Fire And Ice

The New kid

"School"! His mother rage from downstairs.

Tom opened his eyes and looked around the still dark room. His head throb from the yelling that happened yesterday. Nothing bad, but nothing good either. He stood up flipping on his light and went into the bathroom to turn the shower on.

"Can't you do that at school"? His mother asked.

He jumped and turned looking back. His mother always had a way she sneak into his room without letting him know that she was there. Shaking his head no, he fully looked at her slightly embarrassed.

"Mom I really don't like taking a shower there. Do you understand why"?

"Sure. You don't have to if you don't want to. I'm not making you".

"I know, you just don't want me to be late for the bus again right"?

"Correct. Go ahead and get dress. If you be late I'll drive you to school".

"Ok".

He watched her leave before walking back into the closet and gathering some clothes. He placed them on the bed and walked to the door locking it. It was the only way that she knows that he is naked in the room and to not go in. He took a shower, got dress, grabbed his book bag, and unlocked the door rushing downstairs. He didn't want to be late and make his mother drive him. She does so much for him that it would be selfish of him to take his time. Rushing outside, he dashed to his bus stop just on time as the bus pulled up to it.

"Yes". He whispered.

Getting on, he stared ahead trying not to look anyone in the eyes. That would just be the start of trouble. The bus started moving before he even sat down. So he quickly made his way to the back where an empty seat was and sat down with a forced plop. Then scoot his body close to the window so he could just stare out. His eyes slightly closed for only a moment allowing hisself to drift off.

"Tom"!

He jumped startled and blinked his tired eyes. looking up at the person that awoke him, he sigh and looked away. Of course it would be the one who hates him the most. He's surprised that he didn't hit him to awake him.

"Sorry, thanks".

"Don't freaking talk to me"!

He shoved his hands in his pockets and walked off the bus. The driver was waiting for him with a irritated look on his face. He stood and walked to the front of the bus getting off. The doors quickly closed behind him and the bus took off without any second thoughts. Tom sigh making his way to the school house. He could see that boy way ahead of him. Then he vanished as he walked into the school house. It took him a moment to reach, but he walked in and was met with someone grabbing his shoulders and shoving him downward. He glanced up and saw him standing there with an evil grin.

"Gem can we do this later? I just want to get to class".

"Wow, your asking for once. No fussing or trying to run? Get up and run"!

He kicked him and Tom grunt holding his side. He blinked and looked away eyes turning from a dark blue to a light blue.

"Why are you messing with him"?

Tom calmed relaxing his eyes and turned looking at some boy standing beside Gem who seemed startled. He regain and smirked coming closer to the boy who was obviously taller than him.

"Because I want to. Now get out my way before you get it as well. Say, I never seen you around here before". Gem snapped folding his arms.

"Because I'm new here. And like I said, leave that boy alone".

Tom stood up and stared for a moment before rushing off towards class. Gem grumbled and moved from the boy soon following slowly after Tom.

"Ice"?