The way we get by

Like the cool kids

Jayden pov.

I'm so tired of first period.  Chemistry and the teacher Mrs. Lee keeps going on and on about how important this project is for our semester grades. And how it'll determine if we pass or not. But I don't care I'm passing all my classes with a 4.0 GPA I know what to do. She needs to be more specific on who she's talking to, like those meat heads  in the back of the class.

       The jocks I just can't stand them. They practically run the school. and all the principal does is give the money to the football team and it takes away from the kids like me in the drama club or any other club in this school.  "Mr. Stilano" Mrs. Lee said to me pulling me out of my harsh thoughts. "Yes Mrs. Lee?" I said staring into her old vintage circle glasses wondering how long I blanked out. 

"You will be partnering with Mr.Fisher"

     And as soon as she gave me my partners name I immediately wished that I just ignored her.
   Mr. Evans is Cyrus Evans one of the jocks that make my ass hurt, I can't work with him all he'll do is watch me do the work and slap his name on the project.

      "Mrs. Lee are you sure you don't want me to work alone? since that's basically what I'll be doing with him as my partner."

  Mrs. Lee gave me a look that told me her decision was final. I sighed and turned over to see Cyrus just sitting there oblivious to the situation slash disaster, sure he's really cute but also really dumb and I can't afford to fail.

   No one knows what  I go through. But failing is not an option if i want to get away from my family, I have to get away.

        The bell rang and everyone darted out of the class like it was on fire. I was packing my things getting ready to leave as well, When he walked up towards me Cyrus

"Hey. uhhh I guess we're partners." He said nervously, scratching the back of his head.

"I guess so." I said putting the last of my things in my book bag not making any eye contact with him as he continues to stand there.

    "Look I'm not the guy you think I am. Okay?" he said grabbing my arm to make me look at him and once I did I couldn't help but to look up In his eyes they were this dark brown but they were also kind. it's weird to say but they were easy to read as well I could tell he was being genuine.

     I never really Gave him a Chance either, i just always thought all jocks are the same. he had really brown eyes though they were sparkling i can look at them all day. Wait what? I can't look at Cyrus that way he is like the straightest guy in the world. " So, about the project, when are we going to work on it? I was thinking my place tonight, is that okay?" He asked raising his eyebrows waiting for a response.

    I paused for a moment and he sat there playing with the necklace that was around his neck.  It was kinda cute that I made him nervous, I don't know how I am, I mean he Is the most popular guy in the school I should be the one that's nervous. He's so tall and his voice deep and sure of himself, you would think he'd be an extreme narcissist but in the five minutes of being in his presence it was the complete opposite.

"Yeah. That's fine" I said trying to keep a calm composure,Tossing my backpack over my shoulder.

        Oh my god what am I getting myself into? i shouldn't be going over his house. i know that im going to get in trouble for this. My dad demands for me to go straight home after school even when he isn't there most of the time. I still try my best to do as told to avoid any confrontation.

" I'll see you after school then" I said as i walked pass him heading for the door to go to my next class. And before I could completely get out of the classroom. He stops me with a hand on my shoulder pivoting on the heels of my feet I'm facing him once again.

"I'm sorry I never got your name" he said looking down at me with his little boy next door grin. I guess he thought smiling would soften the blow of him not knowing my name after being in the same school since eighth grade when he moved here.

"Jayden" I said. Then For what felt like days we stood there until I decided to break the silence by walking off. I know it probably came off as me being rude but I'm not i just didn't want to feel anymore awkward in my own skin than I already do.

" I'll be in the lot waiting for you!" He yelled to me as I was already halfway down the hall I didn't turn I just kept walking not wanting any attention on me knowing it was with how loud he was.