(Octobus wakes up Friday morning)
Octobus: Ughh, it's almost time for school. I hope keon isn't there, he'd probably make fun of this black eye he gave me. *examines eye in the mirror*
What's that guys problem, just cause he wants to look cool i have to be a victim?
(Octobus grooms and gets ready for school)
Octobus:*picks up an old photo of him and his mom before his sister was born* "How could i fake a smile so well next to that demon"
(Flashback to the night before the picture was taken)
Octobus's mom: Whats the answer?
8 year old Octobus: I don't know mom im trying, im honestly trying.
(Octobus's mom punches Octobus underneath his eye)
Octobus's mom: How do you expect anything in life when your dumb just like your dad? Look at you, you cant even do simple multiplication.
8 year old Octobus: *sobbing* Im sorry mommy, im so sorry.
(A bruise appears under Octobus's eye)
Octobus's mom: Look what you made me do, we have pictures tomorrow! Come into the bathroom.
(Octobus follows his mom into the bathroom where she applies makeup to hide the bruise)
Octobus's mom: Now, dont tell anyone about any time that i ever hit you or I'm going to kill you,Understood?
Octobus:*voice low as ever* Yes, mother.
(Present day)
Octobus: She always use to beat me for no reason! Like im some object rather than her own son!
*Grabs chest and heads over to his phone. He then listens to "Panic Attack Guidance Asmr." *
Womans voice on the sound track:* in a soft low whisper* "you are ok, everything is going to be alright, just calm down and relax, i am here for you, you are not alone"
(Octobus avoids the panic attack thanks to the sound track and he heads out to the bus stop)
The bus stop
(Octobus regrettingly sees Keon at the bus stop)
Octobus: Aww man he's here i just need to ignore him.
Keon: Look guys it's the emo hipster dork. Honestly, why do you even bother coming? No one likes you, you have a weird name that sounds like a broke down festival event. You should just kill yourself.
(Octobus remains quiet, Keon then lashes out and knocks Octobus on the ground.)
Keon: Don't ignore me, you worthless trash. *Stomps repeatedly on Octobus*
(Ashley walks up to the bus stop and witnesses Octobus getting beaten)
Ashley: Hey! Leave him alone you could kill him!
Keon: Would anyone care if i did?
(Keon walks to the now arriving bus)
Ashley: Ugh, he has serious problems, come on Octobus, you can sit with me.
(The bus ride was quiet giving Octobus time to think and wipe the shoe prints off his clothes)
Octobus's thoughts: Ashley always been there for me, From elementary to now highschool.
I've always had a crush on her but it would be too embarrassing. All the times she had to save me she probably sees me like a younger brother.
(The bus arrived at school and the day goes on)
After school
Ashley: Hey Octobus! Danielle is having a party tonight you should come and by the way im not taking no for an answer.
Octobus: *trying to sound cool as he holds his excitement* Sure, what time?
Ashley: *Laughing at Octobus turning red* Its at 9pm and ends at 12, see you there.
(Ashley walks of quick to hide her blushing)
(Octobus rushes home and picks his eight year old sister up when she greets him)
Octobus: Hey little one! Guess what? Your bro has a date tonight!
Octobus's little sister: Awww
You're going to be all kissy with her arent you? *laughs*
(Octobus puts his sister down as he laughs at her teasing)
Octobus: *laughing* You're to young to think about that.
Octobus's sister: Whatever, just have fun big bro and she better not get in between our tea party time!
Octobus:She wont sis i promise.
(Octobus gets dressed in a graphic tee with multiple bracelets, along
With slim jeans and matching canvas shoes.)
Octobus: Wow, i actually look decent. Time to finish it off with some cologne.
(Octobus puts cologne on, gets in his car and drives towards the party)
At keon's house
Keon: No one would care.
Danielle's party
(Ashley meets Octobus, shes dressed in a jean jacket, green bracelets purple skinny jeans, green nerd glasses and a green graphic tee)
Ashley: Wow, dont you look less nerdy! *In teasing voice*
Octobus: Whatever, i only cleaned up to impress you.
Ashley: *laughing* Well mission accomplished although it is missing the "Octobus touch." *messes up Octobus's hair*
There! Now you look like the cutey i know. Come on lets go dance!
(Time passes by and Octobus is having the time of his life)
11:00
Octobus: Thanks for earlier, the thing with Keon.
Ashley: Don't worry about it that guys a real jerk, you do owe me though.
Octobus: Of course! Anything you want?
(Ashley leans In and kisses Octobus)
Ashley: Just that, Now we're even steven.
(Octobus stays speechless)
Ashley: Well aren't you going to say something?
Octobus:*nervous but happy* umm, I wasn't expecting tha-
(Ashley pushes Octobus out the way and a loud noise is heard. Blood gushes out of Ashley's mouth)
Octobus:*noticing the bullet hole in Ashley's neck* ASHLEY! No No No!
Keon: *dropping the gun and running* You're lucky she took the Bullet for you!
Octobus:*chasing keon out the door* IM GOING TO KILL YO-
(Octobus falls to the floor coughing up blood his heart feels heavy and stings)
Octobus: My....chest.....what's going.......on? K-Keon...im...going to....
(Octobus laying on the porch in a pool of his blood watches as keon continues running and everything fades into black)
YOU ARE READING
Damaged Goods
HorrorA young teen dying from a rare heart disease, Octobus Berry has only one chance of living and that's receiving a new heart. The only problem is his new heart is coming from a recent death row prisoner who was found guilty of mass murder. After recei...
