The Lost Son

Chapter 3

That morning I woke up early purposefully so I wouldn't have to deal with Gabe in the morning. My mom usually slept in after trips so I knew she wouldn't be worried. I plugged in my earphones and started the long treacherous walk to school. Sooner than I would've wanted it to I was staring at the gates of Goode high.

I made my way to first period which was English with Mr Blofis. Unfortunately I didn't have grover in this class and the fact that I had dyslexia and ADHD was just worse. After an agonizing long lesson the sweet sound of the bell finally rang through my ears.

I met up with grover at lunch and thankfully we had the rest of our classes together. At the end of last period I walked home dreading the fact that Gabe might be awake or that he had his friends over. I hared when Gabe had people over. I'd rather not go into details of what they'd do to me. A panic attack was the last thing I needed right now. I stood at my front door really contemplating whether I should go in but hearing the laughs from inside I decided against it.

Mom told me she would be late today so I just had to be home a couple of minutes before her so she wouldn't go all mother hen on me. I seriously had no idea where I was going. I just strolled the streets of New York City window shopping at a few stores that  caught my eye. I didn't even realise when it started to get dark. My stomach made itself known when I passed by a candy store. I went in and bought some blue candy although they didn't have much of it. My phone buzzed in my back pocket and I pulled it out to read the concerned messages from the pig himself.

"WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU?"

"YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE HOME TO SERVE MY FRIENDS 4 HOURS AGO!"

"YOURE IN BIG TROUBLE YOU BRAT"

"IM GOING TO KILL YOU ONCE YOU GET HERE"

I felt my hatred grow stronger for that douche. Who does he think he is? Wait... he said four hours ago. I pulled my phone out and noticed that it was eight pm. Damn it. Mom was supposed to be home by eight thirty. Judging by where I was in town I would never make in time due to traffic.

I started speed walking taking a few shortcuts here and there that consisted of some alleyways in not so nice neighbourhoods. My only prayer was that I didn't get jumped. That would only delay me more and I would have to explain to mom why not only I was late but also why I was covered in bruises. It would be completely useless trying to hide it from her. She always knew when something was up with me. Sometimes I loved the attention but other times it was just plain annoying. Today would be one of those days that  the latter would be in play.

I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I didn't notice the four men who were starting to corner me until was too late.

"What do we have here? A little fag thinking he could stroll up our alley" man number 1 said

Fag? Seriously? I'm not even gay. Just because I have a small body than normal doesn't mean I'm gay.

"This ones kinda pretty. Maybe we could have some fun with him for a little while" no. 2 added.

"Just as long as I get to go first. You guys always have all the fun" no 3 interjected.

"Do you about people like they're not there?" I spat out disgusted at the thought of them doing... that. They stared at me obviously shocked that I dared to speak to them. What was I doing? They wee like three times bigger than me not to mention the fact that I was heavily outnumbered and was week and tired from walking around and having literally nothing in my stomach.

"Didn't your mama ever tell you its rude to stare?" I said sarcasm dripping from my voice. I really needed to know when to shut up.

"You better watch it kid." No. 2 snapped.

"Ooh I'm sorry did I hurt you feelings?" I said with a smirk that was immediately wiped off my face when his fist connected with my jaw and a sickening crack was heard. They ganged up on me when I fell and started kicking me. I'm pretty sure they broke a rib or two. UST when I thought it would never end I heard sirens from a distance. Once they saw an officer approaching they ran leaving me to wallow in my misery.

I felt the metallic taste of blood in my mouth before black dots started to dance in my vision.

I saw a distinctly familiar face before my world went black.

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