Man of the world

This story happens before ¿Quién eres? story begins.

The cruelty of the world very much still exist but it's changing for the better. Although same sex relationships are looked down upon, public opinions are starting to shift but many still prefer to stay traditional wether they like to or not. At this point magic was still being discovered but almost taboo. So those who are born with gifts they often kept it to themselves or only let a select few know of it.

This is the story of a Pastel mixed Boy name Jason Love with the unique ability to read people's emotions and truly see someone's deepest desires. And a Dark Dressed Black boy named Drake Johnson that grew up in a very traditional black cultured setting to him that's the only life he knew but there was something different about him.

Growing up, their lives were completely different. Jason parents saw how he didn't really like the things the other boys did, he never roughhouse or get his clothes dirty. He grew tried of the male standard clothes and began to wear what made him happy. His parents were a little weary of it but quickly put those feelings aside for they loved their son no matter what. His school life is pretty neutral and many people accepted him and made a few close friends. While others just felt like it wasn't their business for the way Jason presented himself.

On the other hand Drake grew up like a typical boy, got into fights, holes in his jeans, rough and tough and always acting bad. But if he was with a select group of people he's very understanding and quick witted. For a young man he has an old soul. He really a man of the world. Now, going through school he acted like he was a traditional black guy but he knew he was slightly different but that was the only thing he didn't understand. He had a few "girlfriends" but, never really boasted about what he liked in women unless there were people around then he act like a typical boy. Until one day he moved to a new state and transferred to Jason's school.

First day back from Summer vacation

Jason- "Hey Carla, I haven't seen you since the beginning of summer, how you doing gurl? How was the trip?"

Carla- "It was amazing, me and the fam went to New York City for the rest of it and it was phenomenal bitch"

Jason- "Awesome, I didn't see you in the enrollment line last week Wednesday. Did you read my text so we end up in the same classes?"

Carla- "Yes hoe of course. We landed on Wednesday night and came Thursday and signed up"

Jason reads her emotions and see she's half lying.

Jason- "huh?"

Carla- "wHAt?!"

J- "why you lying to me?"

C- "Aht? I-"

J- "You didn't read the text message until after you enrolled didn't you?"

C- "Fuck you, yes But we got Home EC, drivers Ed and Social Studies together."

J- "at least that's something, we can get our next semester classes set together then."

C- "Yeah"

J- "Anyways, I saw more than half our classmates from last year in line, what about you?"

C- "About the same, but I think I've seen someone new idk idc."

J- "ok cool"

First period bell rings

J- "welp time to go hoe, first period SS."

They both started heading to class

C- "Yeah we're lucky we got it with Mr. Green, rumor has it he actually lived through those times. That's why his stories of history sound so real and accurate."

J- "You know that's a damn lie. No way he could've lived then, he would have to be well over 3000 years old"

C- "well he's been working here for 50 years but he still look exactly the same in every year book photo."

J- "don't listen to those rumors one old bitch is the same as any other old bitch. They stay the same forever."

C- "You right"

They enter the class.

J- "gurl, let's go to the back quick"

C- "Rodger that Officer Pastel"

We moved quick but for some reason even the bad kids, and the 'i couldn't care less' kids basically fought to be in the front of the class. Leaving 3 open seats in the back and one in front of Carla.

C- "Damn I think folks changed over the summer"

J- "Nope they still exactly the same, they're are legitimately eager to listen to Mr. Green because of these damned rumors"

Class starts and Mr. Green walks in.

Yoyo- "Alright everything welcome back from vacation. To get this started, No I am not 3000 years old and 2 I just love history and the accuracy of it. That is all. Other then that I'm going to let's this week be a free learn week for you to acclimate back to school..."

Everyone prepares to cheer

Yoyo- "But..."

They started to become disappointed

Y- "if anyone wants to come up a talk about your summer, please respectful and let them. If nobody, then as a strong believer of laissez-faire, your free time begins."

After like 2 minutes

J- "hmm, hey Carla"

C- "yeah bitch"

J- "for some strange reason I can't read Mr. Green's emotions"

C- "Damn that's sad, he must be hella dead inside, but he looks happy -fake tear wipe- *sighs* So strong."

J- "No hmmm maybe, i don't know it's a first. all things have feelings, dead or alive. Huh?"

I try a little harder to read then all of a sudden he lock eyes with me and it felt like his emotions told me to 'stop', and he went back to normal like nothing happened.

'HOLY SHIT THAT NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE NEVER AGAIN WITH HIM' I thought to myself

3 minutes passed

Y- "OK..."

Someone come rushing in to class late. Must've been a new kid.

New- "I'm sorry I'm late. I..."

