My hands shook, my forehead covered in sweat, and my mind telling me to run. Tony and Mikey towered over me, guarding me like two dogs. The girl who had saved me, was only a few feet away, with Ched standing over her. She then smiled and turned quickly to the opposite way that she had been facing before. "Is that principal Damson?!" She said pointing down the hall. Ched and the guys turned quickly down the hall, seeing nothing. Swiftly, the girl kicked Ched in the shin, making Tony and Mikey stare at their boss in utter shock. Ched winced, holding his ankle, and hopped around on his one foot.

"Run!" The girl yelled looking at me. I stood still, trying to comprehend what just happen in those few moments. But I had no time. I quickly turned my head, and began running down the hall. I heard Ched's voice call to his goons to run after me. Yet I could still hear that he was in pain with the small agony in his voice. The thunder of running footsteps boomed behind me. Both of them making it some like thunder and lightning. It sounded close, but when I turned around they were actually a few feet behind me. My feet carried me as fast as they could, down the hall trying to avoid death, adrenaline pumping crazily throughout my veins. I was scared for my life.

"I swear when we catch up to this punk..." Tony yelled, breathing heavily. "..he's gonna regret what Ched does to him!" I ran; sprinting down the hall, my legs beginning to burn with agony. My life was on the line; and that wasn't an exaggeration. I was just glad that girl stepped in for me when she did. I thought I was a complete goner. What was her name? Valentine?, I thought. I shook my head dismissively, it didn't matter. I knew I wouldn't see her again.

I quickly noticed a broom closet to my right, and I hid inside. Yet, in the closet sat Simon, Tank, and Gertrude, my new friends. They looked like they had been playing a game of cards on top of a crate. I shut the door behind me quickly, almost breaking it by its slam. "Hey Cory!" Tank said happily. He smiled at me, then looked at his cards again. Simon looked up from his deck, and fixed his glasses, "So you finally came to join us." He put down his cards, and looked at Gertrude.

"Guys this isn't the time! I was just being chased by Ched!" I blurted, the panic rising up inside me. Like a volcano about to erupt. "Ched?!" Tank yelled, his eyes widening and becoming stained with panic. Simon looked around then at Gertrude, she nodded and he nodded back. "Everyone into the vents! Hurry!" Simon ordered opening the vent and pushing everyone inside. "Guys! It's too small in here! I can't fit!" Tank exclaimed. "Suck it in Tank!" Gertrude yelled, trying to pushing him in. "I'm trying!" Tank replied, nervously. They heard loud banging on the door, as the bullies were already trying to get in. "Your dead camera face!" Ched yelled from the other side.

"Come on guys. I don't think this is really needed for this," I said calmly, "Why don't we just tell a teacher or something simple like that!"

"You don't get it Cory. Ched once punched a kid so hard and sent him to the hospital, just because the kid stood up to him. People say he got expelled from the school forever!" Simon exclaimed. "I've survived two years here without getting pummeled by Ched, and I will not die one year just because of some new comer who thinks we can use words instead of hiding spots." I raised a brow, tracking back to the second thing Simon had said. "Wait but your the same age as us," I said confused. "Your in my social studies class! But then that means..." Tank knew what I was about to say, and finished the sentence for me.

"Yup. He's a Sophomore," Tank replied. Simon looked down, "I got held back, stuff with them messing up my test scores and such!" I looked at Simon, a sad expression creeping onto his face. But, he wasn't upset, more like embarrassed. He didn't want anyone to know, but I had to just put the pieces together.

Suddenly the vent began to shake and rumble, like an earthquake. My body shook, with everyone else shaking as well. I looked at Simon for any answer of what was happening, he only gave me a worried expression. "The vents can't hold this much weight!" Simon exclaimed, looking about of what to do. There was nothing we could do! Only to sit and watch like ducks.

Then the vents finally broke, making us all fall down. Breaking the bottom of the vent and plopping down to the floor. Dust flew in my mouth, and my eyes. I coughed, searching for clean air, rubbing my eyes and sitting up. Suddenly there was a voice next to us, "Hey guys." I turned around to see the girl who had just saved me from death, only moments ago.

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Hey guys! Shelby here!

Ched: SHUT YOUR MOUTH NERD!

Ched. How bout for once you shut yours. Ever think of that?

Ched: .....

Simon: Nice one Shelby! *high fives*

Yeah! *high fives* So anyway guys I hope you liked this chapter! Don't forget to bash that like button! And to comment down below who is your favorite character in Bully? Mines Tank.

Tank: *snorts* Yup!

Well sometimes.

Tommy: Hey Shelby were-oh no.

Cory: Shelby? Did you bring the characters to life again?

Nope! Bye guys!

Tommy: SHELBY GET BACK HERE!

Cory: So Simon you gonna say sorry to Gertrude?

Simon: For what?

Cory: *facepalms*

Tommy: *runs by chasing Shelby* AAAAHHHH!!!

TOMMY I'M SORRY!!!

Ched: WOULD YOU NERDS SHUT UP!!!