My Bully Is Also My Step-Brother
1: Five Bucks
Ajax had always been a shy boy growing up. With the recent death of his father, however, he became much more quite than usual. It definitely didn’t help that he was also being bullied at his all boys high school, but he didn’t want to tell his mother about such trivial things.
Ajax (MC)
(*packing his school bag*) 💭Ugh, that was a really good dream I just had. Why did I have to wake up? I really miss dad 😞
Annabelle
Are you okay honey? You are awfully quiet this morning
Ajax (MC)
(*looks down*) Yeah…I’m fine
Annabelle
Aw, come here (*spreads out her arms*)
Ajax (MC)
(*gives her a hug*)
Annabelle
I know it’s been hard after your father past away a few months ago, but things will be better soon. I promise 😌
Ajax (MC)
(*eyes water*) I…I know
Annabelle
(*wipes his tear*) don’t cry. Seeing my baby cry makes me very sad 😞
Ajax (MC)
(*sniffles*) Sorry mom. I’ll toughen up. I promise
Annabelle
(*smiles*) That’s my boy. Now go quickly! I’m sure your friends will be waiting for you at the bus stop. Oh, and make sure you come home right away. I have something important to tell you
Ajax (MC)
(*nods*) Right. I will be going then
But Ajax didn’t have any friends waiting for him. In fact, he didn’t have any friends at all. Still, he didn’t have the heart to correct his mother
-A few minutes later, at school-
Ajax (MC)
(*about to walk in*)
Anthony
Well well well, look who it is
Ajax (MC)
💭crap. I need to hurry and get inside (*walks faster*)
Anthony
(*trips him*) Hey, not so fast. You know it’s rude to ignore your classmates
Ajax (MC)
(*trips, fall to the ground*) ugh ouch 😣
Anthony
(*grabs his hair, lifts him up*) Why are you running kid? Don’t you have something to give me?
Ajax (MC)
I…I don’t have any today
Anthony
Really? I’ll just check for myself
Anthony forcefully takes away Ajax’s bag and pours everything out. He finds a 5 dollar bill and grabs it
Ajax (MC)
(*eyes go wide*) Wait! Please don’t take it
Anthony
Tsk. You owe me this. Now get lost
Ajax (MC)
But I promised that I would…
Anthony
(*steps on his hand*) ENOUGH! Now hurry up and get out of my face before I give you a black eye
Ajax quickly grabs his belongings and runs to class as Anthony smirks in the distance
Anthony
(*rips the money and throws it to the ground*) 💭Haha, as if I even needed the poor kids pocket money. It’s just too easy to mess with him 😂
Ajax (MC)
💭Crap. My hand really hurts now. That annoying bastard. Why does he always have to pick on me 😒
Ryan (ML friend)
(*walks in*) Oh look who it is. It’s Ajax 😄
Ajax (MC)
💭Oh great 🙄 here comes another bully of mine. Why does everyone like taking advantage of me? I’m sick of it!
Ryan (ML friend)
(*puts his hand out*) Come on. Hand it over
Ajax (MC)
(*rolls eyes*) I don’t have anything to give you
Ryan (ML friend)
(*grabs him by the collar*) Oh really? But I thought we had an agreement. 5 bucks a day and I wouldn’t hit you
Ajax (MC)
(*looks away*) Yes, I’m aware. But Anthony already took it
Ryan (ML friend)
(*quickly let’s go*) Oh, so he has it
Anthony
(*walks in*) Has what?
Ajax (MC)
The five bucks you stole from…I…I mean the five bucks I gave you
Anthony
Oh that….😏….I never received it
Ryan (ML friend)
So he’s lying?
Anthony
(*empties out his pockets*) Does it look like I have any cash on me?
Ajax (MC)
(*eyes go wide*) But…but you took it! You really did! It was literally just 2 minutes ago!
Ryan (ML friend)
Tsk, you are a fu.cking lier!
