ELA Project- Ric Arboleda
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- For the longest time I’ve been a part of my family, we’ve never been the nicest people. In fact, we’re very far from nice. I’ve been spoiled further than how milk does. It wasn’t my fault though, you know how you’re taught to be polite and to not talk to strangers and all that blah, I’ve been taught differently. “You can’t win in life if you’re all sugar, spice and everything nice like that Dylan. You won’t get anywhere if you’re nice to everyone.” My mom had always said. It’s been engraved in my head to the point where that’s what pops up every single morning. Today is my first day in a new school. It’s my final year and my mom HAD to move me in the middle of the school year. I’ve moved for the billionth time in forever and at this point, I’m tired of it.“Selena, I mean Dan, I mean Dylan,” my mom yelled from downstairs. “I’ll be going to the office now, the servants will give you breakfast, text me if it was bad so I have a reason to fire the chef.”I took my time and chose my outfit for the first day of school, cause you know, first impressions last the longest. I strut to the dining table, practicing my walk for when I get my dream job, a model.“Um hello? Where’s my breakfast?” I said. “I’m not going to be late for my first day.”The servants ran, which gave me a little giggle. They’re like little rats doing my bidding, and I enjoy watching them suffer. Anyway, I finished my breakfast and walked to the car, and as soon as I knew it, I was in front of the school.“Don’t scratch this car, it costs more than your whole existence.” I told the driver, bidding him farewell. I was handed my schedule and- WHAT? Why did I have gym in the first period? I called my mom and told her to call the school and change my schedule. As soon as I ended the call, a girl popped up in front of my face.
- “Hello! I’m Miranda! What’s your name?” She said, “I’m um, why are you talking to me again?” I said in response.She annoyed me with just the look of her face. Where’s the designer clothes? Where’s the pink? It’s literally Wednesday. On Wednesdays, we wear pink. “You looked new here, you must be Dylan!” She tried hard to keep the conversation going. “I’m supposed to take you around the school for a tour.”“Oh…” I sighed.She was weird, but the part where I’m confused most about is why she was so loud and… nice? Is that the word? “By the way, I heard you’re the child of the famous Maria Agnello. Is that true?”“Yes… it’s true. Why?” “Oh it’s been going around the school for days. You’re like super famous.”I didn’t know that, it must be why I gained a thousand new followers on Instagram. We took a stroll around the school, which became more and more boring.“Finally, this is the-”“Yeah yeah yeah the cafeteria, I know.” I tried to hurry her up.“Oh, okay well I’ll see you sometime, if you need help just ask people around.” She said,Now that she’s gone, I can finally take a breather. That was so much walking, I didn’t expect the school to be THIS big. I can’t feel my legs. I walked a bit to some benches and sat down.“Watch it you bum!” Some random girl said.Okay pause, this is the part where the next few weeks of high school would be a terrible nightmare for me. That girl, she’s like the most popular girl apparently. I didn’t really care, but she was annoying.“Who do you think you-” I tried to speak.SPLASH“AAHHHHH” I screamed“Don’t ever come near me ever again.” She said,She did NOT just throw her coffee on me. “Here let me help you” A deep voice said.They tried to clean the coffee stain from my favorite top.“Who are you? Wait, first of all who was that girl and why was she the most annoying girl I’ve ever met in my whole life?” I asked all at once.
- “Woah woah slow down. I’m Enzo and that girl you met was Elaine. I’m so sorry for you, out of everyone you meet on your first day, you met her.” He answered all my questions.So the word has been out. Otherwise he wouldn’t even know who I am or whether I’m new or not.“It’s um- no it’s okay I don’t care about any of this. I’m going home.” I stuttered. Why did I stutter?“NO listen, you can’t, you have to go to class.” “No YOU listen, today has already been annoying and I can’t stand anyone here.”“It’s just your first day, I’ll be here to help you from now on.”I checked my schedule and the next class was algebra. UGH, I hate that subject. I felt Enzo peer over my shoulder. “Oh, you have most of your classes with me.” He smiled. “Good thing!”As soon as I knew it, we were walking to room 204. I tried to sit far from him, but I turned and saw him scooting his desk over to mine. It really annoyed me thinking that I’m going to be stuck with him for the rest of my school year.The rest of today passed by and I went home. I could hear my mom’s laptop clicking which meant she was either writing a letter to the school or just working. I headed up to my room and showered. I skipped dinner as always and went to sleep. The next few days went by and it went the same, boring classes and home. I occasionally went to eat lunch with Enzo but he talked too much and disturbed my peace. “Heyyy Dylan!!” I heard a yell from across the hall.I recognized the voice and turned and walked away as fast as possible. But that man runs too fast. “Hey I think you didn’t hear me,” he caught up to me. “I was trying to get your attention.”“Oh no I did, I just didn’t want to acknowledge your existence.” I blatantly said.“Well okay, but I have a big big surprise for you during lunch!” He exclaimed. I wasn’t too fond of surprises, especially from random people. It’s like if you had a piñata and instead of your favorite candy falling out of it, you get like the worst flavor of Starburst and you have to stay at your party for the rest of the day eating disgusting candy miserably.“It better be a good surprise or else…” I stared at him like an owl.“It’ll be worth your time!” He smiled again. I saw some new details to his smile. He always closes his eyes and tilts his head to the right a little. It was almost… heartwarming. I’m never saying that ever again. Time passes by till lunch. Why was I somewhat excited for lunch? Anyway, as soon as I got out of the classroom Enzo popped out of nowhere and jumped in front of me.“OH MY GOD,” I screeched. “I’m taking you down with me if I have a heart attack!!”He ran away and I chased after him, but I’m not athletic so I ran out of breath in 10 seconds. I sat down by the fountain and these random girls passed by me. They stare in disgust and I give them a glare. They walked away faster. A few minutes later they come back with another girl. IT’S ELAINE.
