Crying For Help

Chapter Five

Brandon's P.O.V.

I went through school, not seeing Thomas again.. I really hope he didn't get into any trouble. I just got out of my last class and I was looking for him. I sighed, be better now have gone looking for the guy we saw earlier.. that's just gonna cause more trouble.

I saw the little posse around someone and I couldn't tell who it was. I mean, it could be Thomas for all I know, but what if it isn't? I don't wanna get any more involved, I feel guilty and all for not helping. I tried to get a better angle on what was happening, but it didn't work very well.

I looked around and quickly stopped, focusing my attention on him. It was Thomas. I was about to head over there before I noticed what he was doing. He was walking towards the gang. No, no, no, no Thomas. I mentally groaned at his stupid decision. It might not seem like a bad idea now but it will end up coming back in the future.

I tried to speed up my pace and get him before he could interfere, but nope, with my luck I wasn't fast enough. "Stop it." Thomas spoke through gritted teeth. I took a deep breath, knowing it can only end badly. I'm pretty sure the person they were picking on was the guy from earlier.. he's not the buff or strong type.. he's the lanky and scrawny type..

"Or what? Will you get another one of your little friends to stand up for you?" Before anyone could say anything else, Thomas quickly extended his arm, punching him right in the jaw. Quite a loud crack could be heard and Chad held his jaw in pain, giving Thomas dirty looks. Chad tried to talk, but couldn't. I think Thomas dislocated it..

Thomas clenched his fist, and I'm not sure if it was because of anger or he hurt his knuckles punching him. Once the little group backed away, you could see the guy sitting against the wall with easily visible bruises and such. I walked forward as Thomas bent down, glancing over at the group who was pretty far away now.

"Hey.. are you okay?" Thomas asked in a soothing voice. The kid didn't answer, he just pulled his hoodie sleeves as far as he could and looked up at Thomas with feat gleaming in his eyes. I got closer and they must've both heard me because they both looked up. They both automatically noticed me, "Hey, Brandon." Thomas smiled, taking his attention off of the brown - haired kid for a second.

"What's your name?" He mumbled something that wasn't audible. I asked again and he answered louder so I could understand him, "Bo." He managed to say, still trying to blend in with the wall as much as possible, sitting on the ground up against the wall. "Brandon." I spoke, for some reason not really trusting him. "I'm Thomas."

Bo nodded, you could easily see he was shaking. Thomas looked around, everyone was gone since school was over. The teachers would soon be out here. "Bo, we need to go so the teachers don't catch us. Do you trust us enough to come outside with us?" I mentally growled, why won't Thomas just leave him alone?! Bo nodded slightly, "Okay, come on."

All three of us got up and walked outside, as soon as we stepped outside Thomas spoke, "If you want we can go." Bo shrugged, sitting down against the wall of the school. "What are you doing?" I asked, "Why aren't you going home?" Bo looked up at me, as if trying to figure out what to say. He obviously knew what he wanted to, but he wasn't sure if he should. "Well, someone's at my house that I don't want to see."

I sighed, knowing how it felt. I mean, at least I think. I'm pretty sure I knew what he was talking about. "What do you mean? Is it your parents? Brothers or sisters?" Bo shook his head no, "No.. a old.." He paused, as if trying to find the right word. "Friend?" It not confirmed that I didn't know how he felt.. if he was talking about his parents and siblings, well, I knew too well.

"Bo.. I know this might seem like a.. uhh.. random question.. you don't have to answer or anything.. but, I don't know what you're going through but.. why don't you try to be happy?" Both Thomas and Bo caught by surprise of my question, Bo sighed and Thomas looked between us. "You don't have to answer.." I spoke after, but Bo sighed again and started to talk.