Future Favorite Regret (Jalex)

7: But You're Always Out to Get Me

Title: The Irony of Choking on a Lifesaver by All Time Low

"Didn't realize you were so small, Gayscarf," Trace says as I walk into science. My eyes widen immediately. 

No. Fuck no. 

I try to ignore him and sit down. Don't freak out. Calm down. Don't freak out-

"So small I could snap you in half with one hand," he whispers into my ear. I turn around and he just smirks at me. "Don't worry though, I'm not into that. You probably couldn't take it."

I press my lips together and turn away from him. I feel my hands shaking until Mrs. Wick calls on me. 

"Alexander, listen up," she shouts. I jump slightly as she is relatively close to me. "If you'd paid any attention, you'd know what to do right now."

I look around and see everyone staring at me. My face starts warming up. "I uh-"

Mrs. Wick rolls her eyes. "Typical. Why don't you get out of my classroom seeing as though you aren't even paying attention."

I blink in confusion. She just glares at me through her glasses.

"I mean now."

I grab my bag and hurry out of the room before she murders me. I stand next to the door and try to breathe.

What the fuck just happened?

With my back against the wall, I slide down and sit on the ground. I bury my face in my knees, hoping I would sink into the floor, never to be seen again. 

"Alex- what happened?"

I look up and see Lisa standing over me. She kneels down. I glance at the box of needles in her hand. 

She sighs. "We didn't have enough needles for the sewing lesson, so I volunteered to run down to the craft closet. Now tell me what happened."

"You have to get to class. I'll tell you later."

"Alex, you're crying. I'm not leaving you. I'll just say I had trouble finding it," she says and sets the box down. She slowly touches my face and cups my cheek. 

"Trace... And Mrs. Wick."

"Did they do something to you?" She asks softly. 

"Just... Words and embarrassment. I can't go back in until she says I can." I shrug. "So... I'll probably be out here for the rest of the bell."

Lisa groans. "Mrs. Wick is kind of a bitch. Try not to let it get to you. And Trace... Whatever he said- it isn't true. You are one of the best guys I know and I don't care what he thinks. You, Alex, you are going to do something amazing one day, and he will be a homeless asshole begging for a penny."

"Wow-" I say softly. "That was really inspiring."

She shrugs. "I try."

"Be a professional pep-talker," I muse. "I'm sure you'd be the best at it." She laughs and hugs me. 

"Now, I have to go. But if you need me, literally just burst into the home ec class and I will be there. I don't even care that Kellin is a lonely, sad, and all alone. He's practically got a boyfriend."

"Vic said he has a crush on Kellin," I blurt out. "Oh shit, I wasn't supposed to say that."

Lisa rolls her eyes. "My lips are sealed. But- for real?" I nod. "Kellic. I found the ship name."

"You and your ships." I shake my head. "My favorite is the Andromeda."

"Oh shut up. Rilex is cute. Kellic is real. I need more ships... What about this Tay and Jenna thing? Tenna."