The NEWBIE

Chapter 35

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JACK

I admit, I am really happy with the consequences of my actions. Breaking the "no fighting" policy and disrespecting school property got me a four day suspension. Who the hell cares about that? I wouldn't be missing out too many important crap about school because Christmas vacation is next week. Gladly, I got it a week early because of that glorious suspension of mine.

Rewarded and justified. That's how I feel. Punching Fitzherbert's ugly face was all I need. Although, I was pretty disappointed with Elsa. She could've done better. I spent money just to give her energy to kick the guy's ass but all she did was avoid me whenever I'm looking at her. What the hell is that about?

But in the middle of my thoughts, I wondered. Why am I so amused? It's weird. I guess Elsa kinda' reminds me of those female wrestlers or something. I don't even know.

"What are you thinking about?" Hiccup snapped his fingers in front of me. It's weird how Elsa got me into deep thoughts.

"Can't I just be thinking of nothing?" I actually lied. We were in Hiccup's room. Hiccup was sitting right next at the window while I was on his bed, lying on my stomach.

Hiccup gave me a funny look and wiggled his eyebrow. "What?"

"You're blooming today." He grinned. The actual f*ck?

"What the hell, you lost me." I answered, moving an inch away.

"You know, you've been smiling a lot and I'm happy for you, brother." Hiccup said and threw an arm around me.

"Big deal? I'm just smiling because I beat Fitzherbert up." I began reasoning.

"That prick again. I know it's something else." He pressed on. What is he trying to tell me?

"Damn it, Hiccup, if you're gonna bring Elsa up, just shut it." I said. Hiccup is too predictable. Can't he be more mysterious like me?

"Who says I was going to bring Elsa up?" He laughed, the same funny look he gives whenever he has something in mind that I won't like. "But since you brought it up then - "

I shoved his mouth quickly.

"I just need some clarifications or something." He still added.

I gave him a dead look. "Since when did you become a snoopy twat?"

"Uh, since the 'I'll anonymously send you free stuff' trick. I mean, seriously, that's all you've got?" He said as if he's dated a girl before.

"That thing? Who said that meant anything?" I replied casually, shutting him out.

He gives me a suspicious look. "You know, this school is still thinking you two are dating. Aren't you supposed to do anything about that? Aren't you just a wee worried?"

"I don't wanna sound defensive." I just said. "Let them think what they think. Plus, I've been in worst situations."

"Yeah, like the school thinking you've been in Merida's pants." Hiccup snorted.

For God's sake, he just really needs to forget about that catastrophe.

Since I was so famous, everything I did was such a big deal even though all of those crap are fake. I've been in so many rumors, I can't even cope. But the good thing about it is that those rumors just fade without my guidance. Rumors have been a part of my very enjoyable life and I'm used of how annoying they are, being malicious and all.