Life Turned Upside Down (Chase Davenport/ Lab Rats Story) (DISCONTINUED)

Spike Fright

For the sake of this episode, Adam and Chase will be a little out of character. And you'll finally get to read a part of it through Adam's POV. Are you as excited as I am?! Oh, and don't hate me. 

Since the fire had caused a great amount of damage in the school, it was officially closed for a month. And in that month, I was basically trapped inside the house. I didn't want to go outside, knowing that a herd of reports were waiting for me. It truly amazed me that I was still the talk of the town, and it shocked me that no one seemed to care about the lives we all saved. 

Sometimes I wondered if everyone who lived in this town were idiots. 

Today was our first day back, though, and to say I was nervous would be an understatement. Like I said, I hadn't stepped a foot outside since my bionics were revealed, and I had no idea how everyone was going to react. Were they going to outcast me? Hate me? My hands trembled as I continued to process these thoughts. 

"Relax." Chase squeezed my hand in encouragement, noticing my apprehension. We were still outside of the building, and I could not find it in me to go inside. In other words; I was scared shitless. "You have no reason to be scared."

"I have plenty reasons to be scared." I muttered, gulping. "Okay, let's just do this before I geo leap my ass home." 

He laughed, kissing my cheek. "That's my Alex."

Exhaling a breath, though I debated on just holding my breath until I collapsed, Chase and I walked into school hand in hand. It was as if I was in a movie, because everyone in the hallway turned to look at us, causing me to stiffen up. I felt Chase squeeze my hand, a way of giving his support. I allowed my eyes to fall to the floor as I began to walk towards my locker, doing my best to ignore the whispers that started. 

Opening my locker, I shoved my head inside and groaned. "Can I please go home? I don't think I can do this, Chase. Please, please let me leave."

I felt his hand on my back, and I relished in the feeling of his comforting touch as he began to move it up and down. "Going home will do nothing, Alex. If anything, it'll just make the situation worse." I groaned. That was not what I wanted to hear. "Sorry, bad choice of words. Look, no one hated us when Adam, Bree, and I came back to school. Why would they hate you? I don't think the one's you saved will hate you. They'll see you as a hero, because that's what you are. If it weren't for you, they wouldn't have made it out alive." He forced my head out of the locker, lifting my chin so our eyes locked. "Having bionics doesn't change anything, Alex. Yes, you might be the center of attention for a while, but it will all blow over soon. And instead of focusing on the childish gossip that goes around in this hellhole, just focus on what's important to you."

I allowed his words to sink in, repeating certain parts in my head. Deep down I knew he was right, but I just couldn't stop myself from having these feelings. I never imagined revealing my bionics in front of the whole school, the world, so I never prepared myself for what was to come. Watching how my friends handled their secret being revealed was different than actually experiencing it. And with their support, I knew I'd get through this. 

"Thank you." I finally murmured, leaning forward to peck his lips. He smiled and kissed my forehead before saying a quick goodbye and heading to his first class of the day. 

Grabbing my books, I shut my locker and strolled down the hall to my class. 

Xxx

By the time lunch rolled around, the nerves I had for the day were pretty much gone. Walking into my first class of the day, I expected stares and harsh words. I did not expect applause and gratitude from my fellow classmates. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulder and I could finally move around without feeling nervous and jittery.