Aaaaaand I'm late. Sorry guys I didn't update sooner. I'm a busy gal. Here's another chapter. I hope you guys like it :)
I opened my eyes and looked around the sunlit room. I squinted at the sudden brightness, groaning at nature. It seemed about ten or nine.
I sat up and rubbed my sleepy eyes as I glanced towards the clock. Yeah. 9:45. I looked over at Gary who was awake and writing something down. He quickly turned towards me when I got off of the bed and walked towards his.
"What are you doing?"
"Writing on a piece of paper obviously."
I rolled my eyes. "What exactly are you writing on that piece of paper?"
He chuckled and glanced at me. "I am working on my plan on taking over this dump. You'll see. I'll have this whole school spiraling against each other."
I sighed and walked over to the dresser to get my uniform. I didn't really pay attention to Gary's shenanigans anyway. Rule the school this. Take down the cliques that. It gets pretty old you know?
I slipped off my t-shirt and threw it in the laundry hamper like it was a basketball. Hm, I never knew I had good aim. I was about to take off my pants but I felt eyes scan all over my back. I turned at Gary who quickly looked back down at his paper. I chuckled and completely turned to him.
"If you wanted to watch me strip then you could've just asked Gare Bear." I smiled using the nickname quite well.
"Well for starters I like girls and you're Derby's bitch." Gary replied still writing on the piece of paper more intensely.
"True." I smirk pulled at my lips deciding to tease him a little. I wonder how Gary feels about me. I wonder how affected he would be if I keep bringing up Derby. "You know, Derby is actually a nice guy." Lie. "He's so compassionate and understanding." A bigger lie. "I wouldn't mind if he kisses me."
Gary suddenly got angry and threw down his pencil. "I bet you would! How about you go do that and get outta my sight!"
I gulped then turned away from to continue putting my clothes on. Suddenly I heard the bedroom door slam. I stifled a chuckle and looked at myself in the mirror. My cheeks were strangely red. Why was I blushing? Maybe I liked Gary when he's jealous. What? It seems adorable to me.
I put my uniform on and walked out of the door giving one last glance at the bathroom door.
…
During gym, Jimmy, Petey, and I were sitting on bleachers where Mr. Burton couldn't see us. The jocks and other students were working out while we were being lazy. I mean, I gotta admit, watching Algie doing sit ups are hilarious! Petey was drinking a bottle of water looking guilty as Jimmy and I were sitting next to each other without a care in the world.
"So Matt, how long have you been gay?"
I blinked at him. That was pretty unexpected Jimmy.
"To be honest, three weeks ago." I shrugged as Jimmy and Petey stared at me in confusion.
"So you find guys attractive?" the buff boy asked as I shook my head finding an answer.
"I…don't know."
"Do you think Ted is cute?" Petey asked pointing at the meat headed jock.
To be honest, Ted is pretty handsome. If he would get that cocky and shitty attitude out of the way, then maybe we could be something.
"Nope." I answered truthfully.
"Ivan Alexander?"
"No."
"Lucky De Luca?"
"Nah."
"Derby-"
"Fuck no."
"C'mon Matt, you can't be gay and not be attracted to the guys here." Jimmy spoke shaking his head.
"Just because I'm gay that doesn't mean that I want to bone every guy that walks pass me." I explained.
"I-I think it's good that you don't like Derby. He-he's kind of a creep." Petey stammered glancing at me and Mr. Burton who was yelling at the jocks.
"I don't like Derby." I groaned rolling my eyes.
"Then who do you like?" Jimmy asked.
I looked around the area making sure that no one is close. I see Mandy and the other cheerleaders talking and laughing about something. They were a pretty fair distance though. I sighed and looked back at the curious boys.
"Okay, just don't tell anyone." They nodded and I took a deep breath. Petey nervously took another swig of water. Hopefully it doesn't surprise him too much. "I like Gary."
Petey spat out his drink as Jimmy chuckled as if he didn't believe what he just heard.
"I'm sorry…" Jimmy laughed and looked at me with a confused and angry look. "You like who?"
"Gary?" I shrugged cringing a little.
