The next day we have to present our pictures to all students during the lunch break. When we walk in the auditorium it's full of loud people. The freshman sits on the bottom rows. On top, I see Jason and his friend standing as usual. I haven't seen him yesterday. I guess it won't be ass hard as I imagined it to be to ignoring him. Normally I don't have as much time to look at him because he would notice me and caught me staring, but not today. He is talking with Vanessa and another girl, I don't know her name.

He is wearing a white short-sleeved shirt with dark gray pants. He has a cap in his hand. I really like the cap.

Omg, I'm just like the other girls now. Staring at him while he doesn't pay attention to me at all. I look away and go sit with my friend.

When the presentations start with sculpting. Photos of everyone's artwork are shown on a large screen. Everyone tells something about their sculpture for a second. Most are just ok, vases with a handle. There are 3 that are really really beautiful. One has flowers engraved in it, the other has made those Greek drawings the last one also has flowers on it.

When Sylvana's picture comes up, I suddenly hear very loud laughter beside me. When I look next to me I, see Danielle started to laugh and covers her mouth with her hands trying to muffle the sound. I look back at the picture and start to laugh, Indira looks at us and then looks around. The entire auditorium turned silent. Sylvana looks angry.

"Hello ladies, keep it down." The teacher says into the microphone and looks at us.

"Okay ssssst." Says Danielle laughing.

We are silent and look at Sylvana who is now getting the microphone.

"Well, this is my vase." She says and looks at the screen.

"Whahaha" Me, Danielle, and Indira start laughing again. It is a collapsed vase with a face made on it. Everyone looks at us and I'm pulling my knees up and cover my face to stop myself from laughing.

Next, we now look at Danielle her drawing that has become pretty good. She has drawn the sea.

Then it's our turn. We decided to let Mihno do the talking. He tells us what our purpose was and then with each slide who took the pictures. I look at the people in the auditorium. When we're done, our teacher picks up the microphone again and says, "Your photos were really good, especially those with the molehills and at the lake.''

The last group is Klaus and Diaro's. Jade and I look at each other, curious about what we're going to see.

Klaus starts talking."Today we will show images of people in their natural environment. To keep it ''natural'' we have taken pictures when there is no posing.'' He looks at the screen and the first photos appear. The pictures are mainly of teachers with strange facial expressions or freshmen. The second slide gets better. A photo appears from Mr Red who looks super bitchy at the other gym teacher.

"Oehhh" is called and there is laughter, everyone looks at Mr. Red. The following is a picture of a boy from senior year who is seen as one of the handsome boys, not as bad boy, popular, athletic type but the button-down shirts and polo's type. People start to laugh when they see the photo. He sits outside holds a bag of pickles in his hand and pulls a face like those babies who taste lemon for the first time.

Finally, there is a photo of Dimelo. I immediately look upwards to the corner where they always stand. I don't know if he will appreciate this. People are laughing again and turn around to look at him. He is smiling and looking at the photo. Everyone looks at him or at the board but I can't help but look at Jason. He also looks at the board and then at Dimelo. On the photo you see him scratching his ass. It's not that bad. Then I look again at Dimelo. One of his friends laughs and hits him soft on the shoulder. Dimelo roughly pushes his hand away. I keep looking in their direction for an unnecessarily long time. Most of the time Jason would have made sure that I had looked away by looking at me, but he doesn't.

When we are done we meet up in the canteen.

"Your photos were really good," Jade says laughing.

Dario looks up "Thank you, we also have a few pictures of you." he says laughing.

"Smart of you not to show them," she says.

"Were they as bad as the others?" I ask.

Klaus takes the camera, to show us. 

"No, not all of them, there are also a few nice ones. There is one of you that can be used in a spa ad." He says while going through the photos.

I see Dimelo whit 2 other friends walking in this direction. They are busy talking about no idea what. He doesn't seem angry. When he walks by, Klaus takes a step to the side to show the photos causing him to bump into Dimelo. Dimelo stops talking and looks at him.

"Watch where you're going." He angrily says. It is crowded in the hall so that someone bumps into you is quite normal.

