New kid//Byler

Chapter 2|| The starcourt mall

I was uninterested until they brought up dnd. I've always liked it but I've never been able to play it since I had no one. I've tried to get Jonathan and mum into it but they just don't understand and now they have jobs. I wanted to leave so badly but I had to wait. They seemed so passionate about the things they liked.

Luckily the bell rang for break and I got up and left. I didn't want to be around them. Suddenly, I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was Mike. "Why are you leaving so quickly?" He asked. "I don't care about your stupid squad. I just sat with you to see if you believed I care!" Will said. "What why?" He yelled. "Because I just.. wanted to! I don't care about any of you!" I ran off. I looked back for a second to not see their welcoming faces and actually the most disappointed faces I've ever seen. But it's okay though. I couldn't care less. They were probably gonna dump me when they find out my secret.

I walked out of there and into the bathroom. I grabbed a book from my bag and began sketching. It was the most calming activity. I've loved drawing since I was little. Even if I'm supposed to be tough and stuff, I still like other things. I suddenly heard a group come in. "Someone probably told him we're freaks already." Mike said. "Maybe he wants to be alone?" Dustin suggested. "Why would he want to be alone?" Lucas asked. Dustin was silent before saying "I don't know."

"It's okay. He doesn't matter. Our party is completely fine as it is." Lucas said. Mike nodded. "I just feel like Jane was the most hurt by this. She was so excited to meet him but he comes here and completely hates us." He said.

It became silent before I heard someone say "Wait, is someone in here." It was a whispered voice. I heard a few more whispers that I couldn't understand and heard footsteps out of there. A couple minutes later, the bell rings. I opened the stall and walked outside to class. I tried to pretend like I didn't care but it was hard. They were some of the nicest people I've met. Well.. I made my first five enemies. I walked into the classroom and sat down. I tried to ignore it. It's fine. It's not like I care anyways. Like they said, their party is completely fine as it is.

As I was sketching some stuff into my book I noticed a piece of paper get thrown at my desk.

"Why do you hate us?" The note said. I look over and see Max. She has a wrathful expression.

"Why do you care?" I wrote and passed it back. A second later it was passed again.
"Jane was so excited to see you. The party and I couldn't have cared less if you joined. We wanted to make Jane happy."
I wrote "leave me alone" and handed it back to her.
She passed the note back.
"I don't understand it. Why do you want to be alone?"

"I just prefer it that way" I wrote back.

"What's so fun about being alone?"

"Because I don't have to deal with people who don't care about me. At least I'll just know they're bad. I don't want to be dumped again like he..." I stared at the note. I wasn't gonna give it to Max. Or anyone. I scrunched up the piece of paper and put it in my pocket. She looked at me confused.

The bell eventually rung for the end of the day and I was out of there. I noticed Jonathans car and got in. "How was school?" He asked. "It sucked." I said, looking out the window. I saw the group standing and looking at me as we drove off. "Did you make any friends?" He asked. I stayed silent.

"Well Jim and his daughter, Jane are coming over for dinner!" He said. I rolled my eyes. "Maybe you two can become friends."

"No thank you." I said.

He sighed and continued on. We eventually arrived home and I ran inside. I sat on my bed and pulled out the same book I drew in. I began finishing some drawings I had. Thirty minutes had past and I decided to explore my area.

I walked out my bedroom door and announced I was leaving. I opened the door and walked outside. I past some areas until I discovered a mall with a big glowing sign with the words:
"Starcourt mall"

It seemed cool so I pulled some money out of my pocket. "$32.20" that should be enough. I put the money back in my pocket and walked inside.

I saw crowds of people walking around, going into places and coming out with bags. I hated it. I knew this was a public area and there was gonna be people here but I still hated it. I liked quiet places. I've learned to just be alone. I looked over and saw a big sign saying "scoops ahoy"
I walked over and waited in a line. Luckily it was small. A couple minutes past and I ordered a strawberry ice cream in a cup. I sat down at one of the tables by myself. I scooped bits of ice cream into my mouth.

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