Hurts

Chapter 2

"Okay class, we are going to do partner projects, but as it was a bit messy the last time, I will do the groups.", my history teacher said.

"Oh, please no.", I prayed hoping I would get anyone else but him. I was so lost in my hopes and thoughts that I missed who I got teamed up with.

"Move, dipshit.", the threw his books on my table.

"Oh, no."

"I am also not happy with this.", he sat down.

"So, we got one week. As I want to avoid spending too much time with you, I suggest I do the work and you just learn it for the presentation."

"So, I must trust you? Never, I'm going to help."

"Don't pretend you want this."

"Maybe I do?"

"Huh, okay then let's start, you can come over on Saturday."

"Saturday?! But I'm usually going out on Saturdays!"

"Then you won't on this one, you wanted to help then move your ass over to my place.", I pushed the book over on his side and he looked a bit surprised, but didn't say a word.

For the first time this year, we got along, I enjoyed working with him. But sadly, it didn't last long.

"Hey, how was school?", my mom asked later.

"Got a partner project with this prick, hope it won't be a disaster."

"Did you ask the teacher to change the partner?"

"She teamed us up."

"Good luck, sweetie."

"I hope. Maybe he's coming over this weekend for the project."

"You won't let this bastard in my house!"

"I have to I want a good grade, but he insisted to help."

"I hope you won't regret that."

"Me too."

The next day I got dunked in the toilet, again, but I was used to this.

Friday was when things escalated.

I went to class listening to music, ignoring everything around me, as one of these idiots ripped my phone out of my hands.

"No! Give that back!"

"You wish.", this guy poked my head and jumped on the table, reading all my private messages out loud.

"Oh, seems like our little freak here is not just a weirdo but also gay!", they laughed.

"Miss you mom, see you later. Kiss.", another one read out loud.

"I've seen a pretty guy today, you would like him. By his mom."

I went for minutes but it felt like eternity, my eyes were getting wet.

"Hey, Mars. Want to continue?", but he just stood there smiling awkwardly waving 'no'.

I ripped the phone out of this guy's hands and stormed off.

"I hate every single one of you! You are not more than a bunch of shitty assholes, but that's still too good for you.", I turned around one last time.

I locked myself in the toilet cabin for the rest of the day, after hours I could finally leave this hell for two days.

"Ey, dipshit! Wait!", he called after me.

"F*ck off."

"Wait, you dipsh.. ehm Adrian.", he grabbed my arm.

"What?"

"I....am sorry, for earlier. I didn't know they planned this. What if I invite you for a pizza? As apology?"

"No, thanks, maybe another time.", I walked away.

I almost ran home, I stormed in my room, ignoring my mom and let myself fall on the bed, a few minutes later she opened the door.

"Hey, sweetheart. What happened?"

"One of these idiots stole my phone and read my messages, they outed me in front of the whole class."

"Oh, honey, I'm sorry. Are you sure we shouldn't do something about them?"

"And make it worse? No thanks."

"Do you want me to call for dinner?"

"I'm not hungry. Just leave me alone."

"Okay. Love you.", she hugged me and gave me a kiss on the head.

I tried to sleep and forget this terrible day, I didn't want to go back on Monday, I wanted to leave, but I had no choice.

"Hey. Your mother told me what happened. Are you okay?", my dad opened the door.

"No, not really."

"If this won't stop I will call the principal or even the police."

"They're teenagers, dad. You can't call the police on them."

"Oh, you will see how I can.", he laughed and left again.

I was happy that it was a Friday, so I had two days to relax, if I wouldn't have forgotten about something.