"Matt…" Petey paused to continue coughing. He finally stopped to take a deep breath and answer me. "I don't really think it's a good idea to like Gary. He's kind of erm, well a manipulative sociopath."
"Thanks Detective Pete. I kind of figured that one out already." I rolled my eyes and sighed. I shouldn't be mad at Petey or Jimmy. They are only trying to help. They are really good friends if I can trust them with secrets.
"Well he just seems like a nark to me." Jimmy shrugged. "There's just something about him that I don't trust. Take it from me, I forge my mother's signatures all of the time. I can definitely tell when someone is lying."
"I just don't know what to do you guys…"
"Just…do whatever your heart tells you." Petey nodded. "Just try not to get hurt in the process."
"You're such a dork Petey." Jimmy chuckled as he playfully smacked the femme boy's arm.
Petey rubbed it as if he was in actual pain and then he automatically snapped his head behind me. "I'm going to put ice on that later, but now Mandy is walking towards us."
Jimmy and I turned around to see if Petey was joking. I mean, that's a pretty good joke. Mandy doesn't really talk to any of us at all.
And sure enough, she was walking towards us. She was looking at me the whole time as she sashayed across the bleachers. Once she caught up to us, she put her hands on her hips as if she was going to announce something huge.
"Hey Matt, I just wanted you to know that you're totally invited to my Halloween Party in the community room."
I stared at her as if she was speaking another language. Is she seriously inviting me to a party? She's probably plotting something devious. I've seen too many movies about girls backstabbing other girls. Uh…not that I watch Lifetime or anything.
"Is this a joke?"
"Excuse m-"
"Because if it is, it's not really funny. Whatever you're plotting, you better tell me now or I will ruin it by not going." I stared at her, waiting for a reaction.
A grin pulled at her lips when she crossed her arms. "Oooh, you're pretty smart Matt. I'll give you props for that one. And no, I'm seriously inviting you as a guest."
"Oh, well in that case it sounds cool." I shrugged not really caring. I'm not even sure if I'll be attending that jock infested party.
"Awesome, I'll see you there!" she smiled turning on her heels beginning to walk away.
"Jimmy and Petey are coming too right?" I inquired.
Mandy turned her head around so fast that I thought she cracked her neck a little.
"Um, you mean pink-as-shit and brawn freak? No thanks." She hissed rather harshly.
"Well, then I'm not going."
"What?"
"If I'm going to attend your stupid party, then I have to bring some normal people along." I stood up to her face to face. "And another thing, don't you ever call my friends that again. Apologize."
The other cheerleaders in the background seemed to hear the whole scene. They all stared our direction with wide eyes and loose jaws. Mandy seemed shocked then she huffed and glared at Jimmy and Petey.
"I'm…sorry." Mandy hesitated while hissing out the apology.
"I didn't believe that for one fuckin' second." Jimmy smirked and crossed his arms. "I want a 5 page apology placed on my desk tomorrow morning. Followed by a spare key to the girl's dorm."
"No way!" she screamed.
"Fine, then I'm not going." I stated as she groaned.
"Would you…ugh like the key in a gift bag?" she growled as Jimmy high fived me. "What about you!?" she snapped at Petey as he backed away nervously.
"Th-the apology is just fine."
"Good. I'll see you there Matt. Oh, It's a shame that you're dating Derby."
I twitched in annoyance. I almost forgot about that asshole. He arranged a meeting with Dr. Crabblesnitch to make sure that I have 5 classes with him. His excuse was that 'He's far more comfortable around me than anyone else.' The old man bought it too.
Mandy waved at me goodbye and turned towards the other cheerleaders yelling at them to keep practicing.
"Can't wait for the party." Jimmy snickered.
"Me neither." A mysterious voice appeared behind us.
We all quickly turned around to see the person behind us. I groaned and rolled my eyes.
"Derby, where the fuck did you come from?" I glared at the blonde and Bif crossed his arms next to him.
"I've been following you around. Even though I don't participate in athletic activities." He then proceeded to jump between me and Jimmy, making the shorter teen growl in anger. "It's almost lunch you know. Our hot meals are awaiting us. I want you to sit with me today." He added gently grabbing my hand.
