Re: And he doesn't even know...

[Jayrin]

"Mm... true." I shrugged. "I just wish I knew how to fix this. It's all so stupid anyway."

[Ikuar]

"Rumors die out and sometimes we just have to let them be." I had no idea that it would get worse though and more for me than Sam.

Actually, it would probably kill Sam.

[Jayrin]

-Day Three-

And little did I know how horrible it could get.

Morning, Andre! Get it? Andre? Like, Andre the Giant? Haha... Well, I thought it was funny.

[Ikuar]

Morning Sammy-o the Small!

I was kind of hoping school would be a lot easier that day, like there would be no more whispering or insults or people questioning my morals.

[Jayrin]

Hey, that's the perfect name for cereal! We should get famous and make a cereal called Sammy-o's! Maybe plaster our faces on the box!

Yes, I was brushing my teeth and texting at the same time. It's easy once you learn how.

[Ikuar]

Sammy-O's! The best breakfast on the planet, it has FIBER and makes you smell like lilacs!

Okay random but I thought it was funny. O3O

[Jayrin]

Where did the lilacs come from? Do I really smell that good or did you just make that up?

I rinsed out my mouth and ran to the kitchen for a quick breakfast of Cheerios... not to be confused with Sammy-o's.

[Ikuar]

Not sure. Anyway, see you on the bus!

I was ready to go by then and sitting on the bench outside.

[Jayrin]

I read his text and laughed inwardly. How did he not know...? He was the one who said it!

I climbed on the bus, having put yesterday behind me and ready for a brand new day. Hopefully today would be a little better.

[Ikuar]

And then I reread the text and slapped my forehead. I must have been terribly distracted or something.

Dang it! Sorry, I meant to say you smell great.

[Jayrin]

Oh? Well thank you, kind sir!

I giggled as I reread his text. I'm not sure why, but it really made me happy!

[Ikuar]

But as soon as I got on the bus people began to whisper which was kind of uncomfortable to me. I sat down next to Sam and it only got worse.

School wasn't any better.

"I heard he does it to make up for being a jerk during the day. That's probably how it happened!"

"What? That's nasty! How could he do something like that?"

[Jayrin]

What are they talking about? I thought to myself, hearing little bits and pieces of rumors, on my way to second period.

"I mean, fooling around with that Samantha girl after getting Amber pregnant? How cruel!"

Wait, what?

I turned around and stared at the girl talking. "I just feel so bad for Amber, being led around like that. And now she's pregnant."

"Yeah, it'll be really tough for her."

I couldn't believe it. Or could I? Forcing Will to do something like that with her, I wouldn't put it past her. But now she's pregnant? Is it really true?

I stopped one of my friends from yesterday. "Nichole! Is it really true? Is Amber really pregnant?"

"Uh, yeah." She said in a tone implying I should have figured it out on my own. "I saw the test myself. She's pregnant all right."

I stepped back, unable to believe what she told me as she walked away, giggling with her friends. Tears began to run down my face yet again. Would I make a habit out of crying like this? Was it really true? It could just be another bad rumor. But then, Nichole said she'd seen the test... that had to be real.

I sunk to the floor, numb as the tears stained my face. I was barely even aware of their presence.

[Ikuar]

"What the heck is freaking wrong with you?!"

Amber stepped back as if trying to run away from me but this time I wasn't about to let this go without a fight. She wasn't about to give me a bad rep and if she was pregnant than it was over, no more waiting for her to dump me.

"Nothing! What's wrong with you, cheating on me like that?!"

"I didn't cheat on you!" I slammed my fist into a locker, my knuckles bled but I could care less. "What I want to know is if it's really TRUE. And if it is..." I seethed, fuming. Steam could have been coming out of my ears.

[Jayrin]

I jumped, hearing the noise of a locker being attacked down the hall. I also heard raised voices and people were starting to gather. Could it have been Will? It sort of sounded like him.

I got to my feet and stared down the hall for a moment before walking toward the fight. If it was Will, he'd need someone on his side.

But then again, who's side should I be on if Amber really was pregnant? I'm so confused.

[Ikuar]

"And if it is what? You'll dump me?" Amber snapped, she was irritated and I could tell. She wanted to win this and if she could frame me as the father then she could get me to take responsibility for it. Not without a test though.

I was about to explode again, I held up a fist and aimed it at the locker.

"Yes, I'll dump you. Because to get pregnant you'd have to cheat on me." My chest felt tight, but they'd think I was asking for sympathy if I pulled out my inhaler.

[Jayrin]

I began pushing my way through a crowd of students. I could hear Will and I really wanted to help him. No matter what... he was still my best friend... right? Well, of course. Yes. Because Will and I always preached abstinence to each other. We made a promise to each other. He wouldn't break it. Definitely not. No, that girl had to be lying!

[Ikuar]

It was feeling worse the more this stupid argument went on and I wasn't sure if I could handle it much longer.

"Oh sure, abandon your own child! Real smart William, as if your goody-goody rep hasn't been ruined as is!"

I wasn't focusing anymore.

"I can't breathe..." I said, voice weak.

"Now shock is kicking in? I knew you'd realize sooner or later, you're stuck and you are not perfect! You reap what you sow!" She shoved me slightly. I wasn't joking. I couldn't even find a breath, let alone talk.

"A-Amber... really, I c-can't breathe..." I clutched my chest and fell back. I couldn't breathe, my eyes were watering. I couldn't move. I couldn't get my inhaler.

[Jayrin]

I gasped, and shoved my way through all the people even harder. Finally, I appeared out of the crowd of people just as Will hit the floor. "W-Will!!" I screamed, running to him. His inhaler! Where was it? He wasn't breathing at all.

I looked around frantically for his backpack. His inhaler would be useless now. His throat was completely closed. I located it and quickly searched through it. "Will, please hang in there!" I said, voice shaking. This wasn't the first time I'd had to do this, but it always scared me.

[Ikuar]

And yet Amber kept on going on and on. People weren't sure what to think and I was scared in my own subconscious. I was losing consciousness and I could hear Sam shouting at me. So many voices.

"He's faking it, he's always been a big wimp!" Amber shouted. "Get up and talk this out like a real man, William!"

[Jayrin]

For the moment, I was ignoring her. But soon, Little Miss Amber would have my full attention. "I found it!" I grabbed the little life-saving pen and punctured him with it, letting the medicine flow into his system. I tilted his head back, and all I could do was wait for him to start trying to breathe. The attack wasn't yet over.

[Ikuar]

I felt kind of cold and I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore but soon enough I was able to let out some shallow breaths. The idea that I was literally dying previously was chilling and I would never ignore an attack again.

"Nice acting, Will! Oh my gosh, this is just too much."

[Jayrin]

I fished his inhaler out of his pocket and put it to his lips before placing his hands on it. I wasn't sure how much medicine he needed. "You okay?" I whispered, making sure he'd be okay.

[Ikuar]

I pressed down on the top of it and got the medicine out, inhaling it as soon as I could. I would answer when I finished and I dropped my inhaler, never taking a breath for granted.

"Weak..." I answered.

"Seriously, it's a stupid act!" Amber was shouting. "It's all fake!"

[Jayrin]

I offered him a warm smile. "Don't scared me like that again." I said before standing and turning to face Amber with a menacing glare. "You..." I seethed approaching her slowly. Every eye was on me, and I knew it. I decided to take advantage of that too. I pulled my arm back, and brought it back quickly, fist meeting Amberger's face.

I never knew it hurt that bad to punch someone. It broke the skin on my knuckles, but it was worth it to see her get knocked to the ground from the force of my blow.

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