Today was gonna be my perfect birthday. I rushed out of bed and quickly ran downstairs to reach the kitchen. My bright smile was enough to make my mother giggle and smile back. She placed a big plate of fresh eggs, toast, and pancakes on the counter for me. I pulled out one of the bar stools and started eating the delicious meal. "Woah there, slow down before you choke." She joked and giggled. I smiled and playfully rolled my eyes as I jumped up and grabbed my school bag. Waving goodbye to my mother, I quickly shut the door as I shoved the last bite of toast into my mouth. 

I quickly grabbed my old, red bike and rode off to school. Awaiting one of my closest friends Zander, I placed my beaten up bike in one of the open spots in the rack. I locked it up and turned around to see Zander smiling super happily. "Hey birthday boy! How's your special day going so far?" He wrapped his arms around me and dug his knuckles into my head playfully. "Ah, you know, everyday gets better when I'm around you. So my day's going great." I smirked and pulled his arm away. His other arm was still around me but I didn't mind it since I was used to it. "Alright, enough with this sappy crap! Lets get school done with so me and the birthday boy can go have some fun!" He patted my back and rushed into the school. I chuckled and ran after him. 

"Hey, wait up!" I laughed as he teased and ran faster. Not paying any attention to my surroundings, I accidentally ran right into Chase Wilmer. Super hot, popular, and a total jerk. 

I landed right on top of him. "Hey! Who do you think you are!?" He growled but never moved. "I'm talking to you!" I awoke from my trance as I quickly shot up. He pulled me back down with an anger filled groan. "Don't you dare leave without helping me up squirt." He stared evilly into my eyes. His eyes seemed serious on the outside but I saw something different on the inside. They seemed more...Worried? He has everything. He doesn't have anything to even worry about. 

I shakily stood to my weakened knees and hesitantly reached my hand out to him. He smirked and grabbed my hand aggressively as he pulled himself up. I shook and quickly tried to pull my hand out from his, but he only held onto it tighter. "Why so scared? Jeez, I don't bite that hard." He laughed with his group of friends. I shriveled a little as they all laughed. "Can...I just go now...?" I asked not even looking at him. He chuckled and tightened his grip around my hand. "Oh, just be quiet and come eat breakfast with us." He groaned silently and dragged me all the way over to his table. "But...I already ate and I don't want to-" He kept pulling me. I looked back at Zander who was super ticked and confused. 

I mouthed 'I'm so sorry' to him as he threw his arms in the air and angrily stomped off. "So, Alex, How's that Zander dude doing? How come you hang out with him rather than us?" Chase tugged my arm to sit down. I never sat down. "Um, I have to go-" I turned to rush away, but he grabbed both my arms aggressively. "You don't want to hang out with us? What is wrong with you? I try to be nice and this is how you want to act?" He stood tall. I shivered and stepped back. "I mean, I would love to hang with all of you but I really need to-" He shoved me down. Right when he was about to beat the crap out of me...Someone zoomed across and slammed him against the brick wall. 

It was supernatural, unreal. I couldn't see who it was but I could tell it wasn't human...At least not fully. I witnessed immortal powers. Normal human beings could never run at the speed of light, no human being is that strong to literally throw another human across a whole room. Chase went flying into a brick wall breaking it! 

Chase's face showed anger on the outside...But on the inside he feared this creature. He wanted something and I felt like I was supposed to help with it. I don't know what he wanted but I feel like it wasn't anything bad. Nothing bad at all.

When we were little...He would always tease people. He was always a mean little brat. But now he's older and he's grown worse. He uses his good looks, his popularity, and skills to get through life...And that's not what anyone should do. I see he can become a good person...He just chooses to become a monster.

Something or maybe someone is holding him back from being a good being? I see him differently sometimes. I see a good boy with a good education and a nice family...But I can also see a broken boy who has no one...I fear if he keeps this up that will happen.

I don't want him alone, depressed. I want everyone to have a good life with a nice family...I really want to help him but it seems he doesn't want anyone's help. I don't know how to help him either way. I don't even know how to get close to him without being kicked, shoved, or laughed at by him and his group of 'friends'. Maybe his 'friends' are turning him into a bigger monster? Maybe a family member? I guess I wouldn't really know that since I've never seen or met any of his family members. 

I awoke from my thoughts as the creature growled and rushed away. Everyone gasped and stared at Chase. I was in pain but I still got up and made my way over to him. The pain was bearable compared to Chase's. I shakily kneeled down beside him. Hesitating, I reached out to help him. He was bleeding a little but not dangerously. I panicked a little and grabbed my sweatshirt and held it against his bleeding head. He flinched a little as he looked away. "I'm fine. Leave me alone." He snarled and attempted to stand. 

"L-Let me help you..." I shakily sputtered out. He groaned as he grasped his head in pain. "I don't need your help! I. Am. Fine." He groaned and shoved through the crowd. "Dude, are you alright!?" Zander rushed over with a worried face. "I'm fine.But I'm worried about Chase." I winced and grabbed my arm. "I'm gonna head to the health office." I scattered off, still worried about Chase and left wondering who or what that creature was. I mean, it wasn't even hesitant about all of the people seeing it. It attacked Chase for some reason and I need to find out why. 

Stepping into the health office, I noticed Chase sitting in one of the chairs. I could tell he noticed me as well because he quickly looked away. "How can I help you?" The nurse asked with a slight smile. "Uh, yeah, my arm." I motioned my arm towards her as my focus was mainly on Chase. "Oh my! We're gonna need some bandages for that one. Wait right here and hold this to your wound please." She handed me a cloth and rushed off to grab some bandages. 