Ajax was too focused on Anthony’s annoying smirk to realize that Ryan’s fist was coming directly towards his face
Ryan (ML friend)
(*punches him hard on the face*)
Ajax (MC)
(*falls down, hits his head on the desk*) Ahh, damn
Ryan (ML friend)
(*kicks his stomach*) That’s what you get for being a lying son of a b!tch
Ajax (MC)
(*tries to cover his stomach, in pain*)
Anthony
(*covers his mouth, laughing*) 💭Haha, it’s just too easy to mess with him I could watch this all day if I…
Ajax (MC)
(*touches the back of his head*)
Ajax (MC)
(*feeling dizzy*)
Ryan (ML friend)
(*about to kick again*)
Anthony
(*pulls Ryan back*) Wait! Hold on!
Ajax (MC)
(*quite voice*) It…it hurts
Ajax’s eyes suddenly flutter closed, leaving Anthony and Ryan in shock
Ryan (ML friend)
Sh!t. What do we do now?! 😰We are going to get in big trouble if we get caught
Anthony
Relax. He won’t snitch on us. He knows better than that
Ryan (ML friend)
Okay, but what do we do in the meantime? We can’t just leave him on the ground like this?
Anthony
(*rubs his head, frustrated*) I guess we have to bring him to the nurses office before…
Another student suddenly walks in as Anthony is speaking
Taylor (class president)
What happened?! What’s going on in here?
Ryan (ML friend)
Oh…ahh…Ajax suddenly fell and hit his head. We were just about to take him to the nurses office
Taylor (class president)
Well don’t just stand there, get out of the way!
Ryan backs off as Taylor kneels to the ground to pick up Ajax
Ajax (MC)
(*laying still in Taylor’s arms*)
Taylor (class president)
(*walks towards the door*) Clean up this mess before class starts. I’ll be back after I drop him off
And so, Taylor walks away with Ajax in his arms. No one notices as a certain someone gritted their teeth and clenched his fist
Anthony
💭Great. Now I’m pissed off 😡
Ajax spent the first two class periods passed out in the nurses room.
2: Crush
Ajax was surprised to see Taylor as soon as he woke up two hours later.
Ajax (MC)
(*eyes flutter open*)
Taylor (class president)
Are you okay?
Ajax (MC)
(*surprised*) Oh, class president, it’s you!
Taylor (class president)
You don’t know my name?
Ajax (MC)
(*blushes*) It’s…it’s Taylor….right?
Taylor (class president)
Yes 😄 and you are Ajax, correct?
Ajax (MC)
Yes! (💭OMG!!!! I can’t believe I’m talking to Taylor for the first time! I’ve had such a big crush on him since the beginning of the school year 😆)
Taylor (class president)
Well Ajax, do you remember what happened to you?
Ajax (MC)
Oh I…umm…I fell and hit my head on the desk
Taylor (class president)
How did you fall?
Ajax (MC)
(*looks away*) I…I must have tripped
Taylor (class president)
Are you sure? You aren’t getting bullied are you?
Ajax (MC)
Pff, whattt? Me? Being bullied? No way! 😅
Taylor (class president)
Are you sure? (*leans in closer*)
Ajax (MC)
(*blushes more*) yeah…I’m sure 😄
Taylor (class president)
Hmm. Well all right then. The nurse told me you just have a cut on the back of your neck. Nothing too serious though
Taylor (class president)
Yeah, would have really sucked if it was any worse
Ajax (MC)
Right. Ah…so should I go back to class now?
Taylor (class president)
Oh right. I’ve been waiting for you to wake up so I could take you back myself
Ajax (MC)
That’s very kind of you. We should go then ☺️ (💭OMG HE WAITED FOR ME EHHAIDSGUSHSU🤩)
Ajax and Taylor casually talk on their way back to class. Ajax is over joyed as he finally had the opportunity to talk to his crush
Taylor (class president)
(*opens the door for him*) After you ☺️
Ajax (MC)
(*walks in*) Thank you 🥰
Ajax walks into the classroom and sees that his seat was taken by Ryan
Teacher
Oh, welcome back Ajax. Hope you are doing okay. Ryan told me he couldn’t see anymore in the back of the class though, so I switched out your seats. Hope that’s okay
Ajax (MC)
Oh yeah…I guess that’s fine. Where should I sit then?
