Free the Wolf

~Chapter 5

^^^^^^^^^BerryMoore Highschool^^^^^^^^

Ashton Pov

Without realizing, the day passed in a blur, with Alex by my side, whom I only met this morning when I bumped into him. he never left my side, since this morning, which I'm grateful since I couldn't really move around much since I was in crutches. I kept thinking about when we bumped in the hallway. Why I felt tingles when he touched my arm, why does my heart feels like it skips a beat when I'm next to him. all these questions where running through my head. I am a closeted gay, I have always been scared of people finding out, especially my dad, he's already heartbroken because of the passing of my mom and I don't want to put anymore burden on his shoulders. Especially in school, people already bully me because of my height, what would they do if they found out I was gay, would they start hitting me, calling me names, just me thinking that gave me shivers down my back.

 One thing I noticed was he was quiet, but had a serious look that could kill. he had high cheekbones, a sharp jawline with a little bit of stubble, a slightly crooked nose like it's been broken before. thin lips and his hair that looked like he woke up and went on his way and I can't forget his piercing blue eyes. I was too busy mesmerizing his looks that I didn't hear the bell ring. I was startled when I heard the students rushing out of the classroom. I started putting my books in my bag and sighed. I was too tired of using the crutches. my arms hurt, my ankle was starting to throb, and just me thinking about the long walk from school to my house was enough to me groan.  I turned and tapped Alex's shoulder

"Hey, Alex?" he turned my way

"Class already finished."

"oh, didn't notice" he chuckled. he got up and waited for me like the gentleman he is. I shakily got up from the chair with wobbly arms and legs, grabbed my crutches, and started to head out.

"it's fine, Did you come here by bus or car?"

"By Car, and you?" as we started walking to the front of the school. I curse this school for being so big.

"I walk, my house is only ten minutes from here"

" let me take you home, you have a sprained ankle and are in crutches, it would take longer and be more exhausting"

"Thanks for the offer, but it's okay"

" I insist," he said with pleading eyes

"Okay" I blushed

he smiled, and I felt like I would melt into a puddle of goo right then and there. 

"Alex!!!"