A New Journey (MccreexHanzo)

Best Friend

Hanzos P.O.V.

The rest of my day had gone rather quickly. For my lunch, I did what McCree-sensei asked of me. As he was teaching me, he told me he'd noticed I was a fast learner, and I'd have no problem learning everything in no time. It was the end of school and I was waiting in the front for Genji. I noticed the boy from English, Gabriel talking to a blonde boy. He appeared younger, and...uncomfortable. Gabriel was laughing and pushing at him, making the boy hang his head and appear in the brink of tear. This is terrible. I quickly sat up from the bench I was on, and quickly walked towards them. "Excuse me Gabriel, he seems uncomfortable. Maybe you shouldn't laugh and push at him" I say softly, touching the boys shoulder. Gabriel stared at me as if surprised I talked to him. His emotionless expression quickly turned to a smirk as he nudged my shoulder. "Calm down man, I'm only teasing him. We friends, right Jack?" He intesly looked at the boy. Jack only nodded as he looked down, avoiding any type of eye contact. I frowned at his response and didn't budge. "Well if that is so, I believe You should be less rude with your actions?" I asked softly. He only snorted as He walked passed me, purposely hitting my shoulder with his. I bit my lip as I turned to Jack. "Are you ok? I know he's not your friend. Why do you let him treat you as he does?" I asked with deep concern. His hair that hung over his blue eyes blocked our eye contact. I brushed his hair away and tilted my head as if restating the question. He averted his eyes, making an almost pained expression. "I....I just...like him" he muttered under his breath. I frowned at the news and looked down. "I see" I whispered. He felt ashamed of his feelings. I would say not to, but Gabriel appeared to be a terrible person. He let the person he cared for hurts him directly everyday, it was heartbreaking. I shook my head. I am the same way, I shouldn't discourage him. I looked back to him placing my hands on his cheeks and directing his attention to me. "Jack, I know we just met, but I believe love is a hurtful thing. If he truly is terrible to you, you should tell him how that makes you feel." I said rather quickly. He only stared at me dazed. "B...but I... I don't know about that" he rubbed the back of his neck in nervousness. I shook my head and stood him up. "You can do it Jack, I believe in you. I'll be here, so let's be friends" I smiled slightly. My brother instinct had kicked in, I noticed that now. It made me miss being close to Genji. I suddenly remembered what I was waiting for. I turned my head and made eye contact with my brother. He sneered at me as Angela pulled up behind him. I glanced back to Jack and hugged his head yo my chest. "Don't worry Jack. I'll be here to support you." I whispered before running over to join Angela and Genji. Genji sat in the front before me, but I gladly sat in the back. I glanced at Genji in the front mirror and smiled to myself. He'll become a good man.

Time skip

Once we came back home, Angela asked us about our first day in an American high school. Genji had many things to say, as I had hoped, and smiled as I listened to his enthusiastic speech. "And I made friends with a senior! His name is Gabriel and he's super cool. And his girlfriend is cool too." My expression quickly changed sour as I heard that name. Gabriel. Why did I have to make enemies on my first day. And I wouldn't consider Jack as a friend just yet. I just met him and I felt I made him uncomfortable. I sighed at my depressing thoughts. "That's good Genji, how do you like your classes? Are they suitable?" Angela asked encouraged his eager attitude. As he continues, I only stood up form Fareeha' s side and went into my room. I should just study my writing to distract myself, I want to impress McCree-sensei with my progress. I blushed at the thought as I opened my book bag to pull out the book he had given me. As I studied, I caught myself slacking off, thinking about my teacher. I have this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach, like the future hold something new in this new place. And it might have something to do with him.

