Perfectly Imperfect Life

Unexpected encounter (ch 15)

LUCAS

I woke up early in the morning, showered, dressed, and ate breakfast before going to school. I never really had a huge circle of friends. I only have one close friend, and it was Oliver Jones. I've known him since kindergarten and we've been pretty much best friends.

"Oli!" I yelled and he leans back to face me.

"Mornin' you excited for the first day of school?" I asked teasingly and he shrugged, not feeling too excited I guess.

"I wanna go home." He murmured and I snorted loudly.

"We haven't even gone inside the campus yet. try to find some damn inspiration so that you'll feel motivated to go to school." I explained and he just rolled his eyes and scoffed.

after a few minutes, we were already inside the campus and the classroom. Of course, I sat next to Oli since we both only have each other. A few hours went by, it was already break time.

when we got there, we were completely lost because we had no idea where to seat. then we saw another guy eating at a table, alone. so we decided to sit next to him.

"Hey, mind if we sit here and join you?" I asked politely and he fixed his glasses before nodding quickly.

"Thanks." That was all I said and quietly ate my food.

"I'm Oliver and this guy right here is Lucas. What's yours?" I was surprised that Oliver was the one who engaged in the conversation.

"Theo, my name is Theo." he quietly answered before continued eating. odd seeing a big guy being really shy. I feel like he's way taller than Oli which is hilarious.

"Oh look it's theo!" A group of students started to clump up at our table and looked at Theo.

"did you bring more fruity friends? Were you that lonely? awww you could've just asked us and we'd be there for you." Theo remained quiet and the guys clenched his fist before slamming his hand on the table.

"Stop ignoring me you fucking cunt. I hope you rot in hell for being gay." Oh, he's gay. I didn't expect that to be honest.

the group left eventually and Theo just stared down at his food, clearly terrified.

"Don't mind those fuckers, being gay is not a bad thing. I don't even care who you are, I hate weak people like you but I most definitely hate people like them. You being gay, is none of our businesses but try and defend yourself you dumbass." I smacked his shoulder at the last word. was he trying to comfort him? or fight him?

"don't let others discriminate against you and your sexuality. Don't just admit defeat without even trying." Oliver stated before standing up and leaving first. I scratched my head and awkwardly giggled.

"I know he can be such an asshole sometimes, but deep inside he cares. so whatever you just heard right now from him, is pure sincerity. well, I'm gonna go catch up to him, see you later Theo." I said before waving him goodbye.

He waved as well and I saw him smile for the first time. it looked as if he realized something. that's good. Love is simply just love. tho I have never fallen in love before, I still imagine love being such a sensitive topic.

"no matter what race or gender you are, you can love whoever you want." was something that I made up.

It's kinda cringing but I get the point of it.

I caught up to Oliver and tapped his shoulder lightly.

"You good?" I asked and he shook his head.

"I'm gonna fucking teach them a lesson." was all he said before running away from me. Not again.

Oliver always got into fights, and I somehow get involved in every fight, but I hope this time I don't. I dislike violence even though my best friend is violent.

What is he gonna do this time? I am completely worried about him. He and his family are financially unstable, so I always try to help him avoid fights and focus more on his family than others.

"you're not gonna beat them up aren't you?" I asked and he glares at me and I immediately know what that means, he really is gonna beat them up.

"try to control yourself dude, violence isn't always the answer." I tapped his shoulder and he smacked it away.

"it's true that violence isn't the answer to everything. but sometimes, you gotta use pain to teach ignorant and stubborn assholes." He struts away, leaving me in the hallway full of students.

I get his point, but i still don't think it's a good idea to beat the shit out of those kids. he could get in trouble, and i don't want that.