Saint - Finding the Normalcy Within the Abnormality

Chapter 5

       Summer turned to fall and fall turned to winter. Which means basketball tryouts. I had gotten Axton's overall grade up to an 80 at this point which significantly better than his 42 previous to my teaching. However, he still needed over an 85 to graduate. His grade was also good enough to try out for the team. I had to stay at tryouts with him but I slept through it. I'm so exhausted lately it's no joke. My mom thinks I have anemia since I'm sensitive to temperature change as well. Honestly, one drop in degree and I'm freezing. I think it's because of the cold weather.

       After his tryouts, Axton asked if I was hungry. I gave him a look and he laughed taking me to the nearest McDonald's. I used my allowance to pay and we went to his house. Axel and Jaceson were in front of his house in Axel's car waiting for Axton. When he pulled into the driveway they got out. Jaceson tutted once he saw my bag of food. He says I'm going to get fat with the way I eat. I tell him to fuck off.

       Going inside I ate my food and helped the guys with their homework. I think I became a better teacher and Axton most certainly became a better student. With the extra help he's getting in class and with my tutoring, he's excelling quite fast. In fact, I think he won't even need my help in a few weeks but let's not tell him that. He's super sensitive around and toward me now it's annoying.

       "Jacob, are you listening?" Axton questioned a pout on his face.

       "I can't hear stupid," I jeered making him scoff in disbelief.

       "Jacob seriously I don't get it," He whined

       I helped him out some more before we called it a day. Miss Bianca finished cooking right in the knick of time. After two full plates, I was dropped home by Axton. Walking in the house Mom had dinner made and even though I had already eaten my mouth watered at the sight. I don't usually eat so much. I sum it up to me being a growing boy. After dinner mark two I was beat. I soon fell asleep afterward.

       The next day Callie ripped me a new one. Apparently I never hang out with her anymore which is bullshit because we hang out every weekend because Axton works on the weekends. So we made plans to hang out after school. I wait at her locker for her to gather her stuff. I silently rush her so I don't have to confront Axton in person. However, luck never seems to be on my side. I accidentally caught his eye while he was walking towards the car park.

       "Don't we have a session today?" He asked glancing at Callie who glares at the 'friend stealer'.

       "We can skip a day, right? I want to hang out with Callie today," I said and he gave a weak shrug.

       "I guess. Can I call you if I have a question?" He inquired

       "Actually no. We're gonna be at the movies so...," Callie said before I could answer.

       "Have fun," He said before he left.

       The goodbye was abrupt. We went to Callie's car and I scolded her for her rude behavior. I don't understand why she is so upset because she has a boyfriend she can hang out with besides me. Before heading to the theater we stopped by Walmart to get some snacks. Callie hid them in her bra and we were off. We chose a movie and bought a medium popcorn to share. Walking in we quickly found some seats. After we sat down we began eating our popcorn even though the movie was nowhere near starting.

       "So," Callie called making me look at her. "You and Axton."

       "Shut up," I said throwing a kernel at her. "I'm not even gay."

       "Just admit you guys fucked," Callie said with a nonchalant shrug of her shoulder. My face broke out into a smile and I tried to hide it while eating but it was too late. "You slut!" She exclaimed throwing popcorn at me.

       "Oh hush! I don't even remember it. I was drunk," I explained and she snorted

       "Be careful. That's how you end up pregnant," She warned making me snort.

       "Yea right I'm a guy remember," She shrugs in response.

       The movie played and afterward, we went to Chipotle for some food. When we went back to Callie's house. We ate our food at her house and talked about the movie. I kept getting bugged by her younger siblings for a bite of my burrito. They were chased away by their mother and we went to Callie's bedroom. I lie in her bed and let out a deep sigh in comfort. I'm so freaking tired lately. My phone vibrated in my pocket and I took it out seeing Axton's name. I answer it with a noise of acknowledgement. As he began to speak Callie to the phone away and told him not to bother me anymore since I was going to sleep. I glare at her but am silently thankful as I nod off into dreamland.