14 ~ Thomas
A|N- Q&A at the end! ----
"I told you to finish it by this morning. " Seth hissed, slapping all my books out of my hand.
"I-I know, I didn't have time last night to-"
"Does it look like I care?" He roughly shoves my shoulder, causing me to lose balance and topple to the grey tiles of the school hall floor.
A chorus of laughter echoes through the hallway as I pick myself off the floor, my lips pulled down to a frown.
"What am I supposed to tell Mr. Wilson?" He asked, voice raised, blue eyes full with amusement and a swirl of anger.
"Tell him you left it at home?" I squeak, quickly bending down to grab my books.
He swings his foot roughly into my books, sending them down the hallway before I could grab them.
"Already used that one." He states, the amusement fading from his voice once he noticed people were starting to leave the scene, no longer caring about Seth and the pathetic nerd.
"Listen" He says, grabbing the collar of my shirt and backing me up to the wall of the hallway. "I'm feeling nice today, so you're lucky." He pauses, his eyes narrowing and his face leaning closer to mine. "But next time, you'll be sorry." He hisses, throwing my entire body back against the wall, my head smacking the wall creating a loud thud. A wave of pain crashes through my skull.
A few people turn back, hearing the loud sound. Seth's eyes brighten once he noticed the attention, causing him to say " you got it?" In his most threatening voice.
I shake my head, just wanting him to leave me alone. He mumbles a 'good' before turning to his friends. I can't help to observe that Peter was missing from his little group of jerks.
I sigh, waking down the hall to my scattered books, quickly picking them up so I wouldn't be late for class.
You know, I think I've figured out a small thing about life.
It likes to suddenly turn everything upside down and leave you clinging to whatever you have left so you don't fall. Holding on the the last piece of whatever you can so tight your knuckles turn white.
And My hands are starting to slip.
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For the first time in ages I don't get it.
I've never sat in class and just not understood. Listening to the teacher, look at the board, but it doesn't click.
How? Is it because I haven't had my normal study sessions when I get home because of my messed up family? Or because I keep zoning out and dosing off in class? I don't mean too, I really don't.
I strain my brain as Mr. Wilson hands out the worksheet.
I blink at the paper on my desk, reading the problem, then re-reading it. I rub my eyes, maybe I'm just tired.
I swallow hard, as the bell rings, how long was I staring at that paper?
"Mr. Wilson?" I ask, my heart starts to speed up as I walk up to his desk, the last student leaving through the door way.
He looks up at me, putting his laptop into his bag, a smile spreading in his lips. "Yes, Thomas?"
"I don't-" I clear my voice, "it's just that I- I mean I've been paying attention, I promise, but I, I just don't-"
"Spit it out." He laughs, placing a hand on my shoulder lightly.
"I don't get it."
He face contorts. "What?"
I hold up the paper. My eye brows furrow and my mouth drys up. "I- I don't understand." My breathing speeds up.
"This has never happened before," I rush out my eyes darting around the room. "I need to understand, I can't be dumb-"
"You're not dumb, Thomas. You're actually one of my best students." Mr. Wilson says, his eyes widening at my slight hyperventilation.
"One of the best, not the best. You don't get it I have to do good, I don't even want to- I- I" I pause, my breath coming in short bursts, barely enough to fill my lungs.
My dad, oh boy, he's going to be outraged. I stumble back my head already hurting from hitting it against the wall, is now intense with my sudden fear.
"Thomas?!" Mr. Wilson hurries out from behind his desk, placing a hand behind my back, slowly placing me in a desk.
"I can't" I gasp, my throat begins to swell shut as my panic attack intensified.
"Hey, hey Thomas, look at me." My eyes meet Calum's as he squats down in front of me, Valerie standing in the door way, a hand over her mouth .
"What happened?" Calum asked, turning to Mr.Wilson, who looked as worried As a person could get.
"He just came up to my desk and tried telling me something about how he didn't understand... I think I meant the class work. But that doesn't makes since because he's never had trouble before." Mr. Wilson says, his words rushed.
Calum sucks in a deep breath, cursing under his breath. "Hey, bud, it's okay, I'm going to be there this afternoon, I'll walk with you, it's okay." He says softly.