Mr. Green- "Your a new student, come up and introduce yourself and tell use what you did over the summer."

New- "um ok, Hello I'm Drake Johnson I'm from Georgia and for most of the summer I really just chilled and moved here so yeah."

Mr. Green- "Good job Drake, have a sit in front of Carla." Carla raises her hand instantly and she was shocked did but played it off. "And now, you can start your free learn."

A wave of relief swept across the room.

J- "Bitch I have a feeling teach had that planned some how"

C- "you and your fucking conspiracies, you tell me not to listens to rumors"

J- "cuz there's no fucking truth in rumors but when there's coincidences it's different"

C- "no fucking way, but anyways what you doing after school?"

J- "gurl, i need to redo my nails i kinda picked up something wrong and it chipped most of the paint off"

I looked at my nails and accidentally looked at Drake at the same time and read his emotions. It was mostly fear, adrenaline, and anxiety. Basically first day jitters but he know how to mask it really well. He's interesting.

Class ends.

C- "I'm so glad we picked Mr. Green's class we gonna have an easy semester."

J- "Yes next home ec, but I wanna read that new kid."

C- "oooo bestie got a crush"

J- "what? No"

C- "uh-huh, well you might need to wait in line because Mr. Tall Dark Handsome Straight Stallion have a line of girls"

J- "yeah and like the hoe you are you wanna get in too."

C- "shit I want him to get into it"

J- "Gurl you nasty"

We laughed and walked pass.

I glanced at him, even though he looked happy and being salacious with the girls, his emotion read boredom and sightly crestfallen. But for a quick second he saw me and he went through a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement, hope, anxeity, embrassement, disgust, anger then depress. All the while he smiled like nothing happened.

J- "well that was weird."

C- "I know he striaght up stared at me for 5 mintues"

J- "You mean 5 seconds no wonder you did't pass math."

Maybe he wasn't looking at me but through me.

C- "Ik bitch damn why you so mean"

J- "Me mean? hoe, do you need me to list how mean you are?

Silence fell on her

J- "Exactly. Oh look we're here"

C- "I wonder who our teacher will be"

They walk in, and Lo and Behold Mr. Green was the teacher there too.

C- "omg yes another easy class"

J- "how he get here before us?"

C- "Rumors have it, there's secret maintenance tunnels under the school teachers use"

J- "You and these damn rumors"

C- "Then you explain why"

The bell rings

Mr. Green- "Welcome to home ec. I'm going make it easy for you. And tell you what y'all need to do to pass the semester. Practice cooking with your partner, every Friday make an edible simple dish for the class. If you do then A not then F. And you guys only have one project make 2 identical, 5 layer high cakes the week before The Winter dance. Who ever wins, Their cake will be the center of attention for the dance. The classroom is open every Saturday for extra help. Any question?"

The room was silent

Mr. Green- "Ok, I'll let the computer pick your partners"

they groaned

Mr. Green- "Aye in the real world you have Zero choice on who you work with, so make the best of it... Ok Now the computer pairs Lucas with Abigal, Jorden & William, Carla & Mary, Victoria & Alex, Theresa & Victor, Jason & Drake, Adam & Marceline and finally Carolyn and Nathaniel. Alrighty then Good Luck."

I watched people go to thier partners

C- "Damn you get to work with Mr. Hot."

J- "ugh, this is gonna be a headache, So many chick want his ass, umm where is he."

Drake makes it in

Drake- "Sorry I'm late Mister ... Green?"

- "Yes, budget cuts I teach 4 different subjects"

D- "Ah"

Mr. Green- "well anyways you're partnered up with Jason for the whole semester, no switching. he's over there in the pink shirt. Here's the syllabus. Good Luck."

D- "thanks Mr. Green"

Drake came and sat down next to me. He still looked cool as a pickle but he's angry and anxious at the same time. Why?

J- "So Drake"

D- "Sup lil man"

J- "Yeaaaa, well we cook every Friday and make 2 cakes for winter dance. That's basically it."

D- "Well fuck, i don't know how to cook. You can do that for me can't cha?"

Hmm he's lying but why?

J- "Yeah no, i can help you learn how to."

D- "Why not, aren't you and your kind like the best at these classes?"

J- "My kind?"

D- "You know"

J- "I don't know, Elaborate."

D- "ya know gay people"

J- "who said I was gay?"

D- "You know like how you talk, and dress"

J- "Umm no that's not how that work, you know what I don't care. See you later Drake."

The bell rings and i left with Carla.

J- "Gurl that dude is so dense, it's not even funny"

C- "And you wanna change that?"

J- "In all honesty, i really don't care. I just hope he doesn't bail on our work."

