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Jaden's flashback.

" Hey bro!...Did you check the new Lacrosse team roster?...I haven't but i heard two sophomores got accepted...that could be us!" Dylan, my bestfriend exclaimed excitedly.

" No i haven't...where is it?" i lied pulling things out of my book bag, neatly putting them    in my locker.

Truth was, I checked last night on the website and already know who's on the team and who's not.

" On the bulletin board...look" he smiled walking across the hall to the big bulletin board were everybody posts random things about the school.

I slammed my locker with a sigh knowing i probably didn't make it, i mean it's no big deal because i only joined because Dylan wanted to but still...he'll be busy and I-I'll be all alone...

Dylan started reading every guys names off the list before his breathe hitched.

" holy shit...I made it!" He exclaimed smiling wide.

His achievement just made me smile...

*sigh*

" That's...I'm proud of you...bro" i weakly smiled scratching the back of my neck.

Dylan's face turned to a frown as he continued reading then names on the list.

" No...this has to be a mistake y-...You were the best guy trying out...There has to be a...No" he shook his head taking the paper off the wooden board.

" Dylan it's fine...I didn't even wanna do it anyway...i'm good...i promise" i truthfully told him, smiling softly.

" A-Are you sure?...we kinda...never do anything without each other I-...Is this gonna mess up our frien-"

" No!...Absolutely not bro!...I can always join another after school extracurricular...or stay for practices and games...something...we're still best friends..." I nodded reassuringly but knew in my mind there was a possibility he'll get too busy and get newer, better friends to bond with over Lacrosse games and stuff.

" Ok...ok good...let's head to class" he nodded smiling.

I gave him one last small smile before we walked off to our next class.

+

Finally last class was over and i get to hang out with Dylan after school since we obviously got partnered to work on a physics project.

I quickly stuffed my papers and books in my bag, zipping my bag closed as i walked out.

" Hey Fagden!" i felt somebody push me making me stumble a bit.

I looked up immediately recognizing the snarl on Ross Tuckers face.

Ross has been bullying me and Dylan since middle school when he first got there, he's always been a bully and he fits the look. he's still extremely annoying for no reason.

" Fagden! Have you ever sucked a dick before?...I mean you're a faggot an all!" Ross laughed kicking me in my side. I groaned trying to scoot away so i had time to get up but he just followed me.

Now everyone's attention was on us and this whole un needed problem...

" Hey girls...hide your boyfriends...don't want Little old Jaden the fag tickling his pickle now do ya!?" He boisterously laughed.

I glared stumbling to stand back up when Ross finally stopped kicking me.

" Fuck off Ross!" i spat feeling a whole new wave of bravery and confidence.

I may be tall but Ross is built like a 3 time bodybuilding competition winner...it's truly inhumane.

" What'd you say to me?" he growled stepping closer while i regretfully backed up into the lockers.

" I said...I-I said fuck off!" i unintentionally whimpered.

Great now he thinks i'm a bitch and scared of him...

" Awwe...is stupid little Jaden scared?!...You scared faggot boy?...You're afraid aren't you?!...Nobody wants you!...I bet when you tell your bitch of a mom she'll disown you...Even your slut of a older sister!...your dad doesn't love you guys anyway...he'll full on hate you!...Faggot bi-"

Before he can finish that sentence i got overly angry and threw a punch, connecting with his jaw harshly. I continued to punch him not wanting to stop after what he said about my mom and sister.

Nobody talks about my older sister...or my mother.

" Jaden!...Jaden Josiah Gilinsky stop it right now!" i heard my moms familiar angry voice exclaim before i was pulled off and down the hall.

" Get off me!...Get the fu-"

Dylan cut me off pushing me up against the wall. No one was in the hallway, just us and for some reason i felt weird

help please!

" Dylan what're w-"

" I heard what he called you...is that true?" he asked raising his eyebrow.

" What?...N-No...I don-"

" You can tell me Jay...I'm here for you...Always"