Archie was glad when he skipped punishment. He didn't want his name to be tarnished again but these boys were really pushing him. Connor smirked at him daring him to do his worst which got him angry but he remembered his father's warning. He wasn't supposed to be found in such a midst of people, it didn't speak well of him.He grinned, causing confusion to settle on the faces of the onlookers. They knew that it was about to go down but they didn't want him to be the winner of the competition. "Why don't you try your luck in basketball instead of trying to tag an innocent boy?" He replied.Connor snorted. "Are you suddenly a coward? What happened to all the warnings about we letting you be and whatnot? Don't tell me you're now repentant, because I don't believe that bullshit. If you want to do something go ahead and do it and stop hiding under some pretense that wouldn't work for you." Archie cocked his head sideways for the umpteenth time. He would never understand why these people
A few days later, Archie had resumed his job at the supermarket, ignoring any side talks that might try to distract him from focusing on his goal. There was no need for him to begin to talk about anything when he could just try his best to become the best version of himself.The talk with the principal had made him reconsider his stance and decided that he wasn't going to be involved in any problematic situation. If only he could just make sure that he was free from all the stress of having to talk too much with his mates then he would finally be free.Bailey dialed his number which he had to put on silent because he was busy with work, he was just being pardoned because of his mother's influence so he didn't want to make his boss have another reason to fire him. He was being on his best behavior. "Hey, text me when you are done." She ended up texting which he made a mental note to reply to. "Why are you slow in attending to the customers today?" Mr. Trebt called loudly embarrassing
The ride to school the next day was supposed to be a smooth one but he already had a feeling that there was going to be a problem, he could just already feel it. Bailey placed a hand across his shoulder. "Hey, I've missed you, Mr. Smith says that you should meet him in his office. Is there any problem again this time?" He shook his head at the accusations before smiling at her. She was the only one who made his day bright at school. "Why does he want to see me?" He repeated tiredly, not understanding why these teachers were suddenly feeling entitled to his time when he could just relax and wait."I feel like there's more to these incessant calls. I don't know what else he is calling me for." Archie's brows rose in mild confusion.Bailey tugged on his arm when she realized that he was carried away with the thought of having to figure out why the teacher sent for him."Don't dwell on that, we could see him together. I know that he won't try anything stupid with me in the mix, he can
Archie walked toward his former school with a small smile on his face. A lot of people stared at him but he wasn't fazed by it. "Can you see the way they are staring at us? You're becoming a celebrity." Archie grinned at her before schooling his features. "I am just here to see what they have to do." "Do you want me to help you with the bleachers? I could act as your cheerleader even though I'm not supposed to." Bailey inquired.Archie wrinkled his nose and smiled. "Tell me what's up with you and Connor? Did you date him?" He inquired as they walked past his former dorm. "No, I didn't. Why would you even think that" "I don't know... It just flashed into my mind. I won't be surprised if there's a rapid change from you after a while. I just want to know what I am up against." He replied.A confused look rested on Bailey's face. So she stopped him, " Are you sure that you're okay? Did Connor say something to you that I'm not aware of?" She inquired. This was unlike him, he was feelin
Archie rushed towards Sierra who had managed to crowd his girlfriend. "Get your hands off her." He told one of the students who grabbed Bailey's hands. Sierra walked in front of Bailey in an intimidating stance but she merely stared at her waiting for her to come closer before making sure that she received the beating of her life."Let them think that they are able to do anything while I show them otherwise." Bailey told him.The students laughed. "Will you all keep quiet?!" The teacher yelled but there was no response. Tension was high and there was a need to finally prove that she was the queen Bee of the school. "Can you imagine that?" Sierra scoffed in mockery before attempting to strike Bailey across the face only to be stopped by Archie holding her hand in a tight grip. "You wouldn't dare."Tommy walked up from that reclining chair and headed toward the site where they tried to beat his girlfriend. He was ready to fight till he lost a tooth. "Have you any shame at all? You w
The principal took a look at the two boys who had been fighting a few hours ago and was pissed at their display of madness. There was no way in the world that he was going to support such foolery."Master Tommy and Master Archie, what can you say concerning your actions?" He began.Both boys glared at him for the longest twenty seconds of his life before finally speaking up. Archie went first. He was happy to have won Tommy at this game but he still wanted to gloat. "He started it first. I'm tired of giving him too much audience." He replied and was saddled with a blank stare. The principal was afraid for his job. It would only take the Mayor one call to get him removed or worse demoted after all his years of genuine service to the academic world."I don't think you understand what you're doing. If you did, I'm sure that you would continue all this nonsense. Have you ever taken time to consider that you're no longer kids? You're getting older daily and you're supposed to become a ro
Tommy was stumped by the victory and wanted to sabotage him so he walked closer to him with a smirk on his face."You must be happy that you finally won something in your life. I mean, I know that it's not easy and all of that but do you think for a second that this would displace me from my throne?" The victorious smile wiped off from Archie's face as he stared at his arch-nemesis. This boy was grating on his last nerve and it took everything in him not to shout at him to get lost. He knew that was probably his goal."You are fond of wanting the downfall of others that you can't stomach that you're not the best player out there. This is supposed to be a friendly match but guess who has turned it into a competition? Yes, you, you believe that everyone is after your position when we couldn't care less." Archie snapped at a raging Tommy He was tired of allowing this spoiled brat to prance around like he was made from special linen. "You make me sick, gosh. I can't deal with you at all
The team members broke into shouts as the couple walked away leaving Tommy and Sierra in sadness. He didn't believe that Bailey would stoop so low to date Archie. "That's just for show, they aren't actually dating or anything. You would believe anything that is dangled before you, just how gullible can you be?" Sierra slammed them. Some of their school members began to murmur beneath their breath. "I don't know what you're thinking about but this is not what's happening. Bailey doesn't chase clout unlike some people, so definitely she's not trying to do any of what you accused her of. If you please and you want to make sure that you reduce the noise, I think that you should try to emulate her." Winnie, a girl from Sierra's school spoke up She was tired of everyone treating them like some god. They were just like them so what was the essence of unnecessary show off. Sierra took an intimidating move toward her. "You dare speak to me in that manner?" She demanded and Winnie stared at