A few days later

It has been a few days in my new school which came Thursday, and things have gone smoothly. Jack an I really became friends and spent our lunches together, talking about our lives and what we enjoy. "So you play the violin?" I asked, curious about his talent. He nodded with excitement as he pulled out a case which I assumed held the instrument. I smiled. He's in orchestra, and although he played piano as I do, he prefered the violin. "I do, it is my favorite instrument. It is quite beautiful. It can express beatuy and love, while able to potray sadness and heartbreak. It's the instrument of emotions. My emotions" he spoke with deep passion. I smiled once again, feeling touched with his words. "That is quite beautiful Jack, can I hear you play?" I asked. He did not hesitate as he pulled the wooden instrument from its case, carefully placing it on his shoulder and beginning to slide the bow across the strings. I felt goosebumps follow as he began to play something sweet. The passion in his face was genuine, making me smile more visibly than usual. I wish i was that passionate with piano. However, my heart always followed drawing others I see. I pulled my sketch book out from my book bag and began drawing Jack, without him noticing. After his lovely performance, his face grew tomato red when he finally noticed what I was doing. "W...why would you do that? I'm not attractive. I couldn't be a good model" he said nervously as he held his hand to his face like he was covering it. "You're not unattractive Jack. I bet you Gabriel with fall for you anytime now. I mean, the girl he is with is just so improper and inappropriate. Not to mention she's not very pretty" I whispered the last part. He giggled as he put his instrument away. His smile faded as he looked behind me, so I did as well. I was stunned for a second when a hand slapped my forehead. My vision cleared and I saw her. Gabriel's girlfriend looked angry. "Look at me again sweetie, I'm hotter than any other girl in the school. I mean, I was gonna be nice and tell you your music was cool, but now you faggots got another thing coming. Stay away from my Gabe or I'll make sure you can't crush over him again." She spat directly at Jack. He went pale at the attention and hung his head, like he did Monday. I averted my eyes from her as she looked towards me. "And I can't believe poor Genji has a faggot of a brother like you. Pitiful" she snorted as she turned on her heels and walking away, swaying her red ponytail as she walked. I shook my head as I looked in my book. "Don't listen to her Jack. It was all my fault. Don't let her words discourage your personality." I whispered. He only nodded as he gathered his things and left. "I'll see you tomorrow Hanzo" I only nodded in return as I put my sketch book away. As I gathered my things to go to McCree-senseis classroom, he instead tapped my shoulder. "I see you're alone. Did something happen with you and Jack?" He asked concerned. I blushed as I shook my head. "No...no sir, just something with Gabriel that's all." I whispered. He raised a brow at me, asking me to explain. "I-I mean, he didn't do anything. We were just speaking of him" I shook my hands. I don't wish any trouble upon him, despite my dislike for him. Mr. McCree only chuckled as he patted my back. "Alright. Just tell me if you have any trouble with him ok? He's known to be rude to many of my students." I nodded and smiled as I began walking with him. "So because I've seen you improve in just under a week, I got you this" he handed me a workbook. "It has good excersises and I'm sure you'll be done with the basics by the end of this week." He smiled once again as we approached his classroom. He unlocked it and held the door open. "After you". My heart tightened as I entered. Why is he so kind to me? I feel so...special. But I know it only because I'm foreign. It's his job to make sure his students are all on the same level. We sat down at his table and he began checking my work from the night before. "This is very good Hanzo, I'm impressed. Although you forgot the ing in cooking" I blushed and nodded. He smiled and looked at me. "You like to cook?" He asked as he stopped grading my work. I blushed heavely as I nodded once again. "Y-yes. I like to bake as well." I say in embarrassment. Why do I feel so nervous around him? He is my teacher. It is only a normal conversation, so why- "that's a great skill to have. I wish I could cook. I usually just get simple lunches from the gas station. Ah, sorry. I seem to have gotten distracted" he chuckled as he finished grading my work. After he asigned me more, and gave me another grammar lesson, we began to talk about ourselves. Like when I talk with Jack. Maybe, McCree-sensei is like a dear friend to me? This could explain this strange feeling. But there's something more. This isn't just a feeling for a friend. I think... I like him. I like my teacher. This is bad. Very bad.