Madder than Hatter [Wattys2017].

_Strike Two!_

The twelve Act ~

• Kyle POV •

I woke up shaking, once again drenched in my sweat, lately the same nightmare kept hunting me down in my sleep.

I felt powerless against my own mind, I can't find peace within me every time I step forward I realize I was actually walking in an endless maze of thoughts and regrets.

Barely being able to pull myself out of the bed I dragged the strength left inside me and stepped outside to the bright smiling world, the sun was kissing my skin gently and the air floating around cheerfully yet All I saw was the blue that engulfed me as if every movement of mine spilled around melancholy; dyeing the space into a dark grey.

I didn't even realize that I walked all the distant to the lecture hall until I was standing right in front of it.

Shit, I forgot my bike.

I cursed weakly thinking about the long trip awaiting me later on my feet, I exhaled from my mouth and if this wasn't Mr. John lecture I would have ditched the whole thing and went to Krispy Kreme the only place in the world that can fill the emptiness inside me with sweet pleasure.

I trudged slowly in the back slouching and indulging my lethargy but once I spot that hilarious scene unfolding in front my eyes I felt my day and mood brightening instantly.

The famous goof head Aka Batrik was holding Josh hat, shouting at the top of his lung " Dude what is this ?! Are you mimicking Jack Frost?! Aren't you a little bit old for that ! " .

Chuckles echoed everywhere and Josh snatched the hat putting it back grimly ..

- it is not like that idiot - He fought to hide the blush and anger but unfortunately his face was a bright shade of pink .

- I just wanted to try something new! - He lied shamelessly cuing Grayson wild laugh, at least Keith was gentleman enough to laugh between his hands.

"Something new?! You almost look Elisa from frozen oh wait even hers wasn't as white as this ice! " Batrik said strangling a laugh, crazy twinkles dancing in his grey eyes.

- Oh just shut up! It is my hair alright I can dye it pink for all you care ! - Josh shouted, filled with menace only for Grayson to chime in wisely ..

" Or you can dye it strawberry red and we wouldn't care either! " after barely finishing his sentence Grayson and Keith fell simultaneously in a wild fit of laughter causing everyone else to chuckle to their heart content .

Josh cursed and kicked the ground then dashed like a madman outside the study hall cuing another wild laughter from the gathered crowd ..

And hell I felt SoOo good as I saw the true meaning of public humiliation being portrayed by my two handsome hands.

Anyway grinning widely I reached the middle row of benches, plopping myself on the seat I banged my head to the table hugging the cold surface closely, I wanted to pour down my worries and anxiety there .

I wish I could.

I don't know how many minutes passed till I felt a slight poke on my shoulder, I lifted my head slowly to face the owner of that hand and once we made an eye contact she said concerned ..

- Are you alright?! - And So I felt alright! .

I smiled at her then moved myself so Mad would sit in my place

" I am alright ".

I told her reassuring.

She sat down without tearing the eye contact, tilting her head to the side she told me - then why you look like ...- she paused, lifting an eyebrow before finishing - like this ! -