The Five

1

Martin High School

9:00am

"He's coming, he's coming!"

"He's so gorgeous!"

"Wow..."

Mumbles rose to whispers in the hall of Martin High School as the new guy approached his designated locker. He tried to block out their chatter but it was almost impossible.

"He's so dark and mysterious..."

"I heard he deals drugs."

His name was Avi Kaplan, he was 17 years old and an exchange student. Avi had a rough past and was looking to get rid of it here, but it looked like he wasn't going to get any peace at all. Rumours were already flying, people were already judging... it was the typical high school he didn't want to land in.

As he reached his locker a girl came up to him prancing around in her red open heels. "Who are you?" She asked while her teeth smacked on her chewing gum.

Avi didn't say anything.

"Hello? Earth to Mr bad boy." She analysed his clothing. From the bottom going up she viewed his black trainers followed by black skinny jeans and a black top and a black leather jacket. He was a little pale causing his green eyes to pop out more while his luscious brow hair fell beyond his shoulders.

Avi chucked a few books into his locker before slamming it and leaving sight.

"Rude." She walked away swaying her hips exaggeratively.

Everyone groaned at the sound of the bell. The rush hour in the hall began and everyone pushed and shoved in different directions. Avi stayed back leaning against a wall of the principals office as he had to see him before he could begin lessons. As he watched the crowds he noticed something strange.

A chubby guy wearing geeky glasses and a blue vest was walking to his lesson when some other kids slammed his books against the ground. The whole school bursted into a fit of laughter.

The one with heels who visited Avi before was part of it too. As the geeky one tried to reach for his books she kicked it across the floor and it skidded all the way to Avi's feet.

"Kick it here new boy." Some guy waved his arms in the air.

Avi ignored him and picked up the book then walked over to him. The geek was so  frightened at the sight of Avi, he looked so threatening.

"Throw it in his face!" Another voice yelled.

Avi rolled his eyes and handed the book to the poor guy. The geeky guy was so surprised, he'd never experienced such kindness. Turns out his name was Mitch Grassi. He was known for being openly gay and feminine like and was clearly bullied for it.

The hall way cleared out as everyone was unsatisfied with the outcome of Avi's actions. "...thank you." Mitch sighed as he wiped a tear from his eye.

"No problem..." Avi awkwardly scratched his head. He didn't really know the guy so conversation was hard.

"I better get going." Mitch mumbled while looking down with embarrassment.

Avi wanted to ask him his name but it was too late. He was already speeding away.

This school was already a nightmare.

A while later, he was given his timetable and he made his way to his way over. As he swung the door open to the class all eyes panned on him.

"Oh hello, Avi Kaplan is it?" The teacher put down her pen and greeted him. She stuck out her hand but Avi didn't shake it, he's always had a burning hate for teachers and wasn't going to make friends with any of them.