Knights In Nightmares

The Boy Who Won't Leave Me Alone

The school bell rings and the throng of high schoolers starts to disperse into classrooms. My body aches as walk into AP Bio and take my seat in the back. Curse that deadbeat. I swear once i get stronger I'll show him.

I decide to just sleep this class away. Im weeks ahead already anyways.

All of the sudden though, an annoyance disturbs my slumber. I look over to whoever poked me to find a guy. He's about my age but taller than me by a few inches.

"Can i help you? " i say shortly.

"Um... i don't know really. I'm new here. My name's Leo. " he continues, "Well i was just wondering if you could help me catch up a bit? "

My eyes go wide at his question. "What?" Leo asks, confusion clouding his face. "Mr.Tanly said to come ask you for help cause you are ahead and not doing anything. "
I mentally groan. "He did huh? Fine if Mr.Tanly wants me to then sure. "

This will be the first time I've ever tutored someone. This is actually the first time anyone's really talked to me. They're all afraid of my 'bad girl' appearance or don't care. That didn't bother me though. Less people i affiliate with, the less people get involved in my problems.

"That's great! So you wanna go to the library? " Leo asks.
"Why not?" I say and gather my things. I pull my leather jacket on and head out the door.

"Hey wait up!" Leo comes jogging after me. "So you're name is Jase right? "
I cringe as he pronounces it wrong. "Ugh just another person to add to the list i guess. " i grumble under my breath.
"What? " Leo asks.
"Nothing." I add, " It's Jase. You know, jay-ce."
"Oh that's cool. So how long you been here? Are you a senior too? "

Wow this guy never shuts up. Does he really have to keep asking me questions?

I sign before i answer. "Been here all my life. And yeah. I'm a senior. "
"That's great! " Leo is smiling like a goof.

What's with this guy? Did the happy fairy bite him in the ass or something?

"You don't talk much do you? " he asks.
I shake my head and take a seat at one of the tables in the library.
Leo takes a seat as well and continues talking, "Well anyways, let's get started huh?"

"Sure. We've already gone over chapters 1, 5, and 10." I say, "For each chapter we define the vocab, answer the set questions, and write a paragraph showing or understanding of the chapter. It's all in the book so just ask me if you need any help. We've got about an hour and a half here so make good use of it. "

"U-uh....alright. I guess...." Leo says And opens his book.
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Ahhhhh. Home sweet home. Really more like Hell sweet hell.

I turn the key into the front door and go to my room. I plop down on the bed and take in what happened today. That Leo guy just so happened to have ALL of my classes. What an annoyance. He never shut up too. I practically spent all day in the library with him, explaining or classes. Oh well. I can't change it so i won't dwell.
All of the sudden my phone vibrates. I look at the text and groan.

LEO-hey its Leo! Do you think you could tutor me tomorrow too?

WHY WON'T HE LEAVE ME ALONE?! He keeps coming back and talking to me. However, I guess if it's for the sake of his grades i could make an exception to my 'no socializing' gig.
ME-sure.
LEO- Thanks doll!

I put my phone on my nightstand abd finish my homework. Thankfully, dad had to go on a business trip for a couple weeks, which of course resulted in a more intense beating yesterday.

Ugh i still hurt. Oh well might as well go to sleep. I actually might have to put in some effort tomorrow.

I throw on my sweats and tank and conk out. Only to be woken up be my father beating the crap out of me.

I guess he got home early. How wonderful.

All i can do is lie here while he strikes me. Wound after wound is added to the pile. My alarm clock rings and dad stops. "It seems you have to leave. Hurry up before i come back and beat you more. " he says.

"Y-yes sir." I manage and get out of bed. I wince and wince as i get ready as fast as i can, and head to my car, starting another day in this wretched place.