C- "mmhmm"

J- "gurl bye"

Next Day back in home ec

J- "Alright Drake what you want to cook for friday."

D- "I don't know, you can cook whatever you want friday it's not like we even have to be here."

I rolled my eyes

J- "whatever boy"

I got up and went to Carla who partner was also M.I.A.. I look at Drake and it seemed like he wanted to say something but he bit his tongue. I really don't care.

C- "Damn I was going crazy with boredom, but anyways rumor has it..."

J- "You and these damn rumors again..."

C- "Hold on you might like this one"

J- "Ok what's up?"

C- "Well your friend Drake is going out with Emily."

J- "Calling him my friend is a stretch like a mozzarella cheese stretch. Also that's cool my Ex found another boyfriend i don't care."

C- "Yeah right remember back in middle school you raged out when you saw Jake kiss Courtney your other ex and you threw he down the hall and he nearly fell out the window. The cracked glass is still there."

J- "yeah and I dropped her like a bad habit, but Jake was my friend and knew I was going out with her. So Karma found him and used me to give judgement."

(I wish I could tell the full truth about that situation maybe one day)

C- "You're funny as hell."

J- "But I'm not with her so she's free game."

The bell rings

C- "let's go I need your opinion on some makeup I'm gonna wear on my date tonight."

J- "Sure, whatever"

We started to head out but Drake kept his head down and it looked like he didn't notice the bell.

J- "Hold on right quick"

I went back and tapped him.

J- "Earth to Drake, am I coming in clear."

He jumped up and looked around.

D- "Class over already"

Hmmm he's emotions aren't ones of some just waking up.

J- "yeah, your feet are on the ground but your head are in the clouds. What's up?"

He looked confused on how I could tell he wasn't sleep.

D- "Oh it was nothing, I was thinking about my gf Emily."

J- "hmm ok bye"

He lied to me again. Why? I left and caught up with Carla. We talked for a minute

J- "A black and pink outfit would be perfect with pink lipstick."

C- "Thanks I'll see you later"

Next week Friday right before home ec.

C- "Moment of truth let see if me and Mary's macarons turn out good."

J- "that's cool, told Drake to just make or bring in some glaze for the creme filled donuts if not it's ok says as long as it's edible."

C- "yeah, I'll race you"

She dashes off

J- "Bitch I ain't chasing you"

The halls were mostly empty and as I passed by the stairs Drake popped up and gave me the icing bag.

D- "I told you I didn't know how to cook, my mom made it for us."

Hmm he's lying

J- "Ahh ok, seeya in class"

D- "Bye"

He dashes off in a random direction even though we're going to the same class.

J- "ok?"

I made it to class and put the glaze on them. Drake somehow arrived late. The class tried our donuts and said they were amazing, the glaze was remarkable. Drake played it cool and acted like he didn't do anything because bad boys don't cook. He really wasn't letting go of his tough guy facade. Whatever floats his boat.

asked me to stay after.

Mr. Green- "So Jason, is Drake your friend?"

J- "Well that would be a stretch"

Y- "Ah ok, well why is acting like he's not helping you with the class? I saw him give you the piping bag."

J- "In honestly I don't even know, he said that his mom made it for him."

Y- "hmm that doesn't seem right. usually women use Rosé water for glaze, that glaze was made with Orange zest in which men usually use. Hopefully he doesn't think it not masculine to cook."

J- "Same"

Y- "Well if you can, look out for him highschool is already tough enough. At least with friends it's a little easier."

J- "Ok Mr. Green"

And I left.

Yoyo POV

-In yoyo mind- "I'm confused as hell why he keep calling me Mr. Green, we're alone? I guess he wanna stay professional"

Jason POV

At lunch Carla went over to sit with her boyfriend so I over and ate lunch with my friends that one the basketball team. We all was having a good time than I saw Drake walking alone outside. I told them I'll be right back and went outside.

J- "What's up Drake"

I startled him a little

D- "OH hiiii... you?"

J- "Jason... We've been in the same class for 2 weeks now."

D- "Huh? OH rriiiight Pinky"

J- "...No, Jason"

I was slightly irritated and almost bailed on him. But for some reason when I read his emotions it looked too calm and relaxed for someone with new kid syndrome 30 minutes ago.

J- "Anyways if you want I can introduce you to my friends."

