The Only One I'll Ever Need - Jelix

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For once in my life I can't wait to get to school. Felix was my world. His face makes my life worth living.
My third lesson is with Felix. I can't wait.
I looked over at Ethan and Mark. They where holding hands and smiling to each over. I wish I had that with Felix.

We reached the school and I couldn't wait to see Felix.
"See you later Jack" Mark said as he walked away with Ethan.

I look around with a big grin on my face, trying to find Felix. My grin turned into a frown when I couldn't see him anywhere.

I sighed. What if he was faking being my friend this whole time. I slowly made my way over to the bench. I sat down and looked around at everyone. Everyone had their own group of friends. Everyone, but me.

I closed my eyes and let the suns rays hit my skin. I took a deep breath and tried to relax.

"Hey nerd!" Someone shouted, probably at me.

I groaned and opened my eyes to see Felix storm over with his friends. It was Felix who called me a nerd?

Felix stood right in front of me and smirked. He lifted me up by the collar of my t-shirt so I was standing in front of him.

He leaned close to me and said something into my ear.
"Play along..." Felix whispered.

Nodded slightly in response.

"EVERYBODY LOOK, JACKS GONNA CRY AGIAN!" He yelled, getting everybody's attention. Everyone's head turned to me and Felix. Some people started walking over.

I quickly rubbed my eyes to make me look like I was crying. People laughed, only a few looked like they felt sorry for me.

Felix pulled up a fist and made it look like he was gonna punch me. But just before he did, I made myself fall to the floor.
Felix kicked me, but only lightly.

Felix put his foot above my head. He was about to stamp on me but the bell rang and everyone left.
I had to admit, that was good timing. Felix lifted me up and we smiled to each over.

I was about to head to lesson but Felix grabbed my wrist.
"Come with me please," He smiled. How could I say no to that face? But I will get in so much trouble.

"Felix...I would love to...but you know we can't" I smiled weakly. I didn't want to let him down.

"Jack, stop being such a nerd and have fun!" Felix said, his grin turning into a half smile.

I looked at the school and back at Felix. I sighed
"Fine..." I mutter.
Felix smiled and started to run.  I raised an eyebrow in confusion but I ran after him.

We ran for five minutes. He finally stopped at a small park. Felix ran and sat on a swing. I took the one next to him.

"Felix, can I ask you something?" I said swinging up and down.

"Go ahead jackaboy" He grinned. I loved his smile. It's so warm and welcoming.

"Why did you pretend to beat me up?" I said, raising an eyebrow.

Felix stopped swinging, I did the same. He looked at me, dead in the eye. There was a long pause before he spoke.

"It's hard to explain..." He said, rubbing the back of his head.
I gave him a confusing look.

"I have this reputation... and I need to keep it. I know it's stupid" He said, looking at the dirt ground below us.

"What's so important about your reputation." I said. I was getting a bit annoyed. Why is he being fake? So people will like him more?!

"I...I guess I don't want people to know the real me....ever since my dad died...i...i" Felix cried, a tears streaming down his face.

I quickly got up and pulled Felix off the swing and into a hug. He cried into my shoulder.

"It's ok, Felix, you'll be ok....I promise" I said, rubbing his back.
He calmed down a bit and carried on what he was saying.

"After my dad died...I wanted to hide my sadness....but sadness turned into anger. I took my anger out on everyone, including you. Then I needed to keep taking my anger out on people so people couldn't see the real sadness in my heart" He sniffed.

"Oh Felix..."