"Oh, I didn't see you coming." Say Klaus and looks friendly. That's right because he came from behind.

Dimelo takes a step towards him trying to intimidate Klaus but it doesn't work.

"Yes, then maybe you should look around and not constantly on that camera of yours," he looks at him and Dairo. "Bunch of faggots" he laughs and wants to walk on.

Klaus gives the camera to Diaro'' What is your problem? Do you think the word faggot is offending us? maybe you need to hear it..."Dimelo turns around.

This situation has already attracted a lot of attention because people are starting to stand still around us. 

Klaus says in a too friendly voice."Dimelo there is nothing wrong with being gay."

''What is that supposed to mean? Ha? ... ''He takes a step closer and so does Klaus.

"Wow I know you're not smart, but I really thought you would understand that.''Klause rolls his eyes. Wow, I didn't know he is what confident.

"I would be careful if I were you. Because I'll knock all your teeth out of your mouth." Dimelo's head is completely red now.

Okay, this is not going to end well. After the video I saw of Klaus, I already know who will win.

"Okay chill guys," I say, yes that wasn't as useful as I expected it to be, they don't even look up.

Klaus smiles and looks at Dimelo. ''Try me.''

Don't try him Dimelo.

Almost all the students in the hall are around us. Where are the teachers now that you need them? 

Dimelo laughs and swings unexpectedly at Klaus, but Klaus avoids him, he tries again but the second time he hits Klaus's chin. He tries to give another but Klaus blocks it. Before I know it, Klaus's fist connects with Dimelo's nose making his nose bleed. Everyone starts shouting and getting their phones to film. 

What's wrong with these people? Dimelo wipes the blood away and wants to hit again.

"Jesus, Dimelo what is wrong with you?" I yell at him. He looks at me with eyes filled with rage.

"You better shut up because ..." he approaches me. Ohw shit I did not expect that. I don't step backward.

"Nobody asks you anything. And if you have something else ... "I feel my heart beating faster. Two hands on my shoulders push me aside.

"Okay, Dimelo, back off, "he says. He is now standing with his back to me but I directly know it's Jason. He holds Dimelo by the collar of his shirt en pushed him back roughly.

''Are you kidding me? You're going to threaten her? " Klaus says and takes a step towards Dimelo until Mr. Red stops him.

"Klaus, Dimelo, Dairo, Jason, Cira, and Jade, Van Dijks office, now!'' He shouts with a bright red head. The bell rings exactly at that time and everyone walks away. Jade rubs looks at me, before we follow Mr. Red. Jason walks behind Dimelo and Klaus with Diaro.

I look at Jade, "What's wrong with him?" 

"A lot I think, weird guy. Is he really that pissed off because of that photo? "She says.

"I think so, he has never fought at school."

When we go around the corner we are at the office of Mr van Dijk. There are a few chairs in front of the office. Mr. Red is walking inside. Jade and I sit down, next to me sits Klaus and next to him Diaro. Dimelo sits on a chair against the right wall and Jason leans against the wall across from me. I scratch the nail polish off my nails. I've never been sent to Mr. Van Dijk. I'm not in trouble I'm sure about that but still. I look up and see that Jason is looking at me. I look at my hands again. I can't read his expression.
Jason takes a step to the right and gives Dimelo a tissue for the blood he tries to wipe away from his nose. 2 minutes pass. Jade is the one who breaks the silence.

"So ... were you really that mad about that photo?" She asks. 

I see, still looking at my hands, that everyone is looking at Dimelo.

"What the fuck was that about? You can't unexpectedly take photos of people without permission and then show them to the entire school. "He explodes. He was really that offended. I don't get why tho, no one would make fun of him.

"It was an art assignment," says Dario confused.

"I don't give a fuck. You just did that shit to embarrass people." Wow, he is serious, I understand that he finds it annoying but he does exaggerate though. Everyone laughed and then it was over.

"They showed pictures of a lot of people, and everyone could just laugh at it and not make it a big deal," says Jade.

