The fall of Icarus Wood.

V.| F U C K Y O U ANYWAY

Alexander's name is changed to Chanson since I found the name better fitting for him.

H A T H O R

Miss Russ's voice also to be called my history teacher was full on talking and explaining about our end project that she had been able to decide as the last thing that we would make at our senior year. She was thrilled about the concept, when she announced it when class had started and told us that she was going to read names out loud, who then may pick their partners. I was alright with the subject at first, completely ignoring the existence of Icarus next to me who hadn't stopped swirling a pencil in annoyance duo that I was "no fun". I was thrilled to leave Icarus behind with some blonde who would probably make this project much more interesting for him as I was probably going to work with Xander Sprouse, we had always been the leftovers and so we worked together, he was alright, more towards the geek side but I managed to find it amusing as we talked about our work. "Orlando Fitch!" Miss Russ started as she continued reading random names from the class list as they answered who they picked as partner. "Icarus Wood." I felt my eye twitch slightly as Icarus leaned back into his seat, scanning the room with his eyes while I already pitied the soul who had to work with that however my conscious had spoken to soon, my breath hitching in my throat as I realized I was doomed. "I pick Hathor." He shrugged, making the Barbie blonde glare at me from the other side of the classroom as Melinda bloom in front of slumped back into her seat. "Can I object?" my voice finally functioned while Miss Russ shook her head, her eyes looking at the both of us with great hope as I had to resist the urge yet again, to strangle Icarus and dump him inside the river that flow into next town. "Hathor Ortiz, I'm sorry but Icarus had first choice, no changing." Soon after that the history teacher had finished reading every name as every one of the class had now a partner. "The project will decide for sixty percent weather your finishing high school or not, so kids don't mess it up. The concept is simple, pick a myth legend, historic personage out either which culture or history that you both have something with in common, or at least could relate to you on a very clear base. You will write an essay about it, following with how it involves you two personally, try to recreate a modern version involving the both of you and polish it off with some creativity. I hope the result will be astonishing, so let your brains work for this so I don't have to see your faces next year." 

The bell rang soon after that as I got up from my desk, Icarus joining me as he placed his body in front of me to prevent me from walking away. "So your house tonight? Since we have only 2 months and a half for that project." His smirk, for the first time slightly imitating me, the thought of Icarus walking around in my house, terrified of him seeing my room, he would get to close. "No chance, Wood. Look let me do all the work, I volunteer, I know how this works I don't want you to bother me during working and you wouldn't want to do any work so it's a win situation for us both, just give me some lines that you ripped of google or something after I get a story." I had cursed myself for letting my voice slightly stammer at the beginning as Icarus buried his stare into my eyes. "No." there was no place for discussion in his voice which made me sigh in frustration, I was giving him like a lifetime chance and he just blew it off. "Why?! Jesus, Wood, what the hell do you want from me? This crap is only going on for a day and it's annoying the life out of me." I couldn't help to slightly let my feelings slip out in the moment, I wanted my peace back. "Calm down, muffin." I didn't know why but Icarus wood sounded concerned for a moment, gentle, not as his usual cocky self, and that was the final straw which made me freak out.

 I knew that my breathing became heavier by seconds while I putted distance between me and Icarus. The thought of the final project being screwed up, the thought of having to live another year into high school, the complaining of my parents telling me how worthless I am returning, Icarus who kept pushing my buttons around, it became too much, all at once. I slumped down at the wall, trying to regain my breathing as I held both my cold hands on my face. I wasn't unusual for me, having a panic attack when I couldn't handle the stress of what school was giving me, however it was the first time that someone had been able to see it and the one person who had to see me in my most pathetic state was Icarus freaking Wood, The most selfish, arrogant bastard I had ever met, I knew that I had to accept the fact that a lot of people would know about my 'freak out' after this, I had to prepare myself for the snickering or glances they would steal. But that thought vanished quickly when Icarus knelt down by my side and placed his hand carefully on my arm, probably making sure that I wouldn't even freak more if he touched me. "Hathor, I just want to make the project together alright? Divide the work and pass the year, they would see it if you made it alone and that would give a lot problems, and for trying to get to know you, I'm not a serial killer, so relax, I may not be a saint, I'm far anything but that but I'm not that desperate for sex to force myself on a girl, so breath." Icarus's voice had soothed me, calming my nerves as my breath became slightly calmer and calmer, however my mouth had fallen open with shock all written over my face as I looked up to Icarus with wide eyes while he rubbed my upper arm in comfort. What the hell just happened. I was in a state of rejection, I refused to believe that Icarus Wood had just comforted me with gentle words and rubbing my arm, He was the most arrogant person of the whole school, worse than most football players. I expected him to give me the cold shoulder after my attack was over and I couldn't still function as I was too struck with shock, but he never did, he stayed by my side, waiting for me to say something as everyone else had already long ago abandoned the classroom. "Thank you." My voice came out weak, breaking the long silence. Icarus scratched the back of his head, clearly feeling uncomfortable and awkward as me while he quickly took away his hand. I had to admit that I missed the touch of it. "No problem." It was short, but meaningful. I didn't know what to think anymore of the boy beside me as we both got up from the floor. I had the urge to run away for him even more than I had already had from the beginning as his eyes stayed on me, making me feel insecure, afraid that he was beginning to, understand me, to unravel my real feelings. 

