I walked into class wearily, making awkward eye contact with Mike and Justin. I passed by their table to get to mine and almost fell when Mike stuck his foot out. Luckily, i caught myself on two other desks before i could, glaring at Mike as i regained my composure. I sat down in the back of the room and checked my phone for a text from Vic. There wasn't one, making me frown. I sighed, putting my phone back as the teacher walked in.

"Alright, class! Settle down! We are going to start an in school project." All the students groaned. "I will be picking your partners, groups of three." Everyone groaned again, wanting to be with their friends. I didn't particularly care considering i don't have any friends in this class anyways.

She started reading off the names and i didn't bother paying attention for the most part, only making sure i heard when my name was called.

"Kellin Bostwick, Mike Fuentes, and Justin Hills!" My eyes widened at who she paired me with. Mike and Justin shot me glares, making me even more nervous. This should be fun.

After she finished pairing everyone up, she told us to sit with our partners so we could discuss what topic of science we wanted to research. I know Mike and Justin weren't going to come to me, so i hastily got up and walked over to them. I stood there uncomfortably as they glared at me.

"W-what do you guys w-want to do for t-the project?" I stuttered, trying to break the awkward tension between us.

"We'll pick it. We'll do it. You're just gonna sit there and shut up, i don't want you ruining our project." Mike spat. I felt offended, how could i possibly ruin the project?

"What did i ever do to you guys? W-why do you hate me so much?" I asked while grabbing an seat that was at an abandoned table behind us and sitting down next to Mike.

"Because Kellin, you're a waste of space. No one wants you here. No one would care if you died. In fact, everyone would be relieved cause they wouldn't have to see your ugly ass faggot face!" Justin spoke up. I nibbled on my bottom lip in attempt to not cry.

"Since you guys are feeling so talkative, go into the hall and work." The teacher ordered. we all got up and went into the hallway.

"Yeah, Vic could do way better than you." Mike said, dragging the y in way. "He's probably only dating you 'cause he feels bad for you. I mean, it's not like anyone else loves you. Not even Vic." I couldn't fight it any longer and allowed the tears to flow freely. Mixed in with the sadness, i felt anger too. I balled my fists up.

"Shut up! Vic loves me!" I yelled. The anger grew and before i could stop myself, i cocked my fist back and punched Mike right in the nose. He stumbled back a bit, holding his nose, before looking at me with pure fury.

"You shouldn't have done that." Justin said, looking just as mad. My heart beat sped up when Mike grabbed me by the arm rougly, causing me to whimper. He dragged me into the boys bathroom with Justin right beside him.

"I'm s-sorry!" I apologized, suddenly wishing i hadn't hit Mike. He didn't reply, instead he threw me to the ground.

Mike kneeled down and pulled me up by my shirt, sending his fist right into my face. I screamed in pain and fell back, holding my now bloodied nose. Unsatisifed, Mike pulled me up and pushed me against the wall. He looked at Justin and nodded towards the door, signaling he wanted Justin to keep lookout. He looked back at me with menacing eyes before punching me repeatedly and unmercifully in the stomach and face. There was blood pouring down my face from multiple different cuts and i knew my ribs where bruised, if not cracked. I kept screaming out in agony. I was never beaten up like this before, not even by my dad.

"Be quiet!" Mike yelled before roughly grabbing me by the hair on the top of my head and slamming my skull back into the wall with much force. I felt excruciating pain surge through my head, my vision blurring. I think Mike noticed how much damage he created to my body and just how hard he slammed my head up against the concrete wall. I went limp in his arms, barely conscious. He laid me down on the ground before turning around and looking at Justin, who looked from me to Mike with wide eyes.

"Is h-he okay?" Justin asked. My eyes were now closed, unconsciousness slowly taking over. I was gonna die, and i couldn't even say goodbye to Vic. Mike checked my pulse with a shakey hand.

"H-he's barely b-breathing..." Mike whispered. "We have to leave." Mike walked away from me and grabbed Justin by the arm who was protesting, practically begging Mike to get help.

What i assumed was my last breathe leaving me, i closed my eyes and whispered.

"I love you Vic."

Notes

this chapter may or may hit you right in the feels. .-. don't hate me!