• TW: Violence & Offense Remarks •
The following day, Steve drove everyone to school, not before letting them all go home to change and grab their stuff, of course. Steve pulls into the school parking his car. They all flow out of his car and towards the school. "Now! Nobody get in trouble ok?" Steve said as they walked into the doors. "Okay mom." Dustin said, making them all laugh. Steve rolled his eyes as they all parted their ways, leaving Dustin and Steve.
They both walked to Steve's locker, as they approached Steve could see the familiar word on his locker, along with new writing. 'Faggot' 'Freak' 'Out Cast' and so on. Dustin looked at his locker and frowned. "Steve, why is there so many insults on your locker? Especially the f slur?" He asked as Steve opened his locker and stuffed his bag in, closing it after. He sighed and looked at Dustin. "It's long and hard to explain. I'll tell you another time." He said, smiling weakly. Dustin nodded and smiled. "Okay, I'll see you later, ok?" He said. Steve nodded as Dustin walked away into the crowd.
Steve sighed and went his way to his class. As he entered, the room fell silent. He could feel everyone's eyes burning into his skin as they stared. He sat down slowly in the back corner, away from everyone. The bell rang and the teacher began the lecture. Harrington didn't pay attention to the teacher, he was to lost in thought. He knew that his reputation was ruined. He knew his grades had dropped dramatically. And he knew, that everything Jason had said, was now true. He was a freak. He was an out cast. And he was, a faggot.
Steve jumped a bit at the sound of the bell ringing. Everyone got up and started leaving the room. He sighed deeply and got up and started his way to his next class.
He was stopped by the sound of people shouting and screaming. He turned to see a crowed of people circling something. He walked up, curious to see what was going on. As he got closer he could see Jason beating the shit out of Eddie. Steve pushed his way through the crowed and pushed Jason off Eddie, making him stumble backwards. Steve helped Eddie up as Jason quickly got back up and looked at the two boys.
"Well isn't it Steve the FREAK Harrington coming to save Eddie the QUEER Munson." Jason said. Steve rolled his eyes and stepped towards him. "Leave us the fuck alone Jason." The boy grabbed Steve by the collar of his shirt, bringing him closer to him. "And what if I don't, huh?! You going to cry to mommy and daddy?" He pushed Steve back. "Let's face it Harrington! You're one of them now! He's.. brain washed you into his little ways. Your a freak, a faggot! It's.. disgusting." Jason scoffed as he turned away about to leave, but Steve wasn't done. He was fed up with Jason's shit.
"Ok so what if I am?! So what if I'm a freak? So what if I'm queer? That doesn't change jack shit that I'm still me! So you can say all you want about me, but you won't bring me down anymore." Steve yelled. Jason turned to him, anger in his eyes. He stepped towards Steve, getting in his face. "You better watch your back at lunch Harrington, because I'll be there to beat your ass." "And I'll be waiting." Steve spat back, making everyone go quite. Before anything else could happen, Steve grabbed Eddie by the hand and dragged him towards the bathrooms.
He entered the bathroom, still holding Eddie's hand as he locked the door so no one could get in. He sighed deeply and let go of his hand finally, resting his head against the door. "Dude, that was so badass!" Eddie said excitedly. Steve turned to him, he had a bloody nose. Steve frowned and stepped towards the boy. "Are you ok? He got a good hit on you." Steve said, cupping the boys face in his hands. Eddie's heart began to pound in his chest. Steve's hands felt soft and cold against the his face. He gently smiled and nodded. "I-im okay, Stevie. Really." He said.
