September 6 2022

A birthday party that was supposed to be fun ended up with a vicious fight caused by Finn and Desmond after Balor provoked him, Desmond was really angry at him, and despite losing the fight, Desmond wasn't going to let him go easily. A few days have passed since the party, and since it was a weekend, Desmond didn't talk to anyone and just stayed in his room. His sister was concerned about what happened while his mother was really upset at him.

That guilt and regret continues to go through Desmond for his father's death, and what makes it worse is when people bring it up. It was finally Monday, and today was a day at school, Despite the anger, Desmond dropped his sister to her school and immediately went back to his school.

The anger continued to course through his veins and he didn't even want to look at Finn's face or see him, Desmond walked inside the school and saw alot of the students staring at him. Desmond had a feeling that they were gossiping about him after his loss against Finn, Crowe didn't want to deal with those people as He continued walking until he heard someone's voice as He turned around and saw Benjamin. 

 Benjamin: Hey, Desmond

 Desmond saw Cody and Roxanne behind Benjamin, He knew that they were all concerned about him.

 Cody: Are you alright?

 Roxanne: The marks on your face isn't even gone, You still look messed up. 

 The scars were still on his face and his jaw and nose does hurt, He was staring at his friends as Benjamin said something.

 Benjamin: You didn't even pick up our messages, We were really worried about you.

 Desmond: I'm fine. . . . I'm just not in a mood to talk right now 

 Cody: Look man, Finn is a huge jerk around this school and his friends even think they are better then anyone. You should just ignore him. 

 Desmond: You think I'll ignore him easily? Just like that!? 

 Roxanne: Desmond please, We are sorry about what happened to you but you need to listen to us. 

 Cody: Besides this whole school is talking about you.

 Desmond: Of course they would gossip- 

Benjamin: No Desmond, They aren't gossiping about you, the students are liking you 

 Desmond: What are you talking about that? 

 Cody: That's the truth, Even If you lost. They didn't speak a word about Finn and they were acknowledging you for atleast fighting Finn. 

 Desmond was really shocked by this, He fixed his hair as They were just looking at him as Desmond shooked his head. 

Desmond: Look guys. . . I appreciate it but I just need a break right now. 

Cody: *Sighs* We understand, Just be careful okay? 

 Benjamin: Talk to us if you need anything, We are here for you. 

 Benjamin patted his shoulder as Desmond nodded. He appreciated that his friends were there for him which is why Desmond didn't want to push them away but he just needed some time to think. Benjamin, Cody and Roxanne were looking at Desmond as Roxanne said something.

 Roxanne: Is he gonna be okay? 

 Cody: I hope so, I wonder what happened to him.

 Benjamin: As what we heard from Finn, Its something with his father.

 Roxanne: Finn really should have kept his mouth shut. 

 Cody: He just thinks he's better then anyone. 

Benjamin: Yeah but let's just move that aside for now. We should talk to him again later on. 

 They nodded as They continued watching Desmond. Desmond was walking as He saw alot of students looking at him and were whispering to each other as he was listening to them.

 Student: Hey look, Its that guy in the party. 

 Student: Dude he was awesome! He really works out alot.

 Student: Yeah, Eventhough Finn won the fight. It would have been cool if he was the winner.

 Student: I want to be like him one day.

 Desmond was surprised as he heard more students talking about him which were mostly positive conversations, Desmond continued fixing his hair until three female students approached to him. 

 Female Student: Oh my gosh, Aren't the new kid that was in the party a few days ago?

 Desmond: Yeah? 

 Female Student: I always thought Finn was cooler but i think your more awesome! 

 Desmond was shocked as the girls were smiling at him as Desmond was silent as one of the girls said something. 

 Female Student: *Touches his arm* Oooh how did you get all that muscle though?

 Female Student: Your so handsome! Can you go on a date with me? 

 Female student: I was gonna ask him first! 

 The three girls began arguing with each other as Desmond just silently left, Desmond couldn't help but smile a little and was actually liking his popularity now. 

 Later on, It was chemistry class as Desmond was sitting and listening to the lesson, But he couldn't help but think about Disha.

He was hoping that she was okay since that day, Desmond noticed how scared and worried she looked at the party, He really wanted to talk to her but he was afraid that she wasn't going to talk to him since he beat up her boyfriend.

 That thought brought his mood down and wasn't able to focus for sometime, He really was starting to like Disha but he knew she wouldn't choose him over Finn.

