Mentor

My heart raced as I walked toward the principal's office. My mind was in shambles, trying to figure out what they had caught me doing. Smoking on property? Skipping class? Maybe my late work? I had no clue. The walk from one end of the school to the other felt like eternity. I felt my stomach turn the whole way there.

I took a deep breath as I arrived at the door. I peered inside and saw Mr. Davis gesturing for me to come inside. I did as told and sat at the chair across from his. "Hello Mr. Iero," he smiled. I relaxed a bit. Judging from his tone I wasn't in trouble. "I understand that you are having some.... Issues. 'Confused,' your teachers say. No career plan... Is this correct?" He asked.

What is that supposed to mean? I mean yeah, I dunno what I'm going with my life but I'm a high schooler, no one does!

"I-I guess?" I shrugged. He looked at me with a sad smile. "You're teachers have become very worried about you. Mrs. Hill said something about seeing cuts and burns covering your arms? They say you always seem tired— almost like a zombie. We want to make sure you're okay."

Fuck. Fuck!! When did Mrs. Hill see my cuts? Well, that doesn't matter now. I was frozen. I tried to speak but my throat was sealed closed. Finally I forced out a small and very quiet, "I'm fine."

Mr. Davis could tell I was lying. "Look Frank, we can see you're in troubled times right now. I have seen that you don't exactly speak much to your peers—er, anyone, for that matter.

The school has come up with a program for people like you.
Basically, we take some troubled young adults and pair them with some of our staff members. You get to meet at least once a day and you will bond with your assigned 'mentor'. We think you would make a perfect addition to the program," he smiled. I starred at him for a while, seeing if he was serious.

"You in?" He questioned. Seeing that I didn't have much of a choice, and I'd get out of at least one class a day, I nodded. Mr. Davis showed his notorious smile and pulled out some papers.

"Perfect. Now, the program with start in a few days. You'll meet with your mentor for 45 minutes each session, and this will last for 10 months-"

I nodded. "Um, excuse me asking but, who would I be paired with?" I ask, slightly cutting in.

Mr. Davis flipped through the stack of staples papers in search of my files.
"Hmmmm, says here you'll be pared with Mr. Way."

Notes

Guess who's back!!! So I'm started this new story after being gone for quite some time. Sadly, since I'm writing this one, my other story will be on hold for a while. I dunno how long but the longest should be 2 or 3 months. (I'm probably gonna come back and edit this) Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the first chapter!! Subscriptions, rates, and comments are always very appreciated!! I love you!!!
XOXO. -Mya