Blurring The Lines [boyxboy]

Blurring The Lines {7}

                I had no desire to go back to my dorm and face Jordan. How was I even supposed to face him after what I'd seen today?

                I hid out in the academic building, finding a quiet spot to sit and finish my homework. I took my time on my homework, but once it was done, I had nothing to distract myself with.

                So I got up and stretched out my bad leg, leaving the academic building, my thoughts spinning wildly. I had no idea what the hell was happening here, or what I was supposed to do. Should I tell one of the teachers? Should I tell Mr. Constance? Should I tell my parents?

                But those thoughts quickly fell away from me. It seemed like Mr. Constance and the teachers didn't stop the fighting here. And my parents would either think I was exaggerating as a way to convince them to bring me back home, or they'd think it was just a fight that the school would handle.

                "Kai!"

                I froze and turned to face Lenny. He was coming down the path, but his expression was calm and casual.

                "Hey, have you seen Jordan?" he asked, coming up to me. "I checked the library for him. I was just about to head to your dorm."

                "Nope, haven't seen him since he was punching people in the face," I said.

                Lenny laughed like that was actually funny. "It was just Jin Amano. If you're heading back to your room, I'll walk with you."

                "I'm not. Walk by yourself," I said.

                He shrugged. "Suit yourself." He glanced at my leg. "Jordan figured you wouldn't want to join in the fighting. Jin's a dirty fighter. He'd go for your leg."

                My face paled at the thought of anyone going after my bad leg. I'd once run into a counter with it and hadn't been able to leave my bed for the rest of the day because of the pain.

                He noticed my expression. "Oh, don't worry. We were going to keep them away from you! It's nice to finally have someone who can keep an eye on them, though. No one knew which Peer group they were in. It's good we've got a guy on the inside now." He grinned. "Catch you later, Kai."

                He continued on down the path and I leaned heavily on my cane. Guy on the inside? Was that how they were planning to use me now?

                "Sounds like you're making friends already."

                I jumped in surprise at Jin's voice. I turned and just barely managed to spot him off the path. He was sitting against a tree, hat pulled low over his eyes, partially hidden by a bush.

                "Eavesdropping?" I said, glaring at him, feeling my face heat up a little.

                Jin tilted his head back so I could see his eyes. "Just taking a break outside. Hard to find peace and quiet around here with the Blues hunting me down."

                "What is happening on this campus?" I demanded. I needed someone to tell me. I just didn't understand all this craziness.

                Jin sighed and gestured at me to sit. I limped over to him, sliding down against the tree next to him.

                "It's a new policy," Jin said. "An experiment, really. Social punishment."