 But unknown to Desmond, Someone was staring at him.

Disha continued staring at Desmond as She was thinking about him, He still looks hurt which made her sad and She was hoping that Desmond would still talk to her, But she had this feeling that he didn't want to speak to her since her boyfriend provoked him. 

 Class was over as the students were given homework and due date for it as Desmond left the classroom as He noticed Disha was standing and was using her phone. Desmond felt sad and continued staring at her before walking away, Disha noticed him walking away from her as she looked at him until she heard her friend's voice.

 Pooja: Disha, Aap theek hai? ( Are you okay?)

 Disha: Main theek hoon, Pooja. . (I am okay)

 Mandy: We have been looking for you, Disha, You haven't spoken to us. 

Disha: I'm sorry girls, I didn't mean to worry anyone. I'm just thinking right now

 Rashmika: Yaar Isake baare mein sochane kee koee baat nahin hai, yah sab Finn kee galatee hai! ( There is nothing to think about it, Its all Finn's fault) 

 Pooja: Yeh sahee hai (That's right) Finn started the fight, I don't get what was his problem!

 Mandy: Honestly I feel like this is Finn and his friend's true side. With us, He acts all innocent and all but especially when your not with him, He's just a jerk.

 Disha was silent and knew they had a point on that, Her friends were looking at her as Mandy said something. 

 Mandy: I'm sorry Disha but this is the truth. 

 Disha: No, you don't need to apologise. You girls are correct, Finn is just like the other jocks. I can't believe he would do this. . . 

 Pooja: *Touches her shoulder* Kuch na hoga (Nothing will happen) but you need to stay away from Finn, Disha.

 Rashmika: Otherwise He will cause problems for you.

 Mandy: I agree on that, Again we know this is hard for you but it's also better for you.

 Disha: Your right. . . But I want to talk to Desmond first.

 Pooja: Okay, You can do that. Call us if anything happens. 

 Mandy: Yeah and Cheer up Disha, We are here for you, give us your million dollar smile.

Disha couldn't help but smile at them, Her friends felt happy as Rashmika smiled at her. 

 Rashmika: That sad face doesn't fit you, How about this? After school we can watch Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic?

 Mandy: Aww isn't it that sweet Indian movie? We can watch that! 

 Pooja: Yeah! And then we can watch The Meg

 Disha: *Smiles* Two of my favourite movies! Thank you girls for sticking with me. 

 Disha hugged her friends as they hugged her back, Disha walked away as she was trying to look for Desmond. 

 Meanwhile Desmond was sitting in a chair was revising a lesson from chemistry as he continued reading, Disha saw Desmond as She was hesitating to talk to him before she finally approached to him.

 Disha: Hey. 

 Desmond turned around and saw Disha which shocked him as Patani was staring at him as Both of them were looking at each other as Desmond got up.

 Desmond: Hey Disha.

 Disha: . . . Are you okay?

 Desmond: I'm. . . okay.

 Disha was looking at him in silence as Desmond was fixing his hair and was looking at her as Disha continued looking at him before she said something.

 Disha: Look, I know your mad at me but-

 Desmond: Who said I was mad at you?

 Disha was silent as she was looking at him as Desmond was looking at her as it was getting a bit awkward but Disha wanted to get rid of the silence.

 Disha: I'm sorry for everything, Desmond. . . I don't know why would Finn do something like that. I'm really sorry.

 Desmond was silent and felt sad hearing her apologies, In a kind manner he put his hand on her shoulder as She was looking at him. Desmond: I don't blame you for anything, Don't be sorry. Disha felt a bit relieved as She shooked her head as Desmond said something. 

 Desmond: I'm sorry for causing drama though. 

 Disha: No its not your fault okay? 

 Desmond felt relieved at her response as Disha gave a small smile to him and moved his hand from her shoulder, The touch of her hand made Desmond's heart beat fast.

 Disha: So. . . Are we still friends?

 Desmond: Yeah, Of course.

He gave a small smile to her as Disha smiled at him back until they heard the bell ringing as Disha looked at him. 

 Disha: Its class time, Let's get going now.

 Desmond: Yeah, I'll be there.

 Disha: One last thing, Can we just try to move on from this?

 Desmond: I mean if your boyfriend is ok- 

 Disha: Don't even mention him as that, Let's move on from this okay?

 Desmond looked at her and nodded as Disha smiled at him, Both of them decided to walk to the math classroom.

 Although Desmond knew that he's not finished with Finn yet.

 A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)