More than a tragedy (BxB)

Ew a Bully

Back to Bellamy's POV:

As I make my way home I feel happier than I have in a long time. I walk into my apartment and head to bed and I just sleep. I sleep and I wake up and I sit there in shock because your boy Bellamy Clark just slept through the whole night without having a single nightmare. I mean I won't pretend like i'm actually rested but I have definitely recuperated some strength. 

As i'm walking towards the school I hear a faint "no! please don't hurt me!" coming from around the corner to the right. Some instinct of mine activated and all of a sudden I found myself dashing towards the sound. When I arrive at the source I see this younger kid most likely in his first year here, (shitty way to start a high school experience) on the ground with an older kid, hmm looks to be in my grade looking through the younger kids bag while his accomplice is starting to beat the kid. As soon as I notice the accomplice I dart towards him and pull him off the kid.

"Yo man what the fuck" he says.

"What the hell do you think you're doing. What did he" I motion towards the kid "ever do to you".

The other guy puts down the kids bag and joins in on the conversation.

"Does it matter?"

"It's wrong either way but i'm just trying to assess how big of an asshole you are".

"Watch your mouth or you'll be next new kid"

I chuckle a bit and repeat what he said mockingly. Dude really thinks he's tough.

"wATcH yOUr MOuTh oR YOu'LL Be NExt NeW kID"

I take back my normal tone of voice and say:

"Y'all really thought you did something"

The bigger one then goes in for a swing and nearly hits me but misses. I look to them, grin and say: "Thanks, that's all I needed" I look towards the kid and say "hey get out of here man" and he leaves whispering a quick thanks. I turn my attention back to the two guys and the fight begins. 

You see I don't condone violence however I know how these things go and talking won't send a strong enough message unless I can take their ego's down a notch. I start putting my hours of boxing and other random sports I did through the years to use and I take them down fairly easily. That's not to say that I didn't take a few punches because after the adrenaline wore off I do end up feeling a bruise forming around my eye. I look at the two guys on the ground and say: "that position, powerless, defeated, not so great huh?" They don't answer but I wouldn't go as far as to call them smart.

Half way through first period I hear the announcement bell and before Jackie even starts speaking I get up and collect my few things while people are wondering what's going on and like clockwork I get a "-Clark to the office please". I leave class and make my way to the principals but first I need to make my way through Jackie.

"hiiiii" I say feeling kind of guilty that she has to deal with me.

"Don't give me that hiii mister. Jeez Clark what happened out there! I thought you were turning a new leaf or something"

"I am well I guess my leaf never needed to be turned I don't just beat up random people. They we're trying to beat the shit out of this kid and well-"

She interrupts me and says: "I see" Tapping her pen against the desk she thinks for a moment and asks "at your other school, your records, situations like these?"

I nod

She considers me for a moment and says "you can go".

I look at her surprise written all over my face as I say "What?"

"You heard me. Get back to class i'll talk to the principal. I mean who are we kidding I basically am the principal. But Bellamy, be careful, the vigilante life style could get you hurt and I don't want you in here again. Always try to get a member of staff there instead but, with that said, I do understand".

I whisper a quick "thanks" and I make my way back to class as everyone including the teacher seem to be trying to discretely stare at my face to get in on the drama. Emphasis on trying because from where i'm standing it's fairly obvious. I doubt the bruise that is starting to become more evident on my face is helping my case. I make my way to my seat and say loudly so everyone can hear "bro chill we can get back to class, its a scheduling problem it's really not that deep". I hear Asher snort like I just said the funniest thing he has ever heard and I turn to look at him grateful that he's in my life. Class resumes but as soon as the bell rings Asher pulls me aside. 

"Hey man, if you don't want to talk about I get it but I just need to know that you're going to be okay and that the bruise is a one time thing."

I'm shocked that he brought it up normally we don't try to rush anything by talking but I don't feel rushed when i'm around him I just feel calm and safe. I trust Asher. "One time thing I hope. Do you know these two guys, they've got like blackish hair and are king of big dudes, they probably hang out at the back of the school?" 

He looks worried and says "Yeah I've seen them around a bit but normally they're hardly here. Bellamy did they do this to you?"

"You know the saying wait until you see the other guy... well"

"No fucking way. You-"

"Hey i'm a lot stronger than I look"

He contemplates what I said for a moment.

"Damn call me for backup next time though. I don't want you getting hurt."

"Hopefully there isn't a next time."

"I could drink to that." 

To my surprise he gets a juice box out of his bag mimics a cheer and takes a gulp.

I laugh and say "got another one of those for me Twix man, I could use a drink."

"As a matter of fact I do."

The surprise in my face must be evident because he then says:

"I also brought you a Twix and a Mars bar."

"Asher.." I say.

"Yeah" He looks at me inquisitively

"You're the best."

He smiles and we make our way towards a worn out pic nick table outside. We sit in comfortable silence for a bit just letting things be peaceful.

"Bellamy?" Asher says quietly

"Yeah?"

"About the fight, I guess I was just wondering how you took those two guys down and then that one day in biology you recited the material like it was basic addition and I don't know, tell me off if i'm asking too much I guess,  what i'm asking is how?"

I take a second to think before answering and I say: 

"I trust you Asher. Trade stories with me?"

"Sounds like a deal. But I get the feeling our stories are both long as fuck so I vote we take the day and talk about it at the park"

"Okay I'll just text Avery to let her know that we won't be in class"

The walk is a bit silent as we both try to think about our words before we say them.  I never thought I would trust anyone again really after well after Zac but he's here. He's proof that not everyone can be bad. We get to the park we look at each other and I start talking.