I looked over at Jimmy and Petey who reluctantly nodded.
"Fine. I guess another one of the lunch lady's meals will be an appetizing treat."
"Oh no." Bif spoke up. "We're having a four star meal delivered to us. My father bring us lunch from home every day."
"Wait what?"
…
We went into the lunch room and I kid you not, I see about 5 waiters standing near the preppies table with about 16 big platters covered with steel dish covers. Derby walked in confidently holding my hand as I stared at the table still shocked at what was going on. The thing that got me was that everyone just walked right next to it like it was normal.
"What the fuck?" I yelled staring at the big table in confusion.
"Yes. It's nice isn't it? All thanks to Bif." Derby turned towards his best mate nodding in appreciation. "We eat like this all of the time."
I was about to say something until Pinky suddenly sat next to me. She gave me a wide smile and pat my leg.
"You have to get used to eating like this Matt." When she said my name she tapped my leg really hard.
I winced and nodded as they all turned to one of the waiters who cleared his throat.
"Today we will be having the fresh lobster with a side of caviar. Our main dish is the world's famous Fleur Burger."
I dropped my jaw in shock. The burger that costs $5,000?! They have GOT to be joking. They removed the dosh covers and the preps began to eat properly. I stared at the expensive food in front of me. How is this happening right now? I'm eating lunch with the preps. I looked around and saw other kids eating the lunch lady's disgusting slop. I saw Tad sitting with his friends and he didn't even look at the mess in front of him. I looked over at Jimmy and Petey sitting at our table. They were eating the bowl as if they were used to it.
"Honey, what's wrong? You haven't touched your food." Derby asked worriedly as I turned my attention to him.
"Yeah, I'm not eating it."
The whole table gasped and stared at me. They began to murmur in worry as Derby looked as if he didn't know what to say.
"Oh my…you're used to peasant food. Of course! I'll send you some uh…Bif what's that place called?"
"McDonalds."
"AH yes! McDonalds!" Derby yelled triumphantly. "I'll send that to you right away."
Before I can say anything, someone tapped my shoulder. I turned to see Gary trying to say something to Derby.
"I need to talk to him for a second."
His voice was stern and nearly threatening. I looked up into his mysterious dark brown eyes trying to figure out what he could possibly want.
I stood up and looked back at Derby. "I'll be back okay?"
The blonde was hesitant for a moment, but eventually he nodded and returned to his meal sadly.
I followed Derby down the end of the empty hallway watching his every movement. Not visible weapon around him. I'm just trying to make sure that Gary doesn't stiff me like was Connor Van Trap did to me last year. I was walking with him and all of the sudden he started to feel me up. Let's just say that he got what he deserved.
Gary sharply turned to me looking pretty pissed.
"Not in a clique I see? Yet you're fucking eating with the preps!"
"Well I couldn't just say no. I mean…Derby is my boyfriend." I shrugged my shoulders as he growled.
"First you say he is and now you say he isn't. Use your head Matt!" he paced around a little making me a little scared. I haven't known Gary long enough to see his moments of anger, but this is pretty damn intimidating.
He snapped my thoughts pushing me into the lockers. I couldn't react fast enough before his face was inches from mine.
"You like him better than me don't you?"
I took a deep breath.
"No." I answered truthfully.
"Good." He whispered as he planted a soft kiss on my lips. "I think about you."
"I think about you too." I mumbled while staring into his eyes.
Someone could walk down this hallway any moment. That didn't really seem to matter now. Every time that I'm with Gary, I feel safe and secured. Yet, I feel something negative within him that I should stay away from. I don't want to be away from him.
"I have to-"
"Don't." he interrupted me softly grabbing my hand. "I don't want you to run towards him."
"I know. I…"
We sat there in silence before he let go of my hand. My breath stopped. The peace isn't here anymore. Gary stared at me and then backed away walking towards the end of the hallway. From a distance I can hear him mumble something.
"I won't let you run away…not this time."
I stared at him walk away until I couldn't see him anymore. Gary.
Whoa. What's up with that? Will their relationship improve? How will Mandy's party turn out? Will someone find out about Gary and Matt's relationship Find out next time on Dragon Ball-
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