Kevin struggled trying to recuperate from his last attacks, But, with out Janis , it was hard. He hid most of the time now and tried to be invisible as possible. He didn't even want his parents to know him. At school he just avoided everyone including Janis. He tried to convince himself that it was for the best if He didn't see her. He was quickly going down hill. He rarely responded to anything anymore, except for when chase order him to.
As he heard the bell rang , he looked at the door "Why go?" He thought. "It really doesn't matter." He then turned away and curled up in a ball. He started to sob as he thought of Janis. He wanted to see her and feel her warmth. "She's probably has forgotten me! … I'm nothing anyway." He sobbed harder. His mind went back on chase as he cried. He had been slammed against the chairs in the cafeteria. He wanted everything to stop.
His sting had grown, filling up his chest and lasting several seconds. He could barely move since his restless nights had returned. His parents have begun to get concern. "I'm fine!" He would say trying to dodge their glances. He knew they wouldn't understand what was going on. He wanted to be comforted by Janis. He then thought of his coach. "She's his daughter!" He whimpered. He then thought of the last time he saw her. It was over a week since that awful day. He knew it was the right thing. He didn't want to get into any more trouble with Chase.
Kevin then touched his elbow and felt that the bump that Chase had given him the day earlier was still there. He then heard Chases voice. "I'm nothing." He thought as he sobbed more. He wished he had never even tried out for football and had never met chase in the first place. "I was a jerk, trying to stick up for my self." He thought as he gasped a breath. "I should of just kept quiet, just like the rest of the team."
It was at the end of along and tiring day at practice. Most of the boys kept quiet, except Kevin. He was grumbling to himself about Chase and how hard he was being on them He then looked at the others. "WHAT"S WRONG WITH YOU?" He shouted. "STICK UP FOR YOUR SELVES!"
"Ease up Kevin." One boy said as Kevin started to throw his gear off. "They're just trying to get to us."
"WELL! " Kevin shouted as he started to stew.
"Just Keep quiet , short fused Kevin. Then Head player Chase might ease up on you." Rolf said.
"YOU GUYS ARE PUSH OVERS!" Kevin yelled as he stormed out of the changing area. "I'll deal with Chase my self!"He grumbled. He soon found chase entering the locker room. He glared at him and the rest of the varsity team.
"What are you staring at?" Chase growled at Kevin. Kevin just glared at him. " Want more than I gave you?"
"I HAD IT WITH YOU!" Kevin yelled as he squeezed his fist tightly.
Chase then grabbed Kevin and slammed him against the wall. "LOOK YOU LITTLE TURD! YOU ARE REALLY GETTING ON MY LAST NERVE!" Chase yelled. The rest of the freshmen team was now around him. "WHY DON'T YOU "FALL IN LINE" huh?" Chase growled quietly so only Kevin could hear. Kevin tried to squirm out but couldn't.
"I'M NOT AFRAID OF YOU!" Kevin yelled. Chase then glared at him for a second then tossed him down.
"YOU BETTER START GETTING IN SHAPE! Chase yelled at Kevin." I Hope this has taught a lesson." Chase growled as he stared at the freshmen.
The fallowing weeks, The varsity backed off of the freshmen, but, Chase "kept on" Kevin. Kevin thought that Chase was trying to make him a better player. As it got closer to the weekend, Chase had pulled Kevin aside and told him he wanted to give him some special training. Excited that this might be a turning point Kevin willing agreed. He was going to spend some time with Chase. He even boasted about their plans. He never knew what Chase really had in store.
They had done their "special training" a few times. Kevin kept hoping that the torture would end. But, it never did. He wanted to tell the others, but, chase threatened that if he did tell, he would go after Rolf. Knowing that he needed to protect the rest of the team, he kept quiet. Until the initiation day.
That Monday morning, the varsity met the freshmen at dawn out on the field. The called it a test, but, the guys knew what to expect a little. "All right, scum" Chase drilled to the freshmen, "TODAY IS THE DAY WE SEE WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF. " Kevin, who was standing in the back and was already trembling from the days prior, Glanced around at the others. He then spotted Rolf. He was only a few feet away from him.
