked when Russell stopped roaring and stared at him blankly. "I want to introduce myself to you. I know you're not mean. You can fool me."

Russell stared at Tad's tiny hand for a long time and finally grabbed it giving him a firm shake.

"Russell."

"Hey…so you're my new roommate?"

"Russell didn't have roommate for a long time." He hung his head down. "Tiny kids and nerds scared of Russell." He looked back up into Tad's teal eyes. "Tad not scared. Tad nice to Russell."

Tad smiled at him and sat next to him. When he sat down, he reached to Russell's elbow. The major height difference is uncanny.

"Nope. That's because I can tell that you're nice on the inside."

Russell smiled and pats Tad's head. "Tad and Russell friends."

"We sure are. Hey, wanna help me find my Halloween costume?"

"Yes." He nodded giving Tad a reassuring smile. "Russell help."