Run Away

Chapter two

                                                                                         Ethan

I was walking to class late as usual. When I heard a bunch of people in the hallway. That never happens, unless they are going after someone. It was probably that girl Alice. She has been a target for many years because of how easy it is to get to her. I even target her sometimes, but I'm way worse than the rest of them. Honestly it's just fun to do it and I get my anger out. So why not?

As I was getting closer to Alice's locker I saw the crowd of people. Of course their phones were out recording this. Do they not have anything better to do? I looked who they were getting this time, and of course it was her. They haven't been targeting anyone else lately. She has gotten it so bad this year since she doesn't dress or look like the other girls. Frankly I don't care, I just do it to stay on top. If you aren't on the top like me, you get it just like Alice.

I decided to see how bad she looked this time. Surprisingly we have never made her bleed. I would never do that to a girl. I at least have some manors. Of course these idiot's didn't have any. I looked at her and there was so much blood all over her face. Didn't they see that? They just kept kicking and punching her in the stomach. It's going to be so hard for her to walk. Oh god what have they done this time? It's going to be so hard to explain this to the nurse and not tell her what really happened. I have to make them stop before it gets worse.

I told them to stop and they all looked at me like I had two heads. I said it louder and of course they all ran. Every person here was terrified of me, I was top dog here and wasn't afraid to hit anyone. When they all ran away they started to whisper about me. I'll have to get them for that.

I looked down at Alice but she was already looking up at me, with a confused look too. I understand that I'm not the nicest guy but I'm not a complete asshole. I have hurt her so many times before though, so it does make sense why she would be scared and confused that I helped her.

She tried to get up and almost fell but I caught her. I stood her up straight, and decided to ask her if she was okay. Then she literally just started freaking out on me. Why would she do that? I was actually being nice to her, how dare she be that much of a bitch! I helped her when those guys were about to make her pain so much worse. I didn't even say anything after she freaked out on me. She started to walk, well more like waddle to class. She should be heading for the nurse to get checked out.

So I called for her and told her that she should go to the nurse. This time she didn't even say anything just headed in that direction. God she can be so difficult at times.

Why did I decide to help her today? I could have actually gone to class and not have all those people look at me weird. But of course I had to be a decent guy and help her. She didn't even say thank you, what a bitch. I took time out of my day to help her.

I guess she has the right to be mad at me, still I helped her. Honestly why am I even thinking about her. It's not like she's relevant in my life. I have hurt her and at this point it's too late for anything.

I'm not even going to class, what's the point? I was already late but now the class is basically over. Maybe I should go and check if she made it to the nurses office? No she will be fine. I would know that she had made it there plenty of times.

Whatever I'm just going to get food and maybe show up for school later.

I went outside I needed a smoke. I headed right for the smoke pit and of course the stoners were out there. They don't even smoke cigs half the time they can just leave. Why am I so moody today?

"Hey Ethan we heard what happened today, why would you stand up for the loser Alice?"

They did not just question me on what I did today. Who the fuck did they think they were. Half of these guys weren't even 'worthy' of talking to me. They can go and get stoned and leave me alone.

"Listen here Jason you don't ever question me on what I did today or for who. Do you understand? You are no one in this school, so why don't you and your buddies just go and get stoned. Wouldn't you rather do that than go to class."

They looked surprised that I just flipped out on them. Probably because I'm still sticking up for Alice. What is wrong with me today honestly? They looked at me one last time and walked away slowly, they went towards the path everyone goes to smoke weed.

I finished my smoke and started to go back to the school. I really hope that Alice actually made up a believable story, if not she's really done for. I wonder if she even made it. Some of those guys are real jerks, I mean she was bleeding. I need to get her out of my mind, so I'll just go and check on her.

I started to head to the nurses office when my group of friends started coming towards me. What do they want now?

"So all of a sudden you're sticking up for Alice? I mean come on she's our only easy target. You are starting to wreck it for us man. We need to be on top. Do you understand?"

I know that they did not just talk to me that way. I control this group of idiots, I do what I want and they follow. They will not ever overthrow me who do they think they are? What is with everyone today trying to tell me, me of all people what to do.

"Listen I know that you did not just talk to me that way. If you ever want to talk to me like that I can easily make you a target just like Alice. In case you forgot our rules we never hurt someone to the point of bleeding then people get suspicious. So if you ever want to give me shit again think about it. I know thinking can be hard for you sometimes so just don't do it."

I walked closer and got right in his face, gripped his shirt and went right in his face.

"Do I make myself clear?"

I could see the fear in his eyes, I looked at the boys behind him, he had the same look in their eyes as him. I am top dog and if anyone forgets that then they will be reminded. I repeated myself one more time.

"I said do...I.....make....myself.........clear?"

They just nodded their heads and walked away. As they scurried away I decided to go and check on her.

When I got to the nurse office I found her right outside the door. She didn't even make it in. They really got her good this time. I bent down and helped her up. I guess it was my turn to make up a story.

I walked into the nurse office and immediately there was a reaction.

"Oh my god what happened to her. Did someone hurt her?"

I tried to think of a story anything that could make this better, but I couldn't think of a convincing lie. So I told a half truth.

"I found her like this, I saw a group of people around her, I was just so worried I didn't even look at who it was. All I know is that if you bring this to the office it will be a lot worse tomorrow."

The looked at me understandingly. I think that they knew more than what they let on. I wonder if they knew I was the one who usually causes the harm.

I think that I'm going to stay until she wakes up. She's going to be in a lot of pain. Poor Alice if only she would have turned out the way everyone wanted.