Changing Bobby

Bobby 3

The bell rang and I waited for everyone to exit then I got up and walked out the door.I was heading to my new locker but some kids were there.I turned back around and in front of me was Ashton. I stared at him and he did the same,he started walking to me and I step back but hit something hard.I almost scream but I clasp my hand over my mouth and turned around.My heart stop,a big guy,a beast was standing there,he looked furious.I step back from him,I hold my breath and walked backwards.

"Watch where you're going kid".he guy said.Tightening his fist.

That was my cue to run,I turned around and ran but I didn't got too far when Ashton grab me and pulled me into the bathroom.That's when I began to scream.

"Leave me alone! Let go!".I push him off of me and I went into a corner.

"Don't touch me".I began to whimper.

Why do people always want to hurt me.I slid down the wall and pulled my knees to my chest.Shaking.Ashton came closer.

"Leave me alone,go away!".

"Hey,calm down I won't hurt you".

I took in a deep breath and hold it,he have been nice to me so far.I looked up at him.

"W-why did that g-guy want to h-hurt me",i choked out.

"That's just Bailey, I wouldn't let him hurt you,he's just a f*****g asshole".

I winced at what he just say,I hate when people curse, "f*****g asshole, you're gonna die tonight". The memories rush back to me.My eyes started to get blurry from tears and I began to cry hard,very hard.

"Bobby what's wrong?"Ashton's soft voice asked.

"I-".I choked on a sob that seems to be stuck in my throat,then started to cry again,just thinking about it.

"Shh,Bobby don't cry you're okay".He moved closer to me and hold on to my shoulders.

"DONT TOUCH ME!!!".I yelled.

**Ashton's P.O.V**

"DONT TOUCH ME".Bobby yelled.

I backed away from him.He began shrinking in a fetal position.I then realized that's something happened to him.This kid was broken,lost in his own facade.I want to know what's got him like this and I want to help him,I don't know why but I just want to.I walked to the door and locked it,I came back and bobby slowly stood up.He moved to the other side away from me.I just had to take it slow if I wanted him to be comfortable around me.

"Hey Bobby".He look up.

"Don't hurt me".his eyes pleaded.

"I won't hurt you Bobby,I promise I  just want to talk".

"O-okay".he stuttered out.

I move to him and he step back.

"Okay,I won't touch you.So what's your favorite movie".

"Suicidal room".he whispered.

That didn't surprise me.He let go of his arm and I caught a glimpse of a scar on his right arm.

"Bobby?how did you get that scar?",I asked.He didn't answer.

"Did you do that to your self?".

"No".

"Then who did?".

"I don't know".

"That's the stupidest answer ever".

He didn't say anything,and half an hour later he shift.

"Bobby,who gave you that scar?"

"I seriously d-don't know".

"That's f*****g nonsense".

He moved away from me."can you s-stop swearing".

"Ok I'm sorry,you don't swear?".

"No".

"Ok did your grandparents give you that's scar?".

"No".

"Friend, family?".

"No".

"Enemy, party?".

"No".

"Who did then?".

"I don't know!!".his hands shaking slightly at his side.

"You can trust me Bobby,I won't tell anyone"I said in a softer more convincing voice.His eyes search mine for a while."Bobby tell me why you have that scar,tell me why you're afraid to be touched,tell me everything that will help me understand more".

"Why do you want to understand?".tears stream down his face.

"Bobby don't cry", I step closer to him.

"I'm n-not crying".he sniffed.

"You are,you can trust me Bobby".

"I c-cant trust anyone anymore".he replied. I wipe his tears away and he let me.

"Is it okay if I touch you bobby?".

He looked in my eyes and then looked down then nod slowly.

I slowly held his shoulders and pulled him gently to my chest and hug him.He tensed up for some seconds 

then relax and hug me back.We stayed like that for about 5 minutes before he pulled away and held his head down.

"Bobby?".

He look up.

"Do you want to be my friend?".

He gave me a soft small smile before he nod.

I heard the bell rang for lunch.I look in Bobby's eyes.

"Bobby we're going out now".

"No".fear swam around in his eyes.

"I won't let anyone hurt you,I promise we're just going out".

He slightly nod.I walked to the door and opened it.Bobby held on my arm and walked behind me.I like the way he held on to my arm,it felt like I was protecting him.We walked down the hall until I saw my best friend West.He looked at me and smiled.

"Hey bro where have you been?"he said coming up to us.

Bobby grip my arm tighter and hid behind me more,he was trembling.I put my free hand out to stop my friend from coming any closer.He stop instantly and gave me a confuse look.

"Um who is that?"he point at Bobby.

"A friend".

I took both of Bobby's hand off me and turn to him.He had water in his eyes and was trying hard to hold them back.He held his breath and I put my hand on his shoulder and he exhaled slowly.

"Bobby,this is my best friend West".I told him.

"West this is Bobby,he's new".

West smiled.I know what he was going to do next,he greets everybody the same was with a punch in the shoulder.He move to Bobby.

"Hey man,nice to-".

"NO!!". Bobby shouted and hid behind me again like I was his protector but I knew I was.

"Don't touch him".I glared at west.

"Jeez what's with you two".

"Nothing".I sighed.

"Cafeteria?".West ask.I turn to Bobby.

"N-not hungry".he said.I turn back to west and shook my head.

"Okay see you in class then".He walked away.

I walked with Bobby outside where no one was and sat on a bench.He looked around and took in the wonderful surrounding. He looked calm and he hand a small smile on his face.Let him relax for a while before I said anything to him.

"So Bobby,what do you like to do?"I ask him.

"Watch tv."he replied.

"Anything else?".

"No".

"You like to go out ?".

"I don't leave my house".he said.

He was starting to relax around me.He stop stuttering too.

"Why?".I ask.

"I'm afraid of people".he said.

I want to be around Bobby more,to understand him.

"Let me see your schedule," he looked at me but dug in his back pocket and took out the paper.

"Wow we have every class together"I smiled at him.He gave me another small smile too.

"Bobby do you want to hang out after school?".

"No".he said flatly.

Oh I forgot he don't like to go outside and he don't like to be touch and he don't like when people swore. I was learning more about bobby fast and I'm going to help him.

"Okay can I come over at your place then?".I ask.

"At four".he said.

"Okay I'll be there".

He smiled,a real smile this time as if he was glad.

The bell rang and we got up.I let bobby hold unto my arm and I lead him to his locker for his books.We walk into class together and I sat with him at the back beside West.Bobby held his head down and hummed to himself.It sounded like a sad song.West and I began to talk about star wars but I couldn't keep my eyes off Bobby.

"Dude?".West said. I turn to him.

"Oh sorry,you were saying?".He continued.