The nerd Project 3

Chapter 2: Dakota

Chapter 2

Dakota’s pov

I was worried about being in this classroom.

It’s because of Mrs. Ross that I am even here.

Why didn’t she tell me someone else was teaching the class?

I never would have agreed to this.

I wanted to make her proud.

She believed in me when everyone else said I would never amount to anything.

If she trusted this guy then I guess I did too.

I looked at the laptop, and was scared I was going to break it.

I have never had anything brand new before.

I have been in the system since I was a year old.

My mom sold me for drugs so they took me away, and placed me in a home.

No one in my family wanted me so I have been passed to home after home.

Once I get used to a home they send me away.

No explanation just they get tired of me.

I try to be on my best behavior, but I am just not good enough.

I don’t even know why I am here.

I will never be anything.

As soon as I am 18 I will be out on the streets.

I have no future.

I will always be a no body.

I stay away from everyone because I have nothing to offer.

I mean I can’t even date.

I live in a group home, and once they found that out they would run the other way.

All my clothes are used.

I look like a slob, but it isn’t my fault.

I want a better life than this.

I’m just never given a chance.

Mrs. Ross saw something in me I guess.

She is trying to help me get my own place so I never have to worry about being shipped off again.

I like it here.

This is the first time I ever felt wanted.

I don’t know about this Jamie guy, but he seems pretty cool.

I mean he has to be a good guy if Mrs. Ross is trusting him with the nerd project.

From what she says this is always her pride and joy.

When he said he was a graduate from the nerd project that made me feel at ease.

He was one of us.

One of the forgotten.

A kid no one gives a damn about.

They push us aside as if we don’t matter.

I will prove them all wrong.

I will not be forgotten.

Pic of Dakota included.