"Yes, the others were all losers, no one cares about them, so those pictures won't either ..."

Is he serious? I can't say silent now.

"Omg, please shut up, you're not that interesting," I say I look up and look at Dimelo and smile. He looks away. I hear Klaus and Diaro laugh softly and I see that Jason also smiles while looking at the floor. 

''You think it's ok then? What if they would have shown an embarrassing photo of you? You would feel fucking embarrassed and it worst for me because yeah I'm interesting.'' He spits back.

What the hell, I don't really know him but didn't expect him to be like this. He is an a**hole.

''I probably would feel embarrassed,'' I admit. '' But I wouldn't make a scene and make a fool out of myself like you just did.''

He looks at me and just when I think he is gonna stay quiet he speaks again.

"You only have the guts to talk because Jason is there.'' 

Everyone is silent now. 

Really, did he just say that? I said a thing to him before Jason was there. What should I say now? I see Jason's eyes on me, he has a frown on his face and is clearly annoyed and also waiting for a response. Once my eyes meet his he speaks.

''You can say whatever you want, I got your back,'' he reassures.

Dimelo's eyes shoot at him and he looks kind of offended. I smile I don't feel the need to say anything anymore.

Then Mr van Dijk comes out of the office and calls us in. We all go inside, Klaus and Dimelo sit on the chairs and we stand around them.

"So tell me, what happened? They both stay quiet. Then he looks at us. Jade is the one who starts talking.

"Diaro and Klaus had a photo assignment and  made awkward photos of people and presented them, that included one of Dimelo who scratched his ass.'' Dimelo looks at her angrily and is about to say something but stops himself. ''Later, Klaus and Dimelo ran into each other and Dimelo got angry and tried to make fun of them in the most idiotic way, and then Dimelo hit Klaus and Klaus hits back."Everyone nods.

"Humm okay, and the rest." He now looks at Jason.

"I came just before Mr Red did." He says and looks at Diaro."Well, they were fighting and Cira yelled that Dimelo asking what's wrong with him and then Dimelo started coming at Cira and then came Jason and pushed Dimelo away. That was it.''I look at Jason, who is not looking at me.

"Okay, does one of you have anything to say?" Asks Mr. van Dijk but everyone stays quiet.

"Okay, then you can go, except Klaus and Dimelo."okay, there we go. I am worried about what their punishment will be. I think it would be silly if Klaus were to be punished. Jason walks in front of me and opened the door. I take over and then Jade and then Diaro. 

Jade is laughing. "Klaus really hit him good."

"Yes haha, I hope Dimelo's nose is not broken," says Diaro. "Well, I don't really care." He corrects himself. I smile. I watch Jason walk a little further from us. He is about to go around the corner and before I know is my hand is on his shoulder.

'Wait...' I pull my hand back and steady myself. He turns around and looks at me. I see curiosity and amusement on his face.

''Thanks, for ''having my back'' '' I use his word. 

He smiles, it a small smile but I'm happy to see it. 

Wow, what the hell shut up.

''No problem, Dimelo was way out of line.'' 

''I get that he finds it's annoying because it was kind of embarrassing,'' I admit kinda wanna know what he thinks about it.

He shakes his head,'' Yeah, but he shouldn't have reacted like that, you had nothing to do with it.'' 

''I was just yelling,'' I say biting my teeth and shrug.

He shakes his head and smiles ''yeah, I heard you.'' 

We're silent for a couple of seconds.''So you're talking to me again?'' he raises an eyebrow and puts his hands in his pockets.

''Uhm...I don't think so,'' I say with a grin on my face, turn around, and walk away. 

He has a smile on his face and rubs his neck.

Jade and I walk to our classroom."I can't wait to tell the other," Jade says laughing. I roll my eyes and walk on."And to tell them how Jason saved you. Cira is in trouble and there is Jason to save the day."She says and looks at me with a smile.

To be precise, I didn't talk to him for 1 day. Great job Cira.

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Haii, so tell me, do you have a favorite character?? 

Cira

Jason

Jade

Klaus

Maybe one of her other friends?