Henry....My Only Friend in the World (The 1st Book in the Henry series)

Chapter 2- New boy.

Morning again and I am out of bed. After breakfast, I am back in school to face another dreadful day. I went to school in a car arranged by Dad since he knew what all trouble I must be facing now that I'm travelling in a bus.

I reached school early as usual. It was open as always and I entered in and then it all started again. The students around me yanked themselves away as I made for the stairs that led to my classroom.

School day began....nothing unusual or new. Nobody talked to me and I didn't bother them, as always. I took out my English notebook and started revising the notes in it.

The first period began. My class teacher, Mrs. Helen, walked in with a kind smile. She was one of those very few teachers who still cared for me, even though I attacked her fiercely at the time when I was mad. She gave me a kind smile and I greeted her, putting on a small smile.

Then, a boy walked into the class along with her. Strange. It seems like we have got a new add to our classroom in the middle of the term.

''Good morning, students. I would like to introduce, Henry Philips, to our class and is now part of our class for the rest of the term.'' and then, turning to Henry and also showing her hand towards the bench where I was sitting, said ''Henry, you can have your seat near John, over there. He's quite lonely there and would love some company. I hope you've no problem sitting with him.''

''Oh no, Miss Helen.'' replied Henry and took his seat beside me. The rest of my classmates looked at him, pityingly. But he didn't seem to be uncomfortable. He smiled at me and took out his notebook as Miss Helen started dictating the notes. Soon, everyone, including me, were writing the notes.

I looked at Henry for a moment. He had brown hair, was as tall as me and had a kind face. I wish he would be my friend but thats hoping for nothing. My classmates are sure to tell him about me and then he will go 'Brrr!!' and sit away from me with my classmates.

But I was to be surprised. The first day, the second day and a week with him went away smoothly and peacefully. Then, on the second week-

''Hello.''

I didn't raise my head as I was buys doing my English homework in class.

''You know, thats so rude on your part to not reply when someone says a hello.''

I raised my head in a huff and asked, gruffily ''What? What do you want?''

''I just want to talk to you. I want to-'' ''Well, I don't want to talk to you!'' I snapped in and walked out of my classroom. I turned back and saw that he was looking at me, amused. I turned my head forwards and decided to take a stroll around my school till the lunch break ends.

I don't want friends anymore, actually. Those guys who call themselves 'friends', just made it up to bicker and tease me and this guy was no exception.....I guess.

Back in my home, that night, I felt horrible about what I had done. This guy...Henry.....I shouldn't have spoken to him like that. I think he really wanted to be friends with me.

I turned to an another side of the bed;

''But does he really want to be friends with me? What if he also teases me like how the others did??'' I said to myself.

Then, those terrible memories flooded my mind again. It was when I went back to school after my counselling sessions with my relatives as well as with some physciatrists. 

'Beware! Here he comes!!'

'Oooooh!!! I feel so scared!!'

'Hey Johnny....you gonna tear us up? Hahahaha!!' 

Next, the Principal ma'am came up to me- 

'Now look here Johnny, you better behave yourselves, understand?' 

I turned to the other side with a jerk. I pulled my blanket over me and closed my eyes firmly, trying to sleep. I don't care! Perhaps Henry must be out to bicker me as well. I tossed and turned all over my bed that night. Finally, I drifted to sleep, miraculously.

There was only one way to find out whether Henry was a good fellow or not; to friend him and see his true colors. 

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Hey guys!!!

How was this chapter? I know it was short but I hope you guys are liking the remaked version. I am planning to elongate this story a bit more but still keep it as a short story. I have changed the plot too. How do you guys lkie the new plot? Pls VOTE and COMMENT!!!

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