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Six

*Cecilia Solar

Well, Alec was right, Cyrus didn't come home last night. Not that I'm surprised.

After saying goodbye to Casper, Cecil and I head to school. We decided to take only Cecil's car since we're coming home after school today.

Same as yesterday, Cecil heads into the school with his Basketball friends towards the gym. I'm okay being alone.

Today, since Cecil had to be at school early for practice, there is still 45 minutes until the first bell. I decided to roam the school even though I already know this school like the back of my hand.

Once my airpods are in and my music is on, I enter the school.

'Promises' by Wiz Khalifa play into my ears, softly.

I've been walking around for only ten minutes when suddenly I turn a corner to see three jocks beating up a guy. I knew they were jocks due to their jerseys. The unknown guy is just laying on the floor in a ball, hoodie covering his face.

I take my airpods out and place them in their yin yang yo case. "Hey!" I shout.

The three guys turn towards me.

"What do you want, Loner?" The blond one, who I recognize as Jason Dalson from the football team, asks. Girls are always falling all over him. I don't see it.

"Dude, that Cecil's sister. We shouldn't mess with her." I hear the redhead, Kevin Taylor, whisper to Jason.

"I don't see him around, do you? Besides, I doubt this little girl will do anything." Jason laughs.

"There's rumors about her and I wouldn't mess with her if I were you." The third guy, Nelson, says.

I sigh, "Hello! I'm right here. I can hear you, Dufus!"

"Let's just go, Dude. We already beat him up enough!" Redhead says.

After a glare my way, Jason starts walking away, down the hallway I came from. Kevin and Nelson follow him.

I walk over to the boy on the floor. I kneel down in front of him and pull his hoodie off. First thing I notice is the bruises on his face. Ouch, poor dude. Second thing I notice is that he's the same guy that was smiling at me yesterday in class.

I lightly slap his cheeks. Instantly his eyes fly open and he sits up.

"Are you okay?" I ask as I stare at his amber eyes.

He must be new since I have never seen him. I pretty much know everyone even though they don't know me. I'm very observant being a senior.

"Why did you help me?" Confusion thick in his deep ass voice.

"Did you want me to just ignore that you were getting beat up?"

He just stares at me. Unknown expression in his eyes.

I sigh again, "Okay. Sorry for helping you, won't happen again." I get up, ready to walk away.

"Wait." He reaches out to grab my hand. "Thank you."

I nod, staring at our hands. "Are you new?"

He nods, getting to his feet.

"And you're already getting beat up? Damn, and I thought my school life sucked."

He chuckles, "Yeah, apparently this school isn't really nice towards gay guys."

I frown, "That's still no reason to beat anyone up. I know some lesbians that go here and I don't see them getting beat up."

"Yeah, funny how that works."

"What's your name?" I let his hand go.

He winces as he straightens up, "Jessy Roman. Yours?"

I take in his messy black hair and his amber eyes where a bruise was already forming. He's a little taller than me and skinnier.

"Cecilia Solar, but people here like to call me Loner."

"I know that you don't have friends for a reason, but would you mind being mine? So far you're the only one who has actually said anything to me that wasn't rude." He looks down.

"How do you know that I don't have friends?" I probe.

"I asked about you yesterday. I was curious when you stood up, I just got a good vibe from you. All people said is that your brother is in Basketball, you don't have friends, and that you have no parents." He whispers.

I squeeze my eyes closed and open then only to see him looking at me with a worried expression. I nod slowly, "Yup, all true."

He stays quiet.

This is when Alec's words come to mind. Having one friend won't hurt me so much. "I've never had a friend so I wouldn't know what to do as friends, but if you want we can sit together at lunch."

"Yeah?"

I nod, "Now, come on, I'm taking you to the nurse's office to check your bruises."

I left Jessy at the nurse's office after telling him that I'll see him in class or lunch.

I walk into my first class twenty minutes late. As soon as I walk in, I meet Cecil's concerned gaze.

'Tell you later.' I mouth.

"Why are you late, Miss Solar?" The teacher asks.

"I was at the nurse's office." I whisper.

"Do you have a note from him?"

"Yes, sir." I hand Mr. Baltimore the pink slip and take my seat next to my twin.

I see him reading over the note before he puts it into his desk drawer. He continues with the lecture. We are learning about the Holocaust at the moment.

I narrow my eyes as I see Jason and Kevin in this class. How annoying.

I start drawing Jessy. Creepy, I don't think so. I sketch his face features, all the ones I remember.

The day goes by kind of fast. During lunch I sat with Jessy outside under a tree. Learned that he has two older sisters and a little brother. He lives with his mom, since his dad passed away eight years ago.

After school, We got a text from Cyrus, saying he had an important announcement.

Cecil and I walked into the house to see Casper, Cyrus, and Alec sitting in the living room.

They turn towards us as the door closes. Smiles shining everywhere.

Cyrus and Alec stand up, Cyrus grabs Alec's hand.

"We have something to say. We wanted to wait until everyone was here." I can see his eyes filled with joy.

Cecil and I look at each other then at them.

"Are you pregnant?" We ask in sync.

"No, guys!" Cyrus whines, "We're getting married!" Cyrus shoves his hand in our faces.

Our eyes go straight to the diamond ring on his finger.

I scream as I jump on him, he catches me with ease. Everyone else piles up on us, hugging each other.

"I'm so thrilled for you two! I knew this day would come!" I exclaim, so excited to help plan my brother's wedding with him.

Cyrus is getting married!

Damn!