Dear Kellin

Chapter Nine...

I decided to walk to school that day, not because I didn’t want to see Vic, I just in generally wanted to get to school the slowest speed possible. Vic didn’t argue when I called and told him, he just sighed and said that was fine. I felt like I was disappointing him by running away from my problems. I knew I had to face them eventually, but I just wanted to crawl into a hole and die.

Once I got there, I realized I was late for class and slowly, made my way to first period. All I had to do was ignore them. That plan worked out great yesterday.

When I walked in, everybody looked up and saw me. Jack gave me an evil glare but I just ignored him. I gave my teacher the tardy slip and went to the back of the room, trying to hide all these bruises and scars on my body. It was hard, everybody looked at me weird. I didn’t get one sympathetic look. Those bastards. I didn’t want their pity, I just wanted them to stop hating me.

Throughout the period I just stayed quiet. I got the occasional bickering and got thrown paper wad at but other than that, I stayed quiet. I wanted to punch every single one of them.

At the end of the period I tried to be the last one out of class, but that didn’t work out to well. Jack and his little buddies circled around me started tossing me around like I was a hot potato, each one of them hurting me every time I came to them. Once I got out of their little circle, I ran to my locker and got my books. This day was just as awful as yesterday, but I told Vic I would stay the whole day.

I was about to close my locker when two strong arms wrapped around me, making me jump. I turned around and saw Vic smiling, “Did I scare you?”

I just smirked and laughed, “Yes, you did. Say sorry.” I giggled and turned to face him.

“I am very sorry I scared you.” He laughed and kissed my nose gently, “I’m glad you came today. Have any troubles?”

“Of course. I was Jack and his buddies little hot potato today, but it’s fine. I ignored them.” I smiled, acting proud of myself.

“That’s very good.” He laughed and kissed my nose again, “Are we still good for this Saturday? I really want to take you out.” He said.

“Hey I was going to take you out. My treat.” I said and looked at him.

“Fine, but I’m paying for me.” I shook my head.

“Nope. I’m paying for both of us. End of discussion.” I said and closed my locker. He just smirked and kissed me gently.

Jack somehow saw us and groaned, “Gross. Go make out some other place you freaks,” Jack said.

Vic just smirked and looked at him, “If you hate that then you’ll hate this.” He said and grabbed my shirt, pulling me to him and kissing me harder than I ever thought. It felt amazing. His tongue tasted of peppermints and Mountain Dew. I would never forget that taste.

Jack glared at us, “You better watch yourself, Fuentes. Wouldn’t want me to beat you up. Just look at old Kellin over here.” He smirked and walked away. That put a damper on my once happy mood.

“Don’t listen to him, okay?” Vic whispered to me and I just sighed and walked to class.

Throughout the day it was the same bullshit. I would get picked on and Vic would comfort me later. It wasn’t until about fifth period that I got called into the guidance counselor’s office. How great. I did nothing wrong, I had no idea why I was going there.

I opened the door quietly and peeked my head inside, “You wanted to see me?” I said quietly.

Mr. Charleston laughed and smiled, “Come in. I have exciting news, Kellin.” He said. I walked in and sat down in front of his desk. He smiled and handed me a piece of paper. I gave him a confused looked and started reading it.