He's The One

Chapter 5 (Zoro POV)

Couple of weeks past after I first met Bronx, and we have been getting closer. I think he might like also because he's become more bashful around me. Just when I look he turns into a tomato and looks away. The other day he ran away from me because I asked him if he'd like help on a project he's doing. It's rather cute.

It took a bit of persuasion, but i finally got him to agree to come over, and work on his project.

"Zoro" Bronx said running toward me.

"Whats up" I said holding my arms out to hug him. He ran behind me instead. I kind felt stupid with my hand up in the hug position, so after a few seconds I dropped my hands. Before i knew it a group of girls came around the corner they were all in mask. I knew right away why they where here.

"Give us Bronx, we are just doing what we are told." one other girls said. i glared and walked over to here.

"If you hurt him in anyway i will make it so you have to wear those mask because your faces had to get cheap and shitty plastic surgery." I said in a highly threatening tone.

" You are all talk no one is afraid of a Yankee like you. No out of our way, we have a job to finish." another said

I turned to her and walked closer to her. As i did so she back up into the the.

"you don't scare me punk"

I punched the wall next to her head. All the other girls jumped. She was obviously scared out of her mind, because i could see her shaking. I moved away from her and looked at the others.

"I hope this proves that im not scared to hit you. Do whats best for your safety and Get lost. and if you Ever think about hurting him again. I Will NOT show mercy." I walked back over to Bronx and grabbed his hand, then walked away pulling Bronx, whose face was bright red and he was staring at our hands. I pulled him all the way to our next class then he pulled his hand away.

"thanks....." he said shyly, as he looked down. I opened my mouth to say something, but he pushed past me and walked into class. I walked in after him and went to sit with Skylar and Lyssa.

"Hey Zoro, you know how you like Bronx" the oh so Lovable Skylar said as she snacked on pocky. I rolled my eyes and nodded. "Ok. so i got this great idea. You are helping him with his project for his English class. right?" She asked. I nodded again, quick word of advice when Skylar is talking don't try to use verbal responses shell drowned out what your saying by asking you something else. "OK," she continued. " So tomorrow i need you to ask him out, just to the movies with me and Rorschach. you know like a third wheel."

"....how is that a great idea. I can barely talk to him, his face goes bright red and he runs away." I said being serious. " Its not that im afraid to ask, but its true he always runs" i looked over and noticed that Bronx was being picked on again by the same kid that where picking on him when we first met.

"Oh come on. Lyssa will be there too" Skylar begged

"No I wont I have other plans, and you know I don't like theaters." Lyssa remarked and stood up from her seat. i looked at them both and shook my head the my eyes veered back over to Bronx. As i was staring, Lyssa began to walk away from us. I think she was leaving class.

"Where ya off to Lyssa?" Skylar said said grabbing Lyssa's arm. Lyssa initial reaction was to slap at Sky's hand and wait for her to let go.

"Somewhere," Lyssa replied after Skylar let go. Although she usually seemed very irritated i could tell that he was relatively happy. She also was probably going to see Eliot, and that always made her relatively happy. around the same time that Lyssa left I walked over to where Bronx was sitting. Im really starting to get fed up with all these kids picking on him.

When i sat down i placed an arm around him just to scare off the Dumb little bastards who were making him feel bad. Then out of nowhere A cheerful voice yelled in our direction.

"Kiss Him!!" Skylar Shouted, completely embarrassing Bronx. She just kept yelling it, and if Bronx wasn't already he was uncomfortable now. He was now, so much so that he got up and ran out of class. I looked at Skylar and made the "Good going" face at her. She simply smiled at me and waved me off, motioning that i should go after him, which i did.

I was wandering around school looking for Bronx when a loud thud accompanied by a crash caught my attention. Thinking the worst i ran to where the crash came from. When I arrived, a teacher was yelling at, go figure, Bronx. He ran in to the teacher while running down the hall from class.

"You realize how much money all of this was? Do you Know how much money i had o save to buy all of this? we teachers don't get paid all that much, and this School is so stuck up that they wont pay for it. So, Please tell me how I am supposed to replace it." The teacher raged.

"I-I- I'm sorry....." Bronx said looking down. You could tell that he's bee through a situation like this before. "what even was it, If i may ask" he added.

"It was a complete Class A Melvin D. Alester chemistry set, for my honors Chem class." The teacher replied.

"How much was it? ill find a way to pay for it." Bronx Said sincerely.

"No, Bronx, you wont find a way to pay for it. I've read your files. You own Nothing. You have Nothing. You are living off of what your Aunt has." I watched as Bronx bursted into tears. I cant believe that even the teachers at this school make fun of him.

"Im sorry. I truly am sorry. I was just trying to get away from someone. it was an accident I didn't mean for it to happen." Bronx cried. The teacher just scoffed and blamed Bronx for the multiple times he's been tormented.

"It's not my fault that you victimize yourself by putting yourself in that kind of situation. Its not my Fault that kids are 'Mean' to you. Its your fault for being a Klutz and a Gay." The teacher barked full of anger. Not only was i raged by this teacher who was picking on Bronx, But because this scum of a human being Used sexuality against Bronx.

"None of that is his fault." I said coming out from around the corner.

"Why defend someone who had it coming, he has Nothing, no on, he's practically asking for it." As the teacher opened his mouth to say more. I happily punched him in the face. then i grabbed Bronx and walked out of school to a bench.

"Why did you it him your going to get expelled." Bronx said as we sat outside. I looked at him and placed a hand on his head, making him turn red for the second time today.

"I was standing up for a friend, also don't worry im not gonna get expelled. My mom is head of the School board, My aunt is head of student detention services, and my cousin is principle, So i think im ok." I said honestly. "Not to mention your really cute." The last part kinda slipped out. but I wasn't going to let it bother me.

"......thanks, for helping me." He replied. Then he looked down and started to play with the hem of his shirt.

"Come on" I said standing pulling Bronx up with me. "School is almost over and i said id help you with your English project, so we are leaving early and going to go work on it." He just nodded then we walked to my car.