"But you gotta breath okay? Come on, with me, breath in." He says before we both take a deep breath. "And out" I release, my heart slowly going back to normal.
"I'm sorry." I whisper, tears springing to my eyes once I finally calmed down.
"It's okay, Thomas." Calum and Mr. Wilson say in scenic, however I doubt Mr. Wilson understands.
I grab my books and hurry out, leaving my teacher, Calum and Valerie behind and practically running to my locker and grabbing my bag.
Why did I do that? That was so embarrassing. I looked so weak.
I gasp as I'm attacked with a hug from behind, as Valerie burrows her face into my back.
"I told you, you could talk to me." She says.
"I Know." I turn to face her. "But I just don't think I can." I tell her, however every fiber in my body is screaming to just tell someone.
"That's okay" she sighs. "But I'll always be here for you." She says, giving me another hug.
I look past her to see Calum. His hands were in his pockets and he was looking down, causing me to immediately release Valerie.
I know Calum likes her, it's obvious, and he needs to know I don't like her.
I clear my throat. "Let's go home shall we?" I ask, pulling my lips into a smile.
Two smiles are returned, but non of the 3 smiles in the hall are real.
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The crickets seem to go with Valerie's dance and she sways gracefully.
The stars are bright, but that's nothing new, and Calum is also watching her with those intense eyes.
"Today..." I trail off.
"Sucked balls." He finished for me.
"You had a bad day too?" I ask, he sighs giving me a look that told me he did.
We sit like that silently for a while, until Calum's face brightens and he turns to me, excitement in his voice.
"Why don't we go all parent trap?"
"What?" I ask, my face screwed up in confusion.
"Ya know, Linsey Lohan? Before she went all crazy?" He says, twirling his finger beside his head to emphasize on crazy.
"Yeah I know that.." I pause, "But you want us to... Switch?"
"I want to see what a day in the life of Thomas is like." He leans back, watching my face.
I ponder about it for a bit. "I suppose it would be interesting to be you for a day."
"Great!" He claps his hands together. "But there are some things you need to know if people are going to believe that you are me."
"That's goes for you too"
"Well, it looks like we've got a lot of work to do." He smiles.
This will be interesting.
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A|N
Hello guys. So the answers are coming up, but there isn't a whole lot, I honestly was expecting more questions, but that's okay because there will be another one later in the book.
Anyways feed back?
I love you guys soooooo much, here's the answers to your questions.
(p.s. the answers are in 3rd person)
❤️❤️
Calum ---
@ JustAGirl1021 Are you going to tell someone about your parents?
"Honestly, I feel like they have the whole town wrapped around there finger. I mean my mom is running for mayor, it sucks. Even if i did say something they would just turn it around on me." Calum looks at his shoes, giving a small shrug at the end of his answer.
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@ hedahood Are you going you ask Valerie about her dancing?
Calum shifts in his seat, his cheeks turning slightly pink at the mention of Valerie's name. " No, i'd sound like a creeper. I don't wanna come off with a clingy stalker vibe, ya feel?"
*
@ idioticboys how do you feel about being Thomas' personal trainer?
Calum sighs and rolls his eyes. "I really just want him to get that he doesn't have to prove anything to anyone. But since he really wants to work out, i'll help him."
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@ idioticboys who do you think deserves Valerie?
Calum slids down in his chair, and runs a hand through his hair, causing it stick out in a unruly way. "probably not me."
Thomas ---
@hedahood How would you feel if Calum liked Valerie?
Thomas throws his head back, letting out an over exaggerated groan. " I don't fancy Valerie. Not even a bit."
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@ idioticboys what is your relationship goal with you brother?
Thomas tugs on his bottom lip with his teeth. " Cherries. I want to be as close as two cherries connected at the stem."
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@ idioticboys Who do you think deserves Valerie?
Thomas tilts his head slightly. "You know, I don't think people 'deserve' each other, I think two people are made for each other and they find each other and fit together, like one big puzzle. But they have the choice to connect together or to never even see what the puzzle looks like." He pauses. "But I may be wrong, I never connected with anyone.." He trails off, his eyes moving to the wall.
Mali---
@ JustAGirl1021 Do you know what your dad does to your brothers?
Mali's, face falls. " how could I not? but there isn't much I can do, I can't handle violence, I kinda shut down once the screaming starts. But believe me I wish I could do something."
