==Nathan==
When we came back to school on monday, we all recieved praise for our win against Sea-side. Though all this attention wasn't new to me, I would at times feel slightly embarassed with the amount of amenity I received in the halls and by adults. My parents would brag about me to their friends, but at times I felt like more of a trophy than a son. I never really put much thought into it though. Because of our win, we were heading the direction of the championships. This was my chance to get a scholarship and maybe even a full-ride. Since it was such a big deal to me and my family, I was obviously stressed out from all the pressure. I had to give it my all. Losing is not an option.
"Hey baby" Eleanor says as she sits next to me on the bleachers. "Hey"I say alittle more blank than expected. She noticed my concern and asked "What's wrong?" I sigh, knowing I had to tell her. "I've just had alot on my mind is all"I say. "Why? Come on, tell me"she says grabbing my hand. I sigh, giving in. "I guess I'm just a little stressed out about the Championships"I say looking down at my feet. "It's okay to be stressed. I know you might feel pressured about it but trust me, I know what will make you feel better"she says looking through her bag. She pulls out a zip-lock bag of brownies. I chuckle "I don't think brownies are the solution"I joke. She shakes her head "These are a special type of brownie"she says. I then look at her "Where did you get these?"I ask her surprised that she would have edibles. "Malcolm gave them to me"she says pulling one out. She hands it to me and I smile. This is so dumb. She nods to me and puts one in her mouth. I laugh and plop it into my mouth as well. It tasted like a regular brownie. I laughed as I ate it. The rest of that day, I was calm. It had worked. It really did help.
The next couple days, Eleanor gave me one to help me with the stress. But one day, all of my friends were smoking behind the bleachers before school. They offered me some but I wasn't sure at first. They told me it was okay so I did it. It was strong but it was super relaxing. I took about another 5 puffs of it until the bell rang. As I walked to class, I started to feel weird. Eleanor told me something but I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. I went to class and I sat in the back. I sat next to Anna "Anna uh I-I didn't do the homework can I borrow it?"I ask her loudly. Everyone looked at me and the tacher walked up to me. "Sup teach, what we learning today?"I ask him. He sighs, examining me. "Come on"He says standing me up. I grab my things and he sends security to take me to the office. I sat in the office but I was still high. My parents came and they took me home. When I got there, my mom was yelling at me but everyword that came out of her mouth ws funny to me. I couldn't help but laugh. "You think this is funny?"She asks me angrily. I do the 'little bit' hand gesture and I could tell it pissed her off even more. I was sent to my room where I stayed passed out in my room for the rest of the day. I woke up the next morning, my head hurting. I didn't remember much from yesterday. I got out of bed and got dressed for school. I went downstairs seeing my Mom and Dad standing on the counter looking concerned. "What?"I ask. "Nathan, you aren't going to school"she says. I was confused. "Why?"I ask. "Do you remember anything from yesterday Nathan? You got suspended"My mom says, clearly upset. I felt as if my whole world was spinning and I was gonna throw up. "W-what?"I say thought I barely spoke. "You came to school high and they found drugs in your locker. You are also suspended from playing football for the rest of the year"Dad says. That felt like a punch straight in the chest. "No"I say as a tear slipped from my eye. I shake my head not being able to take it. "You're lying"I say walking out of the house. I raced straight to school and walked into the office "I need to talk to the principle"I say. The secretary tried to calm me down but I wasn't calm. "No! Where the hell is the principle!"I yell. Suddenly I see Eleanor and Malcom walking into the office. "Eleanor please, tell them. I didn't have drugs in my locker"I say but I was pulled back by security. She stayed silent and they principle walked in. "Nathan you can't be here. You must go now"He says. I shake my head "No, Eleanor tell them! You gave me the drug!"I yell as I tried to break out of there grasp. She walks away with Malcolm close behind her. At that moment I knew it was over. Everything I worked for was gone...
