Stand Partners (Three Days Grace/MattXDani/bxb)

4

I neared the back of the school, past the drug addicts who hung out by the dumpsters and the whores who paced the sidewalks before class started. The sound of heels clicking on pavement echoed through my mind even when I'd walked past their area. I didn't go back here often, but when I did, you can bet your ass it was for something important. I reached a gray door that was rusted in spots.

They claimed this area as their own. Well, more like they had connections and were allowed to have it. My brother likes to say how he and his gang took this place from the druggies. I knocked twice, using the side of my fist. A knock was returned seconds later in a pattern of four. You have to know a specific knock pattern to get in and I - being "part" of this - knew all of them. I responded with a single knock. Seconds later the door clicked and my brother opened it.

"Matt?" He asked, "why are you here?"

"I need a favor." I stated, "I'm willing to pay."

The corners of Brad's lips twitched, he was contemplating letting me in. He always said how he wanted me to be better than him. He had failed grades over and over again, he wasn't book smart, he was life smart. He knew nothing about Shakespeare, he couldn't find x, he didn't know the types of clouds or where most places are located. His one wish for me was to be better than him, smarter than him.

Brad stepped to the side, leaving enough space for me to squeeze through. I pushed my way through, the room was lined with candles even though a light bulb hung from the ceiling. A pentagram was scratched onto the floor, books, papers, needles and baggies were thrown around the room. Adam, the self acclaimed leader was sitting on a desk they stole from the ninth grade algebra teacher. He wore a tight black v-neck, his arms were bruised badly, a syringe in one hand a knife in the other.

Instantly, I remembered why I didn't like him. He was into hardcore drugs, everyone is convinced he's gonna die soon so no one really cares to help. He pushed himself off the desk, stepping into the light so I could see the features of his sunken in face, his black hair was plastered to his sweaty face. My brother only runs with this fucko because he fell for Adam a long time ago and he refuses to leave him even though he's changed.

"Matty," Adam smiled, showing his crooked teeth, his voice was raspy and choked up, "never thought I'd see you again. What do you need?" He laughed a little, though it sounded more like a dying animal, "heroine? Or are you one of those marijuana pussies?"

I frowned, "I'm not interested in drugs. I'm more so here for Neil and Barry."

I could almost feel Brad's gut drop, "wh-what? Why? They're dangerous, Matt..."

I turned to him, his eyes were wide and his face was pale. I only had two words for him, "I know."

"Haa!" Adam wheezed, "they're at the lot, taking care of some kid who didn't pay me back. Who knows when they'll be back. I'll shoot Barry a text saying you were looking for him."

"Thanks." I simply said.

"Now get out." Adam snapped, sitting back down on the stolen desk.

Brad quickly pushed me out the door, "Matthew, this isn't a good idea."

"I don't care. You'll see my motives soon enough." I snapped, turning an walking down the sidewalk.

I picked up my pace after I was in the school. Sure, I was already late to class, but that didn't matter to me. Thankfully, my science teacher left the door open for me. How sweet. I slipped in and went straight to my desk, no one said a word. No one ever did. Dani was scribbling away in his notebook, I noticed his nails were painted neon pink, but it was chipped off in some parts. I rolled my eyes a bit then took my phone out and started scrolling through Tumblr.

I was immediately greeted with dank memes and people preaching. Whether their preaching was about radioactive garbage aka microwavable food or the gays, I ignored it. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed Dani uncomfortably shifting in his seat, he kept trying to cross his legs, switching them every few seconds. What a fucking weirdo. I continued my scrolling, ignoring him all together. My phone buzzed, Barry had texted me back.

Barry: "so a favor?"

"Yeah." I typed, "theres this new guy and he's a threat to what I've worked for. I'll pay you to fuck him up."

Barry: "how much and who"

"Dani Rosenoer." I glanced over at him before I continued typing, "$100."

Barry: "oh. Got it."

~~~

I headed to orchestra, seeing Dani scurry down the hallway. Neil was chasing after him, chains on his pants and leather jacket clanking together as he chased Dani. I smiled a bit as Neil kicked open the bathroom door just seconds after Dani had locked himself inside. Looks like I won't have to worry about that show off. When I got to orchestra, I quickly got ready and waited to see if Dani would show up. Spoiler, he didn't. He was mia all class. During the last few minutes of class, I walked to the bathroom Dani was chased into.

It was completely empty, but it reeked of chemicals and cleaning products. I guess the custodians actually cleaned a bathroom for once. I shrugged and walked out, the bell for dissmissal rang, students poured out of classrooms as I headed to the room almost no one knew about down the Fine Arts Hall. Time to go practice my ass off.

**meh it's short but my crush was just at my house so I can't think well..buuut this will get interesting soon I promise.**