"Rolf! … Rolf" Kevin tried to get his attention. Starving and weak, his paranoia was growing. He was wearing his hood, trying to hide the bruises and a black eye that Chase had given him, "ROLF!". Rolf looked towards his direction and waved. "NO! Rolf! I … got to get…. ROLF" Kevin yelled louder.
"What's with you?" Another kid asked.
"Look man ! We need to get out of here! I'm telling you this is not good!" Kevin pleaded desperately with him . "Look, we're going to get killed! We got to escape!" Kevin's voice was panicked and shifty.
"Coach says that the varsity team does this every year." The boy said as others started to stare. Rolf then looked to. "Chill!"
"ROLF!" Kevin finally yield loud enough for Chase to hear! Rolf finally came over.
"Absent to the cul-de-sac Kevin, You look pail." Rolf said.
"I got to get out of hear! We got to get out of here! Dude this isn't good. Chase has got plans for us. HE"S AFTER ME!" Kevin said as he grabbed Rolf's shirt. "I… Listen the only way!..." Kevin then heard footsteps He quickly backed away from Rolf as Chase came closer.
"Looks like we have a troublemaker." Chase laughed as he circled Kevin. "What's a Matter …..Hairs? Scared?"
"Nnnno! " Kevin gulped as he heard his newly given Name.
"Well then… As I was saying, you guys are running! " Chase order. Kevin over heard the Plans. Chase went over them the night before with the other guys. He knew that they were going to chase the Freshmen into the woods until they dropped. Kevin started to back away when Chase stopped him by putting his hand on Kevin's Shoulder. Kevin tried to mustard up some strength, but, was to weak and starving to. "ALL RIGHT!" Chase yelled," If you come make it back here, your in! If not.. " Chase trailed of laughing. There then was a gun shot. Kevin watch every teammate leave in slow motion. He then watch Rolf leave. He tried to start out b, but Chase held him back. "Where do you think you're going?" Chase asked Kevin as he shoved him down. "GET UP!" Chase ordered.
Kevin then saw the woods. He saw the group fade as they ran on a head of him. He then started to hear foot steps around him. He froze as he heard Chases laughter. He knew Chase was after him. While trying to find a way out, he felt a hand on his shoulder. A group pf boys then circle him. "Look who it is." Chase laughed as Kevin started to trembled. He then felt the group's rath as he wasa shoved from one senior to the next.
Kevin woke up in a cold sweat. He realized that he was back in the closet. He then looked at the clock. As he sat on the floor of the closet, he listen to the passers bye. He wanted to move but, couldn't . A vision of Janis crossed his mind as he held back tears. She was the only one that knew who he was. The only one that knew he existed. He then felt tears fall off his check. Once again, He turned away from the door and curled up.
Finally he had gotten enough strength and courage to leave and to try to make it to a class. He slowly open the door and headed down the empty hall. As he turned the corner he felt his body giving out. He then leaned up against the wall for balance. He tried to take a few more steps but, couldn't. His stomach started to burn. He then heard foot steps and a familiar voice. "Are you OK?" She asked. Kevin turned his head away so, that she couldn't tell who he was.
"It's just hairs Nazz." One of Nazz's friends responded," We're going to be late."
"He doesn't look to good." Nazz said as she knelt down by Kevin. He then scooted closer to the wall. "Hey, I'll help you to the nurses." Nazz reached out her hand but, Kevin only gasped.
"Look, You know he's weird . He's probably fine" The girl said," We better just leave him alone. Who knows what he'll do."
"I just want to make sure you're OK." Nazz spoke softy. Kevin tried to move . Nazz reached out her hand again to him. He then pushed away and got up only to walk a few feet. "Are you OK?" Nazz asked. Kevin shook his head yes. He then heard more footsteps.
"What are you doing? Is Hairs bothering you?" Kevin Jumped at Chase's voice.
"I was just seeing if he was OK. He fell." Nazz said backing away.
"He is! " Chase said sternly. He then moved closer to Kevin, "I'll help him." Kevin cower knowing that he was going to get grabbed by Chase. As he heard the two girls leave. Chase picked Kevin up and Smash him against the wall. "WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT TALKING TO OTHERS?" Chase yelled softy. Kevin only trembled as Chase drug him in to the locker room.