Chapter Three

"Andy... you have to tell them."

I look at Ashley in fear and bite my lip to stop the mewls of panic from erupting from my mouth.

"Andy, come on..." He pleaded, but I shake my head. "No." I said softly.

"Please, they're the only people who can know.."

I think for a moment, before sighing and nod. My ears moved away from my head and twitch around for a bit. I was still biting my lip to keep myself from panicking.

"Um... So.. He's a neko?" Jinxx asked and I nodded once again.

"Ugh... We have school tomorrow.." CC groaned, throwing his head back. The others groaned as well while I stood there, confused.

"What about me?" I started, "I mean, do I still have to go?"

"Yes Andy, because I don't trust you being here alone with my dad." Ashley pointed out and I nodded in understanding.

~

I woke up the next morning with a yawn. Today was my first day at Ashley's school, and I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't terrified.

I got up and walked over to my drawer, contemplating on if I should be myself or hide my ears and tail. Eh, what's the worst that could happen?

I grabbed my black skinnies with a hole cut out for my tail and pulled them on (I slept in only my boxers). I walked over to my closet and grabbed a black tee with tears in it and my leather jacket. I threw them on and grabbed my combat boots and pulling them on as well.

I did my hair and makeup and sighed.

"This won't be easy...." I said to myself as I grabbed my bag and walked out of my room. Only to be met by Ashley's dad.

"You still here?" He shouted in my face and I just nod, terrified to speak.

"Speak, boy!"

"N-nu.." ("N-no..") I stuttered in fear. I'm not really used to getting yelled at.

Or slapped in the face.

I stumbled back into the wall, shocked. "I-I- Ashley..." I whimpered as his dad lifted his fist.

"Andy? What's going on I hear-DAD!" Ashley said and ran over to my side, pulling me away. My tail wrapped around my leg with my ears pinned to the sides of my head.

"I'm sorry about him. Come on, we need to get to the bus."

We walked out of the house and saw the bus at the bus stop. We ran on and got a seat.

"So... How do you like the U.S. so far?" Ashley asked and started to scratch me behind my ears. I purred with a smile.

"I like it I guess... Except for your dad... He's pretty cruel..." I whispered and laid my head on his chest.

"Haha. Andy, what are you doing?"

"Nothing, just snuggling with you. Force of habit when it comes to getting affection from my greatest friends." I explained with a giggle.

"Ohhh." He stroked my hair and smiled down at me. I smiled back and felt heat rising to my cheeks.

The bus stopped and I lifted my head from Ashley's chest. I grabbed my bag and stood from the seat, waiting for Ashley.

We walked off the bus and towards the building. It was so big.

"Wow..." I breathed and walked inside. Students crowded the corridor and lockers lined the walls. Ashley took me to the administrations office to get my timetable.

"Hello, you must be Andrew Biersack?" The receptionist questioned and I nodded.

"Ok, here's your timetable and Ashley, can you please show him around?"

"Sure, I can do that." Ashley nodded and I took the paper from the desk.

"Have a nice first day, Andrew. Ashley, stay out of trouble." We waved goodbye and walked out of the office.

"Lemme see your timetable." I handed him the paper.

"You have the same classes as me except for the last two. Come on, let's find your locker."

~

We found my locker and I put my things inside. I sighed and looked at Ashley.

"Shall we?" I asked softly with a laugh.

"We shall." Ashley laughed and we linked arms. We laughed and walked into the horrid of students.

We continued to walk, laughing and talking about little things. I was on my phone, texting my mom before I felt something tug at my tail. I let out a yelp and quickly turn around to see a girl, my tail in her grip.

"Hello, cutie.." She purred and I looked at her in shock.

"U-uh um..." I bit my lip and looked at my tail. "Pl-please... L-let g-go of my t-tail... please.." I whispered, scared. This girl was an complete stranger and she was flirting with me. "Ashle-"

"Juliet, leave the kid alone." Ashley's voice snapped and the girl released my tail. I stepped back, bumping into someone and looking up to see Ashley.

"Be careful. There's some sluts at this school. C'mon, let's get to class." He helped me up to my feet and I smiled at him.

We walked to class, Math. I walked in and took a seat in the back with Ashley. The bell soon rung and the teacher walked in.

"Hello class. So, I've heard that we have a new student. Hmm.. Andrew Biersack?" Mrs. Hill, I believe that was her name, said.

I raised my hand slightly.

"Well, Andrew, can you come up here and tell us about yourself?" I shook my head and looked down, my ears twitching a little.

"Andy... It's ok..." Ashley whispered.

I again shake my head and sigh.

"Andrew?"

"It's Andy." I grumbled, not caring about my English anymore. I looked over at Ashley, who just shrugged and sighed.

"Mrs. Hill, he's not English. He's from Sweden. And he prefers Andy..." Ashley sighed and we saw Mrs. Hill nod.

"Very well."

