Fragile blond

One

I traveled into the front doors of Madison high with my head down, my hands shoved into my sweatshirt pockets. I feel as if I don't belong. Everywhere I turn, I'm being called a faggot or worthless it seems like everyone in this school hates me and I didn't even do anything. Why me? As tears began to roll down my cheeks, I instantly wipe them away with the back of my hand and unlocked my locker.

I collected my text books and drew a sharp breath as they were slammed out of my hands. I looked up to see the one and only Brennen Taylor, the one who ruined my school career. He was the one who told every single person in this school that I was gay. I thought I could trust him...he used to be my only friend in middle school. But one pool party when I told him I had a crush on him... things went down.

Four years ago...

I smiled widely as I ran with Brennen into his kitchen as people danced outside and swam in the pool. I was at my first party ever, and it was very exciting yet with my crush.

I smiled brightly at Brennen as he brought our chips and snacks for everyone since his older brother was hosting the party. I felt a yelp escape my throat as I felt someone drag me into another room. I sighed in relief as it was Brennen's older brother Jake.

"It's the perfect time to tell him!" Ever since I told Jake about my crush, he has been waiting for the right moment to 'quote to quote, spill the beans'. I refused, but now I was eager. I didn't know what to do. "I-I Don't k-know..."  I stammered nervously.

"Do it." Jake repeated. "Or I will for you."

I drew a sharp breath and walked back into the room where Brennen was. He looked at me worry painted in his eyes. "Bro you Alright?"

"Brennen can we talk?" My voice was shaky, I was nervous; Very nervous.

"Yeah you can tell me anything." Brennen assured patting my shoulder. I felt a wave of red brush across my cheeks. I looked to my feet so nobody would notice.

"Um...so for a while now..." I barely managed to say. "Come on bro what!?" Brennen urged.

"I-I like you....m-more then friends..." I felt myself say. Suddenly, waves of laughter echoed throughout the house and soon outside.

I felt tears roll down my cheeks, my heart broke into a thousand of pieces as my shoulders slumped over in embarrassment. I stood there as if I was a dear who was looking straight at headlights of a car, paralyzed. I was to afraid to move. "COLBY BROCK IS GAY!!" Brennen repeated in a scream.

From that moment on, Ive hated Brennen Taylor with all my gut. He ruined my life, reached into my gut and teared my heart into pieces and he still attempts to hurt me today, with mean words and harsh shoves. People call it bullying, but I call it destroying someone's mind.

"Lost in a daydream faggot?" Brennen laughed the same way he did when I told him five years ago and shoved me up against the set of lockers behind me. Everyone who was packed in the same hallway did not even seem to care what was happening.

I didn't say anything and tried to keep my head up high. My dad always reminded me that this bullying was happening to test how strong I was...but I'm just not sure if I am.

Brennen lifted his clenched fist that was going to aim for my face. My whole body cringed knowing what the pain that was about to come felt like but my body unfolded as nothing happened.

Suddenly I realized a blond boy who I've never seen before held Brennen back. I looked at him in shock, he was probably new, because everyone who heard about 'my story' didn't dare to look into my eyes.

The blond shoved Brennen away and ran over to me, I was laying on the ground. I didn't even notice until the blond bent down and gently helped me to my feet.

"Oh my gosh are you okay?" The voice was quiet and calm, worry shined in his pale sky blue eyes. I looked at him nodding not knowing what to say. What just happened? I ask myself.

"Um....y-yeah yeah! I'm fine." I assured as I awkwardly rubbed the back of my neck. The blond held out his hand for me to shake and sent a polite smile my way.

"I'm sam." He introduced.

I cleared my throat and scanned the area, sighing in relief as there was nobody left in the halls of Madison high. I sent him a smile back and shook his hand in return. "I'm Colby y-you must be new." I stuttered time to time, whenever I was nervous or thought someone was going to yell at me.

"Yea I'm new." Sam let out a cute giggle. I felt myself relax, a small smile appeared on my pale red face.

"I could tell." I muttered underneath my breath.

"Can you show me where room 243LB is?" Sam asked staring down at his schedule. "Well...you did save my ass back there, so yes." I sent him a smile and began to make my way to room 243LB.

From that moment on, I never knew that my whole life had changed for the better. That Samuel John golbach is the flashlight in my dark dimmed world, and who has helped me find my path to happiness. I made a pact to protect him at all coasts, and so his smile never disappears.