D- "umm yeah sure"

I brought him in and introduced him to them and we all had a good time, but something's off but whatever. The next monday he was back to normal and halfway avoiding me. Weeks went on and he became popular and every Friday he would secretly hand me our Home EC project. I guess Mr. Green was right about it but it seems like a him problem so I let it be. Sometime you just got to pray some more to save your soul. Now it's the Friday before the Big Cake Project is due. I passed by Mr. Popular with his girlfriend Emily wrapped his waist. I was walking with Carla and I waved at him and the rest. But as I passed by I heard "pink faggot" i rolled my eyes and keep walking. I had to drag Carla cause there was murder in her eyes.

Drake POV

2 minutes earlier

Drake- "Yeah back at my old school on the last Friday of the month we only had to be there for 2 hours. We did fuck all and no one cared."

-In Drake's mind- "I'm so glad these people are so chilled around here. Oh no here comes Jason, please for the love of God don't notice me I don't want to lose my friends for associating with a gay boy. Oh shit he waved at me I'll just ignore it."

Victor- "Oh, you know Jason? That's..."

Drake- "Him phf I don't know that Pink Faggot"

Victor- "... Cool.?,?"

-In Drake mind- "oh fuck are they cool with him"

They went silent for a second

Victor- "Well it seems like you have some problems you need to deal with. Because that dude over there vouch for you for being cool. Let's go guys."

They all but Emily and Alex left like I had the plague. Alex with a very disappointed look in his face says.

Alex- "No use trying to change this world if you won't let this world change you."

And then he walked off.

Emily unwrapped herself from me.

Emily- "I know you're a hard boy but you was seriously uncool. When he was my boyfriend he literally gave me the world and still the best person I know. I wish I never cheated on him but Karma found me and made me fall in love with a bigot."

Drake- "WAIT NO. I, I can change I'll apologize."

E- "No, like victor said you need to fix yourself first. Bye Drake. I'll be around."

She looked so disappointed in me and walked away. Damn that's was pitiful I'm going on the roof.

Jason POV

Me and Carla made it to home ec and I handed in my weekly assignment.

Class was halfway over and Drake didn't show up yet but I didn't care.

J- "Hey Mr. Green, may I go to the restroom"

Mr Green- "Yes You may. Also can you take my plant to the rooftop it look like it need a little more sunlight."

J- "Ok"

I came up to him and he whispered to me.

Y- "No use reading other's emotions when you can't read your own."

No gonna lie but that did spook me a little that he knew my power without me telling him but I think he always known but why now is he telling me this?

J- "Yes Sir"

I left and handled my business and looked in the mirror.

-in Jason's mind- "Hmm still the same, I can't read anything"

I took the plant to the roof and unfortunately I ran into Drake up there. But something's wrong? It looked like he was crying? I came a little closer and it smelled like something was on fire. Then I Saw it.

Jason- "What the hell are you doing?! Smoking weed? Why?"

Drake- "broooo chill it's cool"

J- "no it's not," i grabbed it and stepped on it. "THAT NOT GONNA FIX YOU LIFE but you know what I don't fucking care you ruin your life the way you fucking want to, i give up."

I stormed off and headed back to class.

J- "The nerve of that guy"

I stopped at the classroom door and saw my reflection although my reading with still nothing I saw a small red aura within it. I think that's just my rage from earlier, "I'm fine". I enter the room.

Mr. Green- "Welcome back from your fieldtrip did you learn anything new?"

J- "From a bathroom and roof trip? No"

Y- "Ah ok i thought you'll at least pick up a straggler. I see that didn't work out."

-In Jason's mind- "I think he knew he was up there. How?"

I quickly went back to my seat and went on with my day. For the next few days there were no sign of him. Now it's Thursday a day before our cake project is due. I see Emily in the hallway.

J- "Hey Em, have you talked to Drake lately?"

Emily- "Hey Jayjay, and no i haven't and also I'm sorry for what he said about you last week. If I would've known if he was like that I would've never let him date me."

J- "It's alright, you can never know how someone really are until it happens. But you're ok. I'll see you later."

E- "Seeya"

I gave her a hug and went on to home ec.

Mr. Green - "Alright class, Tomorrow is basically the last day of class for the semester. Remember Two identical 5 layer cake for your final. And the best cake will be for Saturday's Winter Dance. I'll keep the class open after school to allow any student to finish or make final touches. Good luck y'all."

Class ended and I stood behind to talk to Mr Green privately.

J- "Hey Mr Green, do you know what ever happened to Drake?"

Y- "No not really. It's not like I can keep track of these highschool dramas."

J- "oh there's no drama between us"

Y- "uh-huh how about this, you really care about something you say you don't care about."

J- "yeah right, i really truly don't care about him. He's just my partner that i couldn't change from, cause you said 'just like in real life you can't choose how you work with' right?"

Y- "Yup and I also said 'no use reading other's emotions when you can't even read your owns'.

-End of Chapter 1-