I groaned and laid my head on my desk. This was going to be boring.

~

Twenty minutes into class and Mrs. Hill left the classroom to go get some things and Ashley had gone to the bathroom. So I was just sitting here, my ears up in alert and tail swaying at my side. I was in deep thought about Ashley. He was so perfect. Soft jet black, shoulder length hair. Sparkling honey brown orbs as eyes. Pink, plump lips. And God, he had this real sexy tattoo on his torso that said 'OUTLAW' in bold text.

"Be my Outlaw, please..." I whispered to myself.

Suddenly, there was a tug at my left ear.

"Are these ears real?" A boy said. He had blonde hair in a quiff cut, a muscular, tall built, and tan skin.

I simply nod in response.

"You're kidding." He laughs and pulls my ear. I yelp in pain, causing me to jump and fall out of my seat.

"Awe, you got a matching tail for your fake ears?" I swallow a lump in my throat and nod again.

"Oh- is the little freak 'gonna cry?" He laughs and pulls at my ear again. I whimper as I force tears down my throat.

"Sluta, det gör ont!" ("Stop, it hurts!") I pleaded as I tried to get away. I crawled under my desk and sat there with my knees to my chest. I'm not one to talk when it came to strangers. And when it comes to me being nervous or having pressure being brought onto me, well, I just freak out.

The sound of the classroom door opening, then closing, came to my ears. The person's boots clicked on the tile flooring, and I instantly knew who it was. I opened my mouth to say something, but was dragged out of my voice when the familiar tan hand wrapped around my hair, and pulled me out from under the desk. The boy held me up by my hair, gravity being a total bitch and making my legs give in, causing me to fall with a yelp.

"Oi, Ashley! Wanna play another round of Beat The Faggot?" The boy asked Ashley, who was now standing three feet away from us. I looked at Ashley, hoping he would say no and help me.

What he did, was not what I was expecting.

I watched as Ashley's lips curved into a smirk, an unsettling feeling coming over me.

He nodded, and started approaching me. My eyes widened at his response, fear coursing over my body.

"A-Ash..." I whimpered, scooting away, though I couldn't do much with the blonde boy still holding me by my hair. Ashley was now in front of me, the grim smirk still playing on his lips.

"Carl, I'm not doing it." He suddenly spoke. My eyes softened and relief flushed over me.

"But, Ashl-"

Ashley held up his hand, "Yet.." He finished, causing "Carl" to smirk before pulling back his free fist, and take a blow right to my face. Tears burned my eyes as I held them in. Why was Ashley letting this happen to me? I thought we were friends...

Carl pulled me up by my hair, causing me to yelp again. "Nu!" ("No!") I screamed, trying to break free of him. I looked over at Ashley, he got my gaze and smirked. He grabbed me by my shoulder and looked at me in the eyes before pulling back his fist and punching....


CARL!?

I stared at him in shock before laughing softly. Ashley started to chuckle and moved his arm down to around my waist, pulling me closer to him. I blushed at the sudden action and looked down, only to see an angry Carl on the floor. He glared at me and grabbed me by my ankle. Carl jerked his hand back, causing me to stumble and come loose from Ashley's grip.

He pulled me closer to him and climbed on top of me. Ashley noticed me on the ground and lounged at Carl, trying to pry him off of me. Carl grabbed onto the waistband of my jeans and kissed me forcefully. Tears bursted out of my eyes as he tugged at my jeans. I kicked and kneed at him, even squirmed.

I managed to kick him in, what I suppose was, his balls, in results of him jerking up and sending Ashley to the floor. Carl glared at me, before grabbing me and hoisting me over his shoulder.

"As-Ashley..." I whimpered softly. I didn't know what to do. Everyone was looking at us, others weren't caring and we're doing their work as they were told. Carl threw me to the ground, his glare still on me. My eyes widened at the familiar motion of his arm.

"ASHLEY!!"

Before I knew it, I was coughing up blood and it was hard to breathe. My hand clenched my chest as I rolled over onto my side. I heard footsteps rushing to me and my ears perked up.

"Andy..." Ashley trailed off as he pulled me closer to him. "I'm sorry." He finished. I chuckled softly and looked at him. "It's n-not.." That was all I could get out.

"Fucking faggots!" Carl screamed.

"Says the boy who tried to rape another!" Ashley retorted. I smiled weakly at that.

Just then, the door opened and we heard the clicking of high heels.

"Mrs. Hill... Andy needs to go to the nurse."

Notes

I've been working on chapter four by the way. It's been coming along well. "The Way We Work" will be updated in a few to (the chapter's been done since Sunday or Monday, but I was too lazy to post it.) I've also been working on "So You're The Teacher...", "FTPTR" and "You Can't" (which won't be updated until Valentines Day because of......















69 =w=).
But yeah, those were some heads up.

Remember, Never Give In, Never Back Down.

-Batman(they literally call me that at school. SERIOUSLY)