Surviving Elite High by John H. Ames

Author:John H. Ames [Ames, John H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Gay, Young Adult
ISBN: 9780987328724
Publisher: Dare Empire eMedia Productions
Published: 2012-06-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

I stood once again at the entrance of school, but this time, everyone was staring at me. Some were smiling, and many were talking discretely on the sidelines. Many rumors circulated as to why Matthew tried to kill me. A few even blamed me. None of them said anything to my face though. They just stood looking at me. I would have preferred that they shared their feelings towards me openly instead of doing 'the stop and stare.' I felt completely alone and vulnerable. Suddenly, someone stood beside me. I looked up to see Jacob. He smiled meekly and placed his hand over my shoulder. With a small tug, he pulled me into him. While everyone stared in awe, we made our way through the crowded hallway. I spotted Nick with Jessica inside his arms. He was kissing her. I lowered my head and looked away.

“Everything's going to be fine,” Jacob murmured into my ear.

I answered him with a faint smile. I turned to Nick. Jessica was standing beside him, looking angrily at us. Nick was doing the same. He shook his head as he walked away. I lowered my head and continued walking along with Jacob. He left me in front of my locker since he had to get to class early. I tried my best to remember the combination, but for some reason, I was too nervous to function properly.

“Hey stranger,” Nick told me as he sneaked up from behind me.

“Oh, hey Nick,” I answered as I finally opened the small compartment.

“Be careful.”

“About?”

“Jacob. I don't like or trust that guy.”

“I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt,” I told him while I packed my schoolbag. “He's willing to change. Once upon a time, a jock like him came to me for help and he turned out to be a pretty decent guy.”

Nick smiled.

“I'll keep an eye on him. I know he's up to no good.”

“I'll keep my guard up too,” I assured him as I closed my locker.

I turned to the spot where Matthew shot me. Every memory of that day rushed through my mind. I saw him pointing at me, pulling the trigger, everyone running away and Mr. Wright fighting for his life. Tears filled my eyes as I stared at that significant spot. Nick glanced back, hugging me in front of everyone as I cried.

“Everything's going to be okay. Come on, let's get to class.”

I parted ways with him while I dried my eyes.

“Will you walk me to class?” Jessica asked as she came up from behind him.

Nick pulled her away from me. He took her to a safe distance and Jessica became upset after Nick told her something. She gave me an angry look. I immediately looked away. They were arguing, but I couldn’t hear what they were saying. When she pointed angrily at me, I knew I had to leave. I turned around and walked to class. My knees were shaking. My stomach rumbled. I felt nauseous, and wanted to throw up.

“You didn't wait for me,” Nick stated as he caught up with me.

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