- “Heyyy Dylan!!” I heard a yell from across the hall.I recognized the voice and turned and walked away as fast as possible. But that man runs too fast. “Hey I think you didn’t hear me,” he caught up to me. “I was trying to get your attention.”“Oh no I did, I just didn’t want to acknowledge your existence.” I blatantly said.“Well okay, but I have a big big surprise for you during lunch!” He exclaimed. I wasn’t too fond of surprises, especially from random people. It’s like if you had a piñata and instead of your favorite candy falling out of it, you get like the worst flavor of Starburst and you have to stay at your party for the rest of the day eating disgusting candy miserably.“It better be a good surprise or else…” I stared at him like an owl.“It’ll be worth your time!” He smiled again. “You again,” she said. “How dare you glare at my friends.”“They were staring first.” I smirked.She walks closer to me and suddenly all I feel is cold water everywhere. She just PUSHED me into the fountain.“Keep playing with us sweetie, I don’t think you learned your lesson yet.” They giggled and walked away.This was my breaking point. I was so close to breaking into tears. Why am I acting like this. I’m supposed to be a solid Teflon, never bothered, never harassed, but why am I one more issue from bursting? I step out of the fountain and walk away to the bathroom.“Dylan where are y- why are you all wet?” I hear the same voice.All of a sudden tears were streaming down my face and I ran for the bathroom. I locked myself in a stall and silently sobbed, hoping no one would hear me. I text my mom and ask her to call a limo to the school so I can get home. I snuck out of the bathroom and waited at the front of the school. A few minutes later it came and I quickly hopped in.“T-take me home right now.” I hiccuped. “As you say sir.”I ran to my bedroom and wept all night. The next morning my mom was waiting in front of my room. “WHAT is this?” She was quick with a question. I read what she handed me on her phone. “Superstar Maria Agnello’s son is rumored to have been pushed into the fountain at school on Tuesday.”“I-it was this girl mom, I was sitting by the fountain and she pushed me and ran cause she knew she wouldn’t be able to confront me.” I lied.I didn’t want my own mother thinking I was weak.“I will call your school later. Right now I have much more important work to do. Oh and by the way, fix your face, your eyes look puffy and we don’t want you looking like that for school.”I breathe a sigh of relief. If she thought I was weak, she’d think the whole school thinks I’m weak. Which I’m not first of all. I am a solid Teflon. I knew I needed some way to defend myself, so I secretly called a place where I can learn self defense. I was going to learn TaekwonDo after school starting today. I headed to school, but this time I just walked. I need exercise. “God I hate this, why am I doing this to myself,” I groaned. “I’m not even clo- oh the school’s right there.” I hurried my pace and stood at the front of the school. I was hesitant to walk in, but I did it anyway. I strutted the halls with grace and confidence, never missing a step. I decided not to skip gym but I’d still be sitting out because boots weren’t allowed. I wait gym out and walk to algebra class. How am I supposed to avoid Enzo?? I walk slowly there.I peer into the classroom looking if Enzo is in there.“Looking for something?” Someone behind me said.I turn around and it's Enzo. I jumped a little.“No, not in particular, why?” I responded.“Hmm I don’t know, maybe because you still haven’t answered my question yesterday and because you weren’t at school after lunch. Maybe it’s just a hunch.” He said sarcastically.“Hey now, only I can be the sarcastic one between us.” I said.I wanted to sit but this time I didn’t just walk away. I don’t normally do this. I took Enzo by the arm and dragged him into the classroom.“We weren’t gonna get anywhere with you just standing there talking to me.” I said.“I- I guess you’re right.” Enzo turned away from me.Ew why is he acting weird, and why is his ear all red? I think he’s sick.“Um, are you okay?” I asked. “Yeah I am!” Enzo said.I ignored him. Once again, lunch time came and I was scared for my life. This time though, Enzo walked me to the surprise and watched me so I wouldn’t leave again. He told me to close my eyes and just hold on to him so I wouldn’t hit anything.“Anddddd drums please… here we are!” He exclaimed.I saw some new details to his smile. He always closes his eyes and tilts his head to the right a little. It was almost… heartwarming. I’m never saying that ever again. Time passes by till lunch. Why was I somewhat excited for lunch? Anyway, as soon as I got out of the classroom Enzo popped out of nowhere and jumped in front of me.“OH MY GOD,” I screeched. “I’m taking you down with me if I have a heart attack!!”He ran away and I chased after him, but I’m not athletic so I ran out of breath in 10 seconds. I sat down by the fountain and these random girls passed by me. They stare in disgust and I give them a glare. They walked away faster. A few minutes later they come back with another girl. IT’S ELAINE. “You again,” she said. “How dare you glare at my friends.”“They were staring first.” I smirked.She walks closer to me and suddenly all I feel is cold water everywhere. She just PUSHED me into the fountain.
