The Red-Headed Mute

Chapter 2 - Alec

I sighed, took my guitar and ran into the garden. I always came out here at noon. I only came here to soothe my feelings whenever someone bullied me. I would play my favourite song, sometimes even sing it when I was bullied a lot. Occasionally I let out a few tears. I hardly cried, 'cos I always punch people.

...

I ran inside to my locker, grabbed my textbooks and went to class. I got so hung up in my song that I didn't get to class early enough so instead of being the partner of Rosy, I had to be the partner of Alec, my arch nemesis. (Yeah, I know arch nemesis is a big description... But it's true!)

"Ooh, is the devil gonna punch me?" said Alec.

I wanted to punch him. But since Mr. Williams was in the room, I couldn't. I just scowled.

"Can't say anything back?" laughed Alec.

I smiled mischievously. I waved my hands in the air, pretending to say something, and slapped Alec.

"Ow! Hey, sir. Ariana just slapped me." Alec smirked.

I WAS SAYING SOMETHING WHEN I HIT HIS FACE. I told Rosy, who was next to me. Rosy giggled.

"Sir, Ariana was just doing her sign language when she accidentally hit him." said Rosy.

"What? Alec, I can't believe you would lie!" said Sir.

I CAN. I mouthed.

"Sir, I wasn't-" said Alec.

"Enough!" said Sir.

"You stupid jerk." whispered Alec. I scowled again and watched as he walked out the room.

Rosy likes Alec, but she promised me she wouldn't ever have a relationship with him.

Also, Alec lives opposite me and I bet he's seen me play the guitar in the garden a few times. It's not long before he blurts it out to everyone!

Luckily, before I was able to dissect the frog, the bell rang. It's not long before everyone realises Alec was telling the truth!