"Where do you think you're going, Lucas?"
Luke paused at the front door, turning to face his questioning mother.
"Just going to the library, mum. I have a biology project I need to do."
His mom sighed, not about to deny Luke a chance to bring his unacceptable 93 to a 100.
"Alright. But at least put on some normal clothes before you go out in public." She gesture to the tattered cut off Luke wore, and his ripped black skinny jeans. "You're going to make people think we can't afford to clothe you, going out looking like a bum like that."
Luke sighed, "Yes, mom."
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When Luke entered the library he was still wearing his ripped skinny jeans, having rushed out the door after covering his cut off with a red flannel. He seated himself at the fist empty table he found, which was most of them, no one actually comes to the library to work. Well, except Luke. He needed to get his biology grade up.
Luke was half way through his project when a loud bang distracted him. Or rather, who caused it.
Ashton Irwin, was a big name in his school. He didn't fit that social norm that people expected. He wore bandannas like they where crowns, and he didn't care what people thought, if he finds someone attractive, he lets them know about it. No shame in his game.
Luke watch as Ashton was shushed by the librarian, the older boy trying to contain his laughter. They made eye contact as Ashton picked up the books he had knocked over. Ashton winked at him. Luke looked away, quickly, blushing hard.
Luke could hear Ashton snort, attempting to keep his laughter to a low lever of volume.
How embarrassing. Luke shook his head, looking down at his half finished project.
"God, i don't wan't to do this anymore." He mumbled to himself, rubbing his eyes with the heel of his hands.
"Then don't." Luke jumped, looking up, meeting Ashton's eyes for the second time in a 5 minute period. Luke was going to faint.
"I- I have to." Ashton smiled down at him, taking to seat next to Luke. Oh, Jesus Christ.
"No, you don't. Don't stress yourself over stupid school shit." Ashton leaned over, looking down at Luke's half finished biology project. "Jesus, you've gone all out on this shit, haven't you?"
Luke blushed, sliding the papers into his bag, to hide them from Ashton's view.
"I just need to get a good grade, is all."
Ashton stood up suddenly, holding his hand out to Luke.
"Come with me. You need a break." Yeah, Luke was definitely going to faint.
"Wait a minute, Iv'e seen you before." Ashton speculated. "You're that kid that skipped two grades. You're supposed to be a sophomore, aren't you?"
Luke blushed, looking away from the older boy. He was often reminded of his skipping grades by other seniors that didn't like being 'showed up by a kid'. Sometimes, Luke wishes he didn't skip any grades, not that it was really his choice, now, he's stuck in class all day with a bunch of angry 18 to 19 year old's.
Ashton, having noticed the look on Luke's face quickly added, "That's pretty bad ass." And smiled big, down at Luke.
Luke giggled nervously, "Uh, thanks."
Ashton nodded, leaning over and picking up Luke's bag, throwing it over his shoulder. "Well, lets go then, Luke." And walked towards the exit.
Luke jumped up from his slouches position, running after Ashton.