I hesitantly walked over to the hurt boy. "Can I join you?" I asked softly as he looked up at me. He groaned and looked away without saying anything. Even though he never said anything I still sat beside him. He looked confused? A little unsteady. I smiled slightly at him but he looked away again. Holding the cloth to my arm, I still managed to grab something from my pocket.It was a special charm from my father...

Chase looked so tired and hurt. I hesitantly held out the charm for him. He jumped a little in shock and confusion. I opened my hand to show him the charm. "What is this?" He asked a little snottily. "It's a lucky charm. It's really special to me...But you look like you need it more than me." I shakily smiled at him but he never returned it. "I don't need that disgusting thing, and I sure as hell don't need you baby-ing me!" He shoved my hand away and groaned. I scooted away in a little fear. 

The nurse finally came back with an AID kit. "Alrighty, let's get you both patched up." She gently cleaned and wrapped my arm as Chase watched in fear. He shakily removed his cloth from his head and jumped up from his chair. "U-Uh, I think I'm good. There's no more blood and I feel great. I'm gonna go now." He made his way out quickly, but before he left the doorway...He looked over at me with a feared face. "Weird. He was just complaining that his head is aching and demanding me to fix it?" The nurse was confused but shrugged it off. 

"He's scared..." I mumbled to myself as I watched him walk down the lonely hall. "What was that?" The nurse turned to me. "Oh, nothing. Just thinking out loud I guess." I stood up and headed for the door. "I'm gonna head out too. Thank you so much." I smiled and waved to her as I rushed to class. 

Unlocking my locker, I grabbed what I needed for my next class. As I shut it, I noticed Chase at his locker. I sighed to myself knowing there's something wrong. I feel like I already know and I should help...But I also feel like I should leave it alone. I shook my head at my thoughts. That's the problem. He is alone and that's what I need to help with! Maybe I could change him by being there for him? I know he's a jerk but deep down he's a sweetheart...He just needs to express it better. 

Lost in my thoughts, I was quickly snapped back to reality as I heard a locker slam. Chase slammed his locker shut and wandered off to his group of 'friends'...Only to be rejected..."Get out of here loser! No one here needs a freak like you." One of the girls laughed at him as the whole group moved away. "Hey! What did I do you guys??? How-" He watched as they wandered off laughing and giggling with each other. 

He stayed put in middle of the hallway as the bell rang. All of the kids would come rushing out of their classrooms and down the halls, pushing and shoving people out of the way like ruthless giants. Seeing him get almost trampled on and not doing anything about it made me think about myself throughout these years. But someone came in and helped me through the crowd. He needs someone like that. He needs someone period. I grew a little bit of confidence and quickly shoved my way through the stampede to him. Grabbing his arm tightly, I dragged him to a safe spot by the restrooms. He didn't speak. "Chase, are you alright??" I asked as I hesitantly went to gently grab his arm. Jerking away, he backed away into the restrooms. I quickly followed. He rushed into one of the stalls...All I could hear was his panicked whimpers and quick, heavy breathes. I slowly walked over to the stall. "Go away. I don't need anyone right now...Just leave." 

I was about to turn around and leave but then...Remembered something. I was that exact person in there until someone came and helped me through things. I needed help and so does he. I quickly turned back and stood outside the door. "Chase, I know you need someone right now. I know you're hurt and broken. I know you're in need of true friendship and love. I know you're only like this because you have no one...No one to be there for you. No one to look up to...Absolutely no one." I spoke softly through the door. He stayed quiet. "If you just let me help you...We can make things work. I can be there like a best friend, a father figure, heck even a fricken sidekick on your little top secret missions!" I heard him chuckle a little as I spoke. He sniffled and I could hear him shuffle around in there. 

"Look, Chase. What I'm getting at is...I was just like you. I was hopeless and broken. But when someone came around and helped me through those tough times and was there for me no matter what...I felt confident and complete. I made more friends. I became more tolerant to those around me." I spoke with my head down. "You're so much more than you know...I don't think you realize what I see. I see an intelligent young man with many possibilities awaiting in his future." I smiled to myself as I hear him open the door. He came out wiping his last tear. "Why are you doing this...? I've been such a dick to you all of these years..." He spoke shakily as he looked me in the eyes. "Because I can't see someone relive my past life.Trust me, I know its hard and confusing. But It gets better if you just let someone help you." I held out my hand for him with a comforting smile. He hesitated a little before shaking my hand. 

"Why don't we hang out at the park after school tonight?" I started heading out of the restrooms as he slowly followed. "I don't really need to study. I-" I cut him off with a small laugh. He looked at me confused. "We're not going to study, trust me. Is that what you think of us nerds? We don't study 24/7! We have some fun too ya' know." I chuckled and headed into my next class. "Good thing we both have this class." I smiled and sat down in my spot. He never entered the room. "I never actually attended...Really any of my classes this year or last year..." He hesitantly stepped in. I sighed and patted an open spot beside me. 

Shakily walking over to the spot, Zander rushed over. "Oh, sorry. This seat is taken." I could swear I hear him growl. "Now listen here you-" He paused and looked at me. He stepped back with an anger filled face. "That's alright, I'll take the seat back there." He said a little sourly. I watched as some of his so-called 'friends' laughed at him as he walked by. "Look who's in class today." That blonde haired girl teased. That was the same girl who spoke up and told him he wasn't apart of their group anymore. Poor guy...

"You know what, I'm gonna change things up here." I grabbed my stuff and headed for the back of the room. There was a whole empty table in the back corner. Sitting down at the table I signaled Chase and Zander to come sit with me. Zander smiled and happily walked over. "Why are you inviting Mr. Jerk over there? He's been a bitch to you all these years!" He whisper shouted as he shoved himself into one of the seats next to me. "Relax tough guy. He's gonna become someone new. I can feel it." I sighed and looked over at Chase who never moved from his seat. He was all alone, but I guess he still has to get used to us.