AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is my first fanfic I've ever written, so I apologize if it's clunky and awkward sounding. I'm still getting the hang of it (please go easy on me)! Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoy!!!
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Todd intently followed Neil across the sprawling halls, while he greeted everyone he recognized with warm smiles. He wishes he could be that open with others..
When they finally arrive at the dorm, it's mere seconds before a boy barges in. He recognizes the boy from the ceremony, how could he not with that carrot top hair.
"Heard you got the new kid, looks like a STIFF!!" , the red haired boy chortled before noticing Todd directly behind him.
Todd shuffles past him hearing the boy mumble some apology and begins to unpack.
"Listen, don't mind Cameron. He was born with his foot in his mouth. You know what I mean?" Neil says softly, turning back to glance at Todd
Todd Acknowledges him with a slight nod before walking towards his stiff twin size bed.
As soon as Todd tosses his suitcase onto the bed, three boys shove through the door. He recognizes them from the ceremony earlier that morning. The shortest boy is the first to speak.
"Rumor has it, you did summer school."
Focusing on settling in, Todd continues unpacking while the boys converse back and forth.
"Hm, they seem close.." thought Todd worrying his presence may be a nuisance to the boys. He attempts to shrink himself down trying to be as unnoticeable as possible.
Just then, Todd is pulled out of his thoughts by the freckled boy introducing himself.
"My name is Steven Meeks!",he held his hand out for Todd to shake.
Todd is immensely grateful that Neil introduced him rather than forcing him to speak, he quickly shook Meeks hand before going back to unpacking.
An older man barges into the room, he appears strict and serious. He reminds Todd of his own old man. Todd looks towards Neil noticing how he tenses up.
"Must be his father", Todd thought to himself.
Neil is dragged out of the room by his father. Todd can hear the hushed argument...he knows the circumstance all too well. Eventually, there is no more arguing outside which leads the three boys to investigate.
Todd stays back at his desk, finally settled into the dorm. Todd jumps a little at the sound of Meeks voice.
"Todd, you're welcome to join us!"
Todd looks up at the boys, his eyes a little widened. He wasn't used to being invited anywhere.
"Yeah, come along pal!", Knox reassures.
He feels his lips being tugged into a small smile and grabs up his belongings to follow them to class. He fell into the group standing beside Neil. Neil looked lost in thought, it had to have been because of that argument. Before Todd can hold his tongue back, his curiosity gets the better of him.
"Hey uh Neil..", Todd says quietly
Neil snaps out of his trance and turns to look at Todd, still walking briskly through the halls.
"You okay? You seem kind of..uh out of it..", Todd says with a worried tone
Neil gives him a soft smile, "Yeah, I'm just uh you know..really not in the mood for Latin!" Neil says with a forced cheery tone.
While Todd can tell that's not the real reason, he decides not to push him. After all he barely knows him, he may think he's strange.
It's almost become a task for Todd to stay awake. Mr. McAllister's repetitive Latin was almost as good as counting sheep. Just before his head hit the desk, he felt a paper ball thwack his forehead.
The hit snapped him awake right away, he picked up the paper. Turning to look to his right he saw Neil sitting there with a smirk on his face. As his drowsy feeling wore off, he realized the note must have been from Neil which gave him a fluttery feeling deep inside his stomach. He uncrumpled the paper and read what it said, trying to make sure Mr.McAllister would remain oblivious.
The paper read, "Sleeping on the first day Mr.Anderson?", Neil had also included a crude drawing of Mr.McAllister. Todd giggled under his breath with a smile spreading across his face.
"Quiet in the classroom Mr. Anderson..", McAllister reprimanded with a stern tone
"Uh yes sir, sorry sir..." Todd said with a slight crack in his voice. Looking back at Neil, he noticed him sticking his tongue out at him.
Todd turned back around to the lesson, feeling blush touch every part of his face with a goofy smile plastered on. All he could think about for the rest of class was Neil.
The bell blared signifying the end of class. Todd could not have been more happy to leave that class and be able to talk to Neil.
Todd catches up with Neil before he gets to the door. "What class is next?", Todd asks
Neil looks back at him with kind eyes, "English with Mr.Keating!"