- I opened my eyes to see us at our spot for lunch, but this time it wasn’t empty. There are 3 other people there. “These are my friends!! Woo!” He excitedly said.“Oh! Um okay hey!” I said.I’m going to be real honest, well I’m always honest. I didn’t want to make new friends. Being with Enzo was already enough energy use for me. Now I have to be with 3 other Enzo-like people. “What’s up!” One girl said. “I’m Jackie, this is Lauren and the other is Annie.”“Well okay! You probably know who I am because of all the things going on for the past few days.” I said.“YEAH- wait is that a good thing?” Lauren asked.Is this girl clueless or does she not want to tell me?“I guess if you don’t count me falling into the fountain it sure is.” I replied.“Wait, when did you fall into the fountain?!” Enzo immediately asked.“Oh I don’t know, maybe when YOU ran away?” I strike again with my sarcasm. “It was because of Elaine too.”“YOU SHOULD’VE TOLD ME,” Enzo yelled. “I THOUGHT YOU FELL ON YOUR OWN.”“First of all, I do not fall. Second, I didn’t feel like it.” I gave him a fake smile.I sat down and we all started talking. Apparently one of these girls listens to my favorite band, The Two’s! I finally have something to enjoy within this group. “Heyy Enzo, I guess you finally have a reason to listen to The Two’s!!” Jackie said. “I’ve been trying to get him to listen for YEARS, you don’t understand Dylan.”“Fine, I guess I’ll listen to a song or two later.” Enzo groaned.“Oh don’t you worry girl, he sits next to me everywhere, I’ll make him listen to at least one song.” I exclaimed.It felt great to have friends, nice ones too. I didn’t even need to bribe them with my money. Well, I don’t think they want my money, not these types of people at least. Now, I ate lunch with them everyday, we would talk and laugh, I had to admit, it wasn’t as bad as I had initially thought. Everything was falling into place, I was in a comfortable space filled with nice friends. It was perfect, until my mom saw me walking with my friends.
- “Dylan Agnello, who are these people?!” She yelled from a limo, stepping out.“M-mom, these are my f-friends!” I replied.“These poor people aren’t of status to be your friends. Get in the car.”I didn’t want to. I wanted to stay with my friends.“Come on, chop chop, I’m not earning any money waiting for you.” She tried to rush me.“No.”“What did you just say?” She stared at me holding my friends’ hands.“I’m staying with my friends, you aren't changing my mind.” I stood my ground.“Don’t you remember your last friends? What did they do to you?” She explained. “They were the worst little children I’ve met, and all they used you for was money.”“But my friends aren’t like that.” I talked back. “They’re actually.. NICE!”I knew this was going downhill.“Nice? Really Dylan? Nice? How many times have I told you, you aren’t going to get anywhere being nice.” She yelled.“Well, it seems like I did because I have brand new friends who won’t use me for my money.” “You come here right now young man! It’s either me or them!” She said her ultimatum. “If you don’t get in this car by the second I count to three, I’m kicking you out of this house and you will have nowhere to go.”I bursted into tears. Even If I didn’t want to have a bad personality anymore, I still loved my mom, and I didn’t want to lose her, but my friends are important too. “One,”I kept crying. I was wailing like a little baby.“Two,”I didn’t know what to do. I just stood still, sobbing.“Three… driver please leave.”My friends stood there comforting me. I was really crying, tears wouldn’t stop running. Enzo gave me a big hug.“Hey hey hey, it’s okay let it all out. We’ll stay here for as long as you need.” They took me to a bench and let me cry. I passed out and woke up at someone’s house. It definitely wasn’t mine cause the room was small and cramped. “OH, you finally woke up!” Someone said,“Where am I?” I asked.“You’re at my house, you fell asleep on my shoulder after crying so much on that bench remember?” “OH ENZO,” I was shocked. “Oops sorry, I didn’t mean to. Or maybe I did, you’ll never know HAHAHA”It was funny to tease Enzo, but now I don’t have a place to stay. I don’t know what to do.“Hey you okay? I heard your mom say that she’s kicking you out, you can stay at my place for the time-being.” Enzo said.“REALLY?!”“Yeah! You are my friend after all.” Enzo smiled. I smiled back, “Thank you!”I stayed with Enzo for the remainder of high school, till I found a job. During that time, I started going to therapy and I was happier. The only reason I was happy was because I found where I felt safe and wanted. I felt like I belonged and I adapted to having a better personality. It was a hard road to walk through, but I think that what I reached was worth walking through the road.
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