Teacher
Back of the class, right next to Anthony
Ajax (MC)
(*looks to the back*)
Anthony
(*smiles and waves, feet up on the seat next to him*)
Ajax (MC)
😑 💭you got to be kidding me
Teacher
Quickly now. I’m about to begin the next lesson
Ajax quietly makes his way to the back of the class to sit next to Anthony
Ajax (MC)
Can you move your feet please 🙄
Anthony
Hmmm, I guess I could
Anthony moves his feet from Ajax’s seat and leaves behind a big pile of dirt
Ajax (MC)
💭great. Just my luck. Now I have to sit next to him 😒
Ajax uses his hands to wipe off the dirt from his seat. Once he’s done, he pulls out the chair to sit on it when all of a sudden…
Anthony
(*pulls the chair away*)
Ajax (MC)
(*falls*) Ouch, oh come on! 😫
Anthony
HAHAHA, looks like you missed your seat
Ajax (MC)
(*glares at him*)
Anthony
💭Ah yes. This is why I do what I do. Just to see him look at me with those eyes. Maybe one day I’ll even get him to cry. Ah, I can’t wait for that day to come 😌
Teacher
Everything alright back there?
Ajax (MC)
Yes sir. I just slipped. That’s all (*gets back in his seat*)
Teacher
We’ll be careful. I wouldn’t want to have to send you to the nurse again
Ajax (MC)
(*looks down*) Yes sir
Ajax quickly settles in as Anthony continues to stare at the back of his neck
Anthony
💭There was a lot of blood before, and he fainted so quickly. This little guy is tough since he’s moving around so quickly
Ajax (MC)
Hey why don’t you take a picture. The moment will last longer
Anthony
(*crosses his arms*) You dare to talk to me like that? 🤨
Ajax (MC)
(*shrinks*) Sorry. I forgot my place
Anthony
Hmm, that’s what I thought 😏
Ajax (MC)
💭I hate him. I hate him so much 😡
It seems as though Anthony and Ajax had a mutual agreement. Anthony was the bully, and Ajax was the victim. That’s how their dynamic worked since the beginning of high school
But how will those circumstances change in the near future?
3: Getting Married
The end of the school day eventually comes and Ajax intends to go home quickly
Ajax is typically forced to stay after school ,however, to do various chores that the other students don’t want to do
Ajax (MC)
(*packing his bag*) 💭I have to hurry. Mom told me she had something important to tell me. I don’t know what it is, but I don’t want to be late!
Anthony
Looks like someone is in a rush
Ajax (MC)
(*startled*) Yes! I…umm…I can’t stay today. I’m sorry
Anthony
Oh I see. I don’t remember asking though
Ajax (MC)
(*flinches*) Well you usually ask me to stay so…umm…I just can’t today
Anthony
(*comes closer, whispers in his ear*) If you want to make it home without a black eye, then I suggest you stay behind for a few more minutes and do my chores
Ajax (MC)
(*quickly nods head*) Ah yes, of course. That’s no problem at all 😅
Anthony
Good 😏 then I will leave it up to you. Later looser
Anthony shoves a broom stick towards Ajax before walking away
Ajax (MC)
💭screw that mother f-🤬🤬🤬. UGH it’s not even worth thinking about. I will just hurry up so I can go
Ajax quickly finished cleaning the classroom so he can run home to his mother
Ajax (MC)
💭Finally, I’m home! But where is mom?
Ajax looks in the kitchen and finds his mother staring at some bills on the table
Annabelle
(*looks focused*)
Annabelle
(*quickly hides them*) Oh honey, you are back ☺️ can I get you something to eat? Maybe a snack?
Ajax (MC)
No worries. I can prepare it myself 🥰
Annabelle
Please, allow me 😉
Ajax (MC)
(*smiles*) If you say so. I’ll go put my things in the room
Ajax manages to steal a quick glance at the letters and bills that Annabelle was trying to hide
Ajax (MC)
💭Bills? But what for? And why are there so many? Could they be some of dads old hospital bills?