David (dad) ---
@ claireliy were your parents harsh on you? Because you're a real asshole.
David's jaw clenches and takes a deep breath. "My parents were just fine. And i'm not an asshole, just strict."
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@ JustAGirl1021 Don't you think that your sons are trying and its inevitable for them to make mistakes?
David rolls his eyes. "Yes, people make mistakes, but they're not mistakes if they happen over and over again. "
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@ idioticboys Have you ever thought about actually looking into your children's emotions?
David leans back in his chair. " Of course they will be mad or sad at the moment, but they will get over it."
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@ TheresSoapinMyEyes WHY ARE YOU SO MEAN TO YOUR SONS?
David raises his eye brows at the tone of your voice. " It called discipline."
Joy (mom) ---
@ clarieliy Why don't you stick up for your sons?
Joy purses her lips and sighs. " My sons really need to be straightened out. I can't have them ruining my election."
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@ hedahood How do you feel about Calum?
"I love him, he's my son. I just wish that he would listen more, I mean, the boy is always out getting drunk and all ge cares about is that stupid band of his." Joy says, her eyes seem to sparkle with sadness.
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@ hedahood Why are you so hard on your kids?
Joy sighs. " Don't you see? we have too, how else will they listen? I need to win the election, Winning means more money, and more money means better life for the boys, better collages, better cloths, better everything." She pauses, picking at her nail polish. "I just want more for them."
Luke---
@ Hedahood Do you think that you were drugged at the party.
" Of course not, Jess wouldn't do that to me." Luke says with an ' are you kidding me' look.
*
@ JustAGirl1021 How do you feel about Calum leaving you alone at the party.
Luke smiles. " Normally, I would be super mad at him because he knows I hate talking to people, But Jess was there and it was really really nice to hang out with her."
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@ irwininator How do you feel about being called bread stick or noodle?
Luke frowns and shifts in his chair awkwardly. "people call me that?" he pauses. "Why? I don't like that, it makes me feel like someones dinner." he pouts adorably, his bottom lip jutting out and eyebrows arched.
Michael ---
@ hedahood Why are you so hot?
Michael smirks and flips his pretend hair over his shoulder. " I ask my self that everyday. It more of a curse than a blessing, its hard to push away the thousands of girls that throw themselves at me."
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@ JustAGirl1021 How do you feel about Calum taking your car?
"That little shit!" Micheal scoffs. " I had to stumble home because I didn't know where my car was." He crosses his arms over his chest, "He owes me 4 pizzas."
Ashton---
@ hedahood How are you?
Ashton gives you a grateful smile. "thanks for asking, nobody has in a while.." he pauses "But yea, i'm alright."
Valerie---
@ headahood How do you feel about Calum?
Valerie smirks. "There's something about that boy" She laughs softly. "I honestly don't know how I feel, but i know its something."
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@ JustAGirl1021 Are you mad that Calum left you suddenly without an explanation at the party?
Valerie shakes her head. "No, by the way he looked, I could tell something was wrong. I was more worried if anything, not mad. Besides, it's not like he was at the party for me, he just happened to be there." Valerie shrugs.
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@ idioticboys Who do you like more Thomas or Calum?
Valerie laughs. " I don't like Thomas that way, he's just a friend. Calum on the other hand... I dunno about that one." She winks, irrupting in another laughing fit.
Seth---
@ hedahood How does it feel know Luke is hotter than you?
Seth scoffs and rolls his eyes. " It feels like nothing because little Lukey is no where near being as hot as me."
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@ headhood Why do you feel the need to bully others fro your own self enjoyment?
" I'm not bulling anyone, juts having a bit of fun, that all." he laughs to himself.
Peter (Seth's best friend, the one Thomas saw crying) ---
@ hedahood why were you crying?
Peter bites his lip, eyes glued to the ground. "Lets just say, I guess i'm not allowed to be myself, not even around my best friend."
Jess---
@ hedahood what is your intentions with Luke?
Jess smirks, looking at her painted nails. " Oh, i just want to get to know him and have...fun."
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@ hedahood Why did you drug Luke ya bitch?
Jess places a hand over her heart. "I'm offended, really, I would never do such a thing."
Okay, that's it! love yall!