The lodge had a nice rustic charm to it. It looked cute. Other students were already there. Some I knew others I didn't know. There was a line of food. Mostly vegetables and drinks.

"Jeez. The options look terrible." Tommy said. 

"It's healthy." Angela said biting an apple.

"Aw shit." I muttered. 

Two boys approached us. They were seniors. They were also bullies. One grabbed my shoulder.

"Well look who it is. It's the orphaned kid." One said. 

"How's it going with your nerd project?" The other said. 

"Not cool Gary and Ross. Leave us be." Tommy said. 

Ross laughed and pushed Tommy. Then they surrounded be. 

"Can't you guys be cool for once?" I ask. 

"Why aren't we cool now?" Gary asked. 

"Yeah. You can't possibly be cool for being an orphan." Ross said.

Orphan. I hated the word. But it does speak truth. I had no mother. I have no farther. 

"How did your parents die again? Oh right an alien or a monster. That's bullshit." Ross said. 

They were really pushing it. I gripped my fist and tried to focus. Ross came over and punched me in the gut. Seriously? I coughed.

"Not cool Ross!" Tommy said grabbing him. 

Ross just swatted him like a fly. I guess it's time to step in. I grabbed Gary's arm and threw him over. My Dad taught me to fight before he was killed. I kicked Ross in the gut. He stumbled back. 

"Had enough?" I ask rolling my shoulders. 

"Jesus." Ross muttered. 

They retreated. I helped Tommy up. 

"You good?" I ask. 

"Yeah. Are you?" Tommy asked. 

"I need some fresh air." I say walking.