Rejected // Luke Hemmings

New friends?

Luke and I sat there talking at the library for a couple of hours, and he told me about how he had been bullied at his old school for being different. I knew all too well how that felt. We instantly became friends because of how similar we were and he made me feel like maybe someone could be my friend without it all being a joke.

He seemed like a really nice guy, and I was glad I bumped into him. We walked home together and he said he'd see me tomorrow. I smiled and waved as I walked into the house, locking the door behind me and taking off my shoes.

I walked upstairs after checking the time 7:32pm. I decided I should make some supper and then take a shower and head to bed, and so I made a grilled cheese and ate it silently as I scrolled through tumblr. I then headed upstairs to take my shower. Turning the water on and running my hand underneath it to make sure it was warm enough I stepped into the shower, I hopped out a few minutes later and brushed my hair out then grabbed some pajamas, set my alarm and snuggled up under my blankets.

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I've got bi-polar disorder
My shit's not in order
I'm overweight
I'm always late
I've got too many things to say
I rock mom jeans, cat earrings
Extrapolate my feelings
My family is dysfunctional
But we have a good time killing each other

My alarm goes off and I slide the screen on my phone mumbling about how I don't want to get up. But then I realized, I actually have a friend. A friend that said they would stick up for me if anyone bullies me. I feel a grin forming on my face as I get up and begin getting ready for school , I make sure all of my books and things I need for the day are in my bag. I walk out the door and walk across the street debating on whether or not I should knock on the Hemmings' door. I knock anyways before my brain can tell me otherwise.

knock knock

"Hello?" a man who I'm assuming is Luke's dad came to the door.

"Is Luke here? I was just wondering if maybe he wanted to walk to school together"

"He's still here, we were going to drive him this morning but I'll see if he'd like to walk with you." The man smiled and I thanked him I heard muffled sounds from inside and then Luke came to the door looking half asleep. I looked down shyly and mumbled

"I uh, I wanted to know if you'd maybe um want to walk to school with me?" I looked up at him and he grinned

"Sure Ash, I'll just grab my stuff and we can get going." I smiled and he grabbed his bag, we then headed towards the direction of school.

"I'm actually not dreading today as much as I normally would." he looked over at me.

"Why's that?"

"Because I actually have a friend here before I start school, so I know it wont be that bad. "

I laughed a little " I'm just afraid that maybe you'll be bullied for being my friend... and I don't want to ruin your experience here. I'm kind of just a reject."

He stopped me and looked at me with a serious face. "Listen Ash, I don't care about those people. You don't deserve to be treated the way you get treated and I don't care what they say."

"Thank you Luke.."

We continued the walk in silence, and after we got to the school we headed towards the office to pick up his schedule. We had a few classes together, including first period and so we walked to class, the bell rang as we walked in and I took my seat but the teacher made Luke introduce himself to the class.

"Uh... well my names Luke and I just moved here with my family, I'm not really sure what to say?" he shrugged and the teacher told him to take a seat, he sat at the table with me and the teacher assigned us our work.

We worked mostly in silence until the bell rang, and then we parted ways for the next class. This period seemed to pass by so slowly.

Luke's P.O.V

I walked through the hall on the way to my next class, second period Ash and I didn't have together. And I listened to what the teacher was saying but I couldn't help but hear people whispering.

The new kid was hanging out with the fat girl

Ew.

I bet hes just pitying her, maybe when he makes new friends he'll ditch her.

I bet he feels bad for her.

He'll make better friends soon

I frowned and thought about Ash, I mean sure she was a bit bigger than most girls but she's extremely nice and she just wants to make a few friends.

Lunch

Ash's P.O.V

I walked into the cafeteria, my eyes wandering searching for Luke and I see him near the doors so I begin walking towards him, but then I see Cathy and Alexis talking to him and I freeze as I hear what they're saying

Why are you talking to her??

Shes the most disgusting pig on this planet.

Is it just because you haven't talked to anyone else? Here let me show you some friends.

Cathy reached out touching Luke's arm and I could feel tears threatening to come out but I bit them back and walked past them into the hall unsure if Luke had seen me or not. I walked to an empty place where I wouldn't be seen and slid down so that I was on the floor hugging my knees and I laid my head in my hands. I heard the cafeteria door open and close and heard footsteps padding down the hall towards me, and then a familiar voice.

"Ash?"

"What?"

"Why are you crying?"

"I-I'm not. I'm fine." he slid down the wall and sat beside me.

"You're not fine, What's wrong?"

"I was about to walk over to you in the caf... but I saw Cathy and Alexis talking to you and I heard what they were saying... I understand if you don't want to be my friend Luke. I really don't want everyone to bully you because of me..." a tear slipped down my face and he wiped it away with his thumb

"Ash... listen to me. Don't let any of those stupid people tell you that you're anything less than amazing. because you're kindhearted, beautiful, and such an amazing person."

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A.N Thank you for reading! I hope you're liking my story so far, I tried to make a longer chapter because I know my other ones were kind of short, I would really appreciate some feedback :) Thank you.