Saving Blue

>5/ Life ~~

"A really big part of depression is feeling lonely, even if you're in a room full of a million people."

Zacks POV

Today was nothing extraordinary. I was only halfway through the year, but I was already more than ready for summer break. Sighing, I fixed my posture and checked my phone. Stacy wanted to see me.

Stacy was my childhood friend. She's only ever really seen the "kind" side of me, though. Ever since I was young, i have had the understanding that based on how you act will affect the direction of your life and your opportunity's - but I've also never exactly been a kind person.. everything seemed to piss me off, and that was even more true now that I'm in my high-school years.

For some reason, she was one of the few people who didn't annoy me. And now that I've decided to be an outrageously likable person, I figured it'd be fine for us to attend the same school. I pushed through the crowd, avoiding eye contact with others until finally reaching the lockers outside of the employee break room.

Smiling, I walked over to Stacy, who was messing around with things in her locked. I tapped her shoulder, and she spun around, "Zack!" She smiled widely at me, embracing me in a hug. She had red long hair that was put up into a pony tail but still with bangs, an oval like head shape, and was wearing a green tank top and blue ripped shorts. Quite stereotypical, really.

We hugged for a minute, and she pulled back. "So how are you?" I thought for a moment.. I could tell her the truth, which is terrible thanks to.. ykow the annoying anger issues kid I have to live with. "It's been alright."

She turned back to her locker and started sorting through things. "How about you, Stace?" I asked. She shrugged, "Nothing really that interesting, although - oh! I FINALLY caught up on all my homework last night, speaking of which my roommates such bitch! She got back, made a huge mess in the kitchen, didn't clean it up and then locked herself in her room for the next five hours blaring music! Can you believe that?" She finally finished. "Gosh stace, I'm really sorry that's happening.. maybe you could ask to change dorms? Or you could always report her.. although I'm not sure it'd help that much.." She sighed and shook her head. "I'll live, just gotta make it however more months." I laughed lightly, "Yeah well I'll be counting down the months with you."

She slunked her backpack off her shoulder filling it with books, a laptop case and a singular purple binder. "I know why I'm already ready for this year to be over, but what about you?" She asked curiously.

Crap, I forgot I wasn't gonna tell her. I mean, out of everyone, I trust her the most, though, so it wouldn't hurt if she knew.. besides, people are gonna find out eventually..

"Well.. the principal had me change dorms over to be with.. Kaleb because he thinks I can fix his anger issues." She looked at me, distressed. "You mean the one who's always getting fights?" I nodded my head slowly. "Zack, if you ever need help or a break from him, you can always call me alright? And if he ever hurts you, I'll beat him up myself!" She said, the last part more loudly and confidently. I mean, it's the thought that counts, I suppose. We both know damn well that blue headed menace would wipe the floor with her in a matter of seconds, although if it was a battle of sheer confidence Stacy would definetly win with her stubborn personality.

I smiled at her. "Thanks but I'll be alright, I can handle myself.." from the look she gave me I knew she didn't believe me.

Me and stacy both immediately turned at the sound of screaming. I recognized the gathering crowd and lost interest, rolling my eyes. You'd think these brain dead idiots would get tired of watching that blue headed headache hit people.

Ignoring it I turned back around, "Bye Stace I'll see you sometime this week or maybe this weekend?" Her smile glowed at me. "Of course! I'll call you!" I hummed in response and started walking away.