Bruised

The mysterious hero

3rd November
I have tossed and turned every night since the night those guys saved me. The scenarios played in my head again and again. I have seen all those boys in school before except for one. The one who noticed me, if it wasn't for him then I don't know what those guys would have done to me. The image of him stays in my mind and I cannot seem to stop thinking about him. Just who is this mysterious hero.

Monday in school everything was quiet and calm unlike any normal day. Most of the students faces were dull like their souls have been drained out. The popular girls who were normally giggling and teasing others were abnormally quiet and cold. I felt a cold shiver run down my spine as I entered the Science lab for second period. Mr McCarthers face was pale, under his eyes were very dark, he stood at the front on the room scanned us all and hung his head low in silence. Next thing the ring went for an announcement, the whole class stopped moving, blinking it even seemed like they stopped breathing for a moment. The deputy heads voice rang through the school "Students as most of you will know the head master sadly passed away last night, he was beloved by all and had the kindest heart. For respect I will be dismissing classes for today. Thank you." Whispers were all that was heard after that announcement as everyone picked up their belongings and left the school building. I cannot believe he died, he was like a very wise grandfather and to some students he was their real grandfather now I understand the atmosphere. As I left the school building I spotted a dark shadowed figure standing at the gate one leg on the walk and their body leaning back, looking very relaxed. As I got closer my heart began to race it was the boy from the other night, I lowered my head and began to walk past the gate when I saw his figure move towards me. "Hey! wait up" he called on me, I couldnt be rude to him so I slowed down and turned to face him with a weak smile. "I wanted to check up and make sure you were alright, the guys said you went to this school with them, sorry if this is weird I was worried". My heart raced quicker, my mind began to run with thousands of replies but my mouth couldnt speak. I nodded and smiled then began to walk away. Footsteps came behind me again and there he was keeping up with me, he walked by my side. "I understand if you dont want to speak to me its just that I couldnt stop thinking about you, could I at least walk you home to make sure you get there safely". I nodded and we walked home together, there was so much I wanted to say but I was still filled with fear that my mouth would not say a word no matter how safe I was feeling. We arrived at my front door and I could tell my mum wasnt home again. I sighed out loud and began to open the door as he spoke. "My name is Daniel, I should have said earlier" his grin was huge as he began to walk away "Oh by the way Im your new neighbour" then he left next door. As soon as I shut the door I was to my room and closed the door. This is the first time I've sat in my room alone and not wanted to cry. He was so sweet but strange. At least I will get to know him better now. Today is a new day, maybe I'll get over my no speaking.