Sticks and Stones

Run

I wake up my back sore from laying on the couch. The alarm of my phone ringing in my ear.

Yawning I rub my eye looking at he bright screen blinding me. I notice a few notifications as I shut off the alarm.

Oort: Sorry I didn't come back had some complications while picking up Josh

Oort: I'll see you tomorrow k?

Tossing the phone on the couch I trudged over to have breakfast. Finishing up my Lion cereal I said my goodbyes to mom and left for school. I hesitated riding my skateboard remembering the last time I fell off it and left it behind.

The lone walk to school was boring but let my mind wander. Thinking about if I should have gone to that party. But I know Oort wouldn't force me and I didn't want to go. But still I kept Oort from something he really wanted to go to. What if he just left to go to enjoy the party and lied about picking up Josh? No I can't think like that he wouldn't do that to me. Shrugging it off I was already almost at school.

Groups gathered in the front of the school. As I walk past loud conversation of the party drafted around. I stop by a group of girls, one was especially loud wearing a blue flower crown a tough looking guy has his arm around her waist.

"...he was so cute though! It's too bad all I remember really who he was. But he did give me this." She said pointing to the crown. Must've been one hell of a party.

I continued walking as the bell rung giving me no time to look for Oort.

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For the remainder of the day I didn't really see him anywhere. Then I got worried. He wasn't usually absent from school unless he was really sick. What could've happened to him?

I walked home alone as I did to school thinking. Checking my phone every once in a while in case there were any signs of Oort. A car passed me slowing down, stoping a few blocks ahead of me. I didn't mind it although it did stir some suspicion. Ignoring it I continue walking along.

Cautiously passing it I glance at the driver. An man about the same age as my mom with a ginger beard and a flat cap. His weird style made him creepier. Sporting a blue tank top and red pants.

"Hello Wasd." He said. That voice, it's so similar. Realizing who the voice was I began picking up speed. Looking onto my destination I kept my pace.

"Hey come back here." He shouted, the car door opening.

Then I ran. My feet hitting the pavement hard as I sprinted past the houses. Quickly thinking I turned down into the opposite way of my house to throw him off.

Cold sweat running down my neck waves of warmth running over my over heating body.

Glancing back I saw the red vehicle turn down the same road. Quickly approaching. My breathing heavy my mind raced thinking of where I could go hide. I just kept running. My head pounding.

Spotting an open gate to a backyard I turned towards it entering a different road. Slipping in I slammed my back on the wood. Holding my breath I listened for the car, it's motor humming past slowing down then speeding up again becoming quieter as it left.

I sigh catching my breath, lungs on fire. Taking off my backpack throwing it on the ground. I crouch down taking my inhaler out to soothe the wheezing in my breath.

In my peripheral vision I spotted a figure. Looking up I was met with some blue-green eyes. I felt a wave of embarrassment washed over my body as I slowly stood up to meet the individual. I toss my inhaler back into my bag to look him in the eye. A boy about my age with a black quiff states back at me.

"I-I had to hide somewhere I'm sorry, I'll just go..." I grabbed my bag to leave but a hand holds me back.

"Wait aren't you Wasd?" He asked I turn to him nodding.

"Why? Who are you?" I asked looking at him his cheeks blushing a bit.

"Oh I'm Finn you probably don't know me..." He said scratching the back of his neck.

"Wait, aren't you're the guy who painted that mural in the library?" He looked at me surprised. Nodding his head he chuckled awkwardly.

"Well it's beautiful, I really like it." I said smiling causing him to blush more.

"T-thanks.."

"Well, I should go... But thanks for letting me hide in your backyard for a bit." I wave exiting back into the street. He's nice.

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Finally arriving home the daylight outside getting dimmer. I open the door dropping my bag near the front door. The exhaustion from running starting to kick in.

"Mooooom?!" I call my voice cracking.

Laughter echoed from upstairs as my mom came down, mocking me. I stick my tongue out at her flopping on the couch.

Taking a deep breath I closed my eyes resting my hands on my stomach.  Pressure on my nose makes me open my eyes to see my mom leaning over me smiling.

"What took you so long to get home?" She asked ruffling my hair instantly regretting her decision.

"Ewww, why is your hair so sweaty?" She recoiled wiping her hand on her pants. I hesitated to answer.

"Oh—I, uh just went for a quick run is all..." I lie, wiping sweat from my forehead.

"Ha! You, going for a run? That's hilarious." She said walking back into the kitchen.

"I want to start working out okay?!" I called at her. Poking her head around the door frame she stuck her tongue out shaking her head in disbelief.

Rolling off the couch I jogged up to the bathroom shutting the door. Stripping down I tossed my clothes leaving me only in my underwear.

Running the water I held my hand underneath feeling the water waiting for the proper temperature. Humming I waited looking at myself in the mirror.

Maybe I should start working out...

I thought looking at my semi-scrawny body, pinching at a little bit of tummy sticking out. Would be nice to have at least some muscle.

"Hey Wasd, door's unlocked I'm coming in..." Oort's voice said opening the door.

Whipping my head sideways I jumped grabbing a towel covering my body.

"OORT GET OUT!!!" I screamed blushing wildly.

He stood there arms crossed looking me up and down. Smirking he watched as I blush harder. My hands weak loose their grip dropping the towel exposing my practically nude body. Putting my hands over my crotch I reached down grabbing the towel again.

"Can you l-leave..." I asked looking away.

Stepping out of the bathroom he closed the door. Rushing over to it I locked it. I seriously need to remember to lock this door.

At least I know Oort is fine and dandy...

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