I looked up as the new kid walked into my home room. He looked terrified. I saw Ronnie, Chris and Oli stand. Shit, they saw him as a victim. Chris walked over.

"Hi."

"H-Hey."

I could hear his British accent from here. He blushed, obviously hearing it.

"Oi, Oli, Ronnie, we got ourselves an English snob."

He put on a truly terrible English accent. I stood as they walked over. Oli pulled his fist back and I grabbed his arm, twisting it around his back.

"Don't do it, Sykes."

"Ouch! Fuck you, Way."

"That's what your Mom said last night. Fuck off."

I dropped his arm and they walked off. I stuck my hand out.

"Gerard."

He smiled and slowly shook my hand.

"Frank."

I smiled.

"Don't mind them, they're cocks."

He nodded. I gestured for him to follow me and sat at the back.

"Yo, Mikey, move for the new kid."

He grumbled.

"Love you too, bro."

I laughed and winked, patting the now empty desk for Frank. He sat down, staring at his lap. I patted his shoulder.

"It's just those three."

I turned and faced the front. Frank coughed. I looked to see him glancing at Ray and Mikey.

"Shit, sorry. This dimwit," I kicked Mikey's chair as he sat in front of me. "Is Mikey, my little bro and this 'fro is Ray."

Frank nodded and squeaked his name out to them. I chuckled. Ms. Stewart walked in and class started.

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Bell rung for break and we all filed out of the classroom. I hooked my hand into the crook of Frank's arm and dragged him over to Mikey and Ray. He smiled shyly and pulled his hood up as the sun shined. Ray groaned.

"Did Knowles give us Physics homework?"

I nodded.

"He always does same with Elliott and her fucking Geography."

Ray delved into his bag with a shocked expression. Mikey laughed.

"Copy mine."

I rolled my eyes.

"As Head Boy, I should report you two."

They laughed and so did I. Frank stared at the ground.

"Frank, you alright?"

He nodded and smiled.

"Ray if you need help with Physics and Geography I already have my GCSEs."

He stared at Frank then nodded.

"Much appreciated."

Frank got an old notebook out and helped Ray, scribbling down the answers himself. I gave him a weird look. He shrugged.

"Might as well do it, get a good rep with the teachers."

I laughed and the bell rang.

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I got my Geography test back and groaned. 'U'. Mom was gonna kill me. Frank looked over.

"I can tutor you if you want."

I grinned.

"Really?"

He nodded.

"Awesome."

He smiled. I turned to Mikey.

"Whatcha get?"

"F."

"Well Mom can't be pissed at us both."

Mikey laughed.

"She can and she will."

"We pass everything else though."

Frank pulled his phone out and read a text.

"My Father won't be home till late. How about you three come over?"

I nodded and looked at Mikey.

"Sure thang, sweet cheeks."

Frank seemed to turn paler and yet his expression suggested a blush. I looked at Ray. He was trying to turn a F into an A.

"Earth to the Fro."

He looked up.

"Frank's after school. Geography tutoring."

He nodded.

"Sounds good."

The bell dismissed us for the day and we stood. I texted Mom and got a confirmation for Mikey and I.