Ajax quickly puts his things away and takes a seat at the dinning table besides his mom
Annabelle
So how was school sweetheart?
Ajax (MC)
Ah you know…the usual 😊
Annabelle
Wait a minute…is that a bruise on your face?
Annabelle
(*gasp*) And a cut on your neck?!?! 😧
Ajax (MC)
Yeah…I fell in class. The edge of the desk is sharp I guess
Annabelle
My poor baby 🥺 you have to be careful dear. I hate to see you get hurt
Ajax (MC)
I’m sorry mom. I will be more careful from now on
Annabelle
Yes, you better!
Ajax (MC)
(*Giggles*) Okay okay. So what were you going to tell me that’s so important
Annabelle
(*nervous*) Eat your apple slices first. Then we will talk
Ajax (MC)
Ah okay (💭she’s acting kind of weird right now. Just what the heck is going on)
Ajax quickly finishes his snack as he just can’t contain himself anymore
Ajax (MC)
Okay, all done 😄 now please tell me!
Annabelle
(*looks down as she speaks*) I…I’m sure you saw the bills just a moment ago
Annabelle
Well you should know…they just won’t stop pilling up and…and I can’t afford it 😢
Ajax (MC)
(*gets up from his seat, pats her back*) Hey it’s okay mom. We can figure this out together. Maybe I can get a part time job or something
Annabelle
No sweetie. You need to focus on school
Ajax (MC)
Then maybe we can cut down on some expenses. We can buy a smaller apartment! Or maybe we can…
Annabelle
(*interrupts*) Ajax…I lost my job
Ajax (MC)
(*eyes go wide*) You…you what?
Annabelle
(*tears falling*) It happened last week. The CEO of our company came and decided to close our branch office
Ajax (MC)
Mom…why didn’t you tell me?
Annabelle
Because I’m ashamed 😭 I should have done something about it. I shouldn’t be putting you in this position
Ajax (MC)
(*hugs her tightly*) It’s really not your fault mom. There was nothing you could have done
Annabelle tries her best to calm down so she can tell Ajax the rest of the situation
Annabelle
(*wipes her tears*) I lost my job but…but there is more to the story
Ajax (MC)
Okay, please tell me
Annabelle
The CEO and I have met in the past. I guess he took a liking to me because…well he offered to marry me
Annabelle
I know it sounds crazy Ajax. But he needs a wife to maintain his image, and I need a husband to keep our lives stable
Ajax (MC)
(*eyes water*) But…but what about dad 🥺 it’s only been a few months since he’s past away. Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten about him
Annabelle
Of course I haven’t! But there really is no other way. No jobs will higher me with this economy
Ajax is still stunned by Annabelle’s words. He doesn’t want to say anything offensive so he chooses to ask questions instead
Ajax (MC)
So…this CEO…he never had a wife before?
Annabelle
(*tries to cheer up*) They have been divorced for a long time now. That’s why he needs a new wife
Ajax (MC)
(*looks down*) I see. And he’s okay with the fact that you have a son
Annabelle
Yes. He’s totally fine because…well…he also has one. He’s about your age too
Ajax (MC)
(*shocked*) No way! So…I’m actually getting a stepbrother?
Annabelle
Yes. I’m sure you two will get along wonderfully 😁
Annabelle
Good. We will be moving in tomorrow then
Annabelle
Yes. We will be moving into their house since the lease on our apartment ends in two days
Ajax (MC)
(*rubs his head*) Why did you wait so long to tell me this?
Annabelle
Well it’s not something easy to bring up
Ajax (MC)
(*sighs*) I understand
Annabelle
Good. Now quickly pack the things you needs. It’s Friday so you can stay up as late as you need to
Ajax (MC)
(*nods head*) Okay. I will get started right away
And so, Ajax begins packing his belongs as he wonders what his new family will be like tomorrow.
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