"So tonight, my house. I want to start with choosing the subject so that we're done with that." Icarus was back towards his normal persona, as he shrugged and swung his black bag on his shoulder. Making a distasteful face, I agreed with him against my own thoughts about telling him to go fuck himself, because he had a point which I would never admit to him, while nodding my head. My answer had obviously satisfied him as he gave me, his famous smirk. "Alright, cupcake see ya at lunch." And with that the raven-haired boy with the eyes that were a green as a tropical rainforest disappeared into the hallways, leaving me with complicated emotions and disturbing thoughts till lunch arrived.

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After all my classes, I had walked towards my locker. Definitely planning on leaving school and make me forget at the stupid idea's I was having. Dropping the books in my locker, I pulled out my phone, the black IPhone 5s that I hardly used at school and texted Chloe, I had need for her company and a great party also. Flora hadn't arrived yet at our usual spot which made me feel more at ease as I let my fingers type the message. "Wanna go out 2night, I will call Chris." The message was simple, not using annoying hearts or sugar sweet words me and Chloe were both straight to the point and both knew what "calling Chris" mend. After ten fifteen seconds, I already had my reply to question I asked as I saw Flora together with the three musketeers walking towards me. "Hell fucking yeah, pick u up at eight." The brunette made me smile as I tucked away my phone back into my bag as Flora now stood beside me. "I have never legit seen you use your phone Hathy what the hell." She teased me as I grinned at her. "Whatever Flow." Icarus now standing next to me as Chanson stood in the middle while Aidan had his arm around Flora's shoulder now. "So, cupcake, I will pick you up after..." Icarus started, only to be interrupted. "No way in hell, give me your stupid address or suck it up that I'm not coming." Not risking to be into Icarus car next to him, hell no. His eyebrows furrowed in disappointment which I was not expecting as Chanson started laughing. "This chick is great, holy, don't think we've been properly met. Chanson Hamilton but because you make my life a happier place with telling the male population off, you can call me Chase" He took my hand into his as he shook it with a big smile. "Hathor." I replied managing a small smile as I shook his hand also. I didn't know why but I had already taken a liking to Chase, he wasn't like the others, referring to arrogant bastard aka Icarus and slight man whore aka Aidan. Well he was probably like them but at least I didn't see him flirting with girls or hear rumors of him hooking up with them. So, I decided that I liked Chase the most, as he released my hand. "Alright, give me your number." Icarus was determined suddenly, looking at me while I saw Chase roll his eyes at Aidan and Flora who were currently eating each other's face off. Taking the phone that Icarus was holding before in his hands, I typed in my number as I typed my name Hathor Ortiz in and gave it back. "If you call me, bother me or wake me up by either two, I will personally castrate you." Chase now laughing out his life while Icarus looked at me with a terrified face because I had been so dead serious. I couldn't help to let out a laugh also which made him visibly relax. "just text me where and when, I'm out now, bye flow." Stating my farewell, she waved goodbye at me as she kept her face onto Aidan's, I blamed the hormones of the female population. 

Ready to leave Mount Eden, Icarus stopped me in my tracks as he blocked my way. "Where are you going?" his question made me shiver slightly, I didn't know why but it brought me a lot of discomfort. "None of your business, Wood. See you." And with that I escaped from Icarus and made my way towards the coffee shop, where I would buy mine and Austin's drinks and after that I went to the gym, following my routine as I greeted Austin and drank our coffee in peace only to see Austin lip-sync the song "Baby love" from Regina as he cleaned up the gym me joining him as the previous accident disappeared from my mind for a few hours. After that I had gone towards the park in my street as I took out the sketch book I always had inside my bag and started sketching the birds who were eating, at the other side of the dirt path. I felt at rest in that moment, knowing that I was going to have a great night and wouldn't go to school tomorrow, I felt at ease with that.

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