The Boy With Weak Legs (Short Story)

Chapter 9: Pure Bliss

No matter how hard things are, know you are a bliss.

(Dante's POV)

Yesterday was just... A pure bliss. I loved how me and Gregory got to watch movies with one another, chat about the bully at our school, and planned our next hang out spot. He was thinking about going to a local park near his house this time.

"DRIVE THE CAR YOU LIKE YOU FUCKING OWN IT!" My mum screamed at the top of her lungs making me startle.

"LANGUAGE!" I screamed back. Well, I guess I can't really get on her about language am I right? I do tend to slip a bit myself every so often. Kind of like that whole me playing in pep rally situation.

Mum continued murmuring about the driver as she pulled into the drop off lot. "Have a lovely day in school darling! Make sure to inform me about any pri— I MEAN your fellow innocent classmates who may mess with you!" I could stare at her with my eyes wide as saucers and jaw slightly dropping. The vehicle came to a halt and I, like always, got out like a snail.

We waved one last goodbye to one another before I watched her speed off down the school's drive way. Another day of school, how jolly. To make matters worse, I have a test today! Okay, I studied for the test so its not a big issue.

As I walked down the hallways full of students I noticed the guy who bullies me was chatting with a couple of his friends. I honestly didn't want to be in proximity of the wanker but I need to walk past him to get to class. Walking fast isn't going to happen and the nearest exit still involves me passing him. My best bet would be walking casually pass him and hope he doesn't notice me.

Strangely, as I walked passed I stole a glance at him to see if he was looking and what I saw completely sent a shiver down my spine. When I stole a glance he was already looking at me from the corner and his eyes and a little lower down I saw that he liked his lips. Could this jock I don't even know have some nasty desires for me? That seems to be the case and that seriously scares me. First, I don't know the guy's name to begin with. Second, he comes off as a serious egotistical nob. Third, he is definitely someone I don't want to hang with. A very numpty person in other words.

After seeing I seemed to quicken my slow pace. No way interested in finding out if he was following me either. I've already been through enough ever since I got to this school. I don't need more stacked on my plate.

I was relieved when I made it to class knowing he didn't share the class with me. However, I did manage to exert beyond what I normally do which lead me to a little sweat on my forehead. Best workout I had in a while if I'm being honest here.

All that aside I was thankful that class has begun and much rather learn about some pointless subject then stay another second out there in the halls.

Today was Wednesday which meant it was early release. So instead of getting out at 3:20 we now got out at 2:15. So classes were much shorter than usual, every class being about thirty-two minutes long instead of forty-eight minutes.

Gregory and Chandler were not attending school today which made me feel sad on the inside. Considering they are my only true friends in the school. I have other acquaintances, mostly girl ones who constantly like hearing me talk. But once that bell rings, I do not see them again for the entire day. However, I did have both their numbers and both are currently texting me. Texting is not a perk I picked up or even took a liking too. If someone texted me, I will reply back. I am never the one who begins the conversation. Makes it seem I'm avoiding people doesn't it?

"Dante," Someone called out. "Dante."

I fixed my vision onto the person who was calling my name. It was none other than Allan Fritz the guy I barely see around school anymore. "Allan? What are you doing in here? This is a freshman class if I'm not mistaken."