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Liam woke up late and barely made it in time to school, just to be stopped in the middle of the hallway.
"Liam Dunbar!" He turned around to see the principal with a stern face, her arms crossed and her foot tapping on the floor. "Late again?"
"I'm sorry, Mrs Geyer," he whispered guiltily before his features formed into a grin.
He pecked his mother on the cheek and smiled apologetically."Mornings suck. I should really start waking up with you."
"Don't worry, honey, you still have time to get in class." She fixed his morning hair and pinched his cheek. "Want to do me a favor?"
Liam didn't want to. Being the principal's son was a pain in the ass sometimes but he cared for his mother and always tried to be of help.
"Sure, mom. What do you need me to do?"
"A new student arrived today. Can you come to my office and meet him during the lunch break, maybe show him around? He's applying for the football team, I think it would be nice to meet someone with similar interests.
Yeah, Liam definitely didn't want to. There was a huge difference between football and lacrosse players. His teammates might be a bunch of idiots, but they were nice, as opposed to those self-centered douchebags from the football team. They never really got into fights but Liam had a hard time tolerating their awful behavior. He tried to avoid them as much as possible.
"Uh... I guess I can give it a try," he sighed.
His mom gave him a proud smile. "Thank you so much, baby! I'll see you later."
"Later, mom."
This was obviously going to be a shitty day.
Class was boring. Liam was sleepy. He wished he could go back home, hide under the covers and sleep all day long.
"Brett says his gay radar never lies but I'm pretty sure Norman is asexual. I can't even imagine him having a dick. This guy shows no interest in anyone." Mason kept babbling next to him. Again, something that had to do with their regular bets.
Liam often found it stupid but he took part in some bets just for fun.
"So what do you think?" Mason paused for a second, staring at Liam expectantly.
"I think I need a coffee." Liam whined and collapsed on the table.
"Stop wasting our lunch break, Liam. You can sleep in class." Mason shook his shoulders, trying to bring him back to life.
"Uuuuuh," Liam rolled his eyes. "Holy shit! I need to go to the principal's office!" His eyes widened and he stood up quickly.
"What for?"
"I have to show around some new guy. Another stupid football player."
"Man, count me in!" Mason followed excitedly.
"I mean, I caught him staring at Jessica's ass once, but I'm pretty sure he was just looking at her jeans. Either way he's definitely not gay." Mason kept babbling on their way to the office.
Liam didn't really care for Norman's personal life. The guy always looked uninterested. People tried to approach him out of pity and make him fit in but he ignored everybody. He was living in his own damn world and Liam tried to respect that.
"I don't know Mase, I never really paid attention."
They stopped in front of the office and gave each other a quick glance before they knocked on the door and got inside.
His mother greeted them with a smile and introduced them to the new guy.
"Theo, meet Liam and Mason. They will show you around and you can ask them anything you want to know."
That Theo guy looked unimpressed but smiled out of politeness and shook their hands. Typical football player. At least he wasn't chewing a gum soundly.
They headed towards the yard and Mason was the first one to speak. He wasn't really trying to hide his interest. Liam sometimes had to remind him he already had a boyfriend. "We're glad to welcome you here, Theo! Are you new in town?"
"Yeah, just moved in with my new foster family," Theo replied casually. He wasn't really looking around to explore the place and he didn't try to engage in a conversation either. There was a huge "whatever " sign, written on his face.
Liam didn't really know how to take part in the conversation. The topic seemed to him way too personal. Mason was kinda lost as well. Obviously the only thing keeping him here right now was the eye candy appearance of the guy. Liam couldn't deny that either.
"So..." he trailed awkwardly. "You're interested in football?" Duh! He thought to himself. He was applying for the football team after all.
"Kind of." Theo shrugged.
This guy really had no personality. He was impossible.
"I play in the lacrosse team." Liam tried to take the conversation further. As if the guy cared.
Theo snorted. "I thought lacrosse was only a thing in the teenage melodrama TV series."
Liam really despised football players.
"Apparently not." Liam sighed and stopped in front of the cafeteria. "So this is Beacon Hills High. Enjoy your journey." He couldn't care less for his well-being. His mission was complete and he had a tiny amount of time to enjoy his coffee in peace.
He moved next to Mason, visibly forming a distance between them and the new guy. Hopefully he'd get the hint that this is the place they should finally part.
"I know how hard it can be getting used to a new place. If you need anything-" Mason started but he was quickly cut off by the guy.
"Chill. It's not my first time. I have plenty of experience so I won't need your help."
"Mason was just trying to be nice. Some people have manners, check its meaning in the dictionary." Liam felt the need to protect his friend instantly, even though he wasn't really attacked. It was just disrespectful brushing off with ease Mason's efforts to make him feel welcomed and that really pissed Liam off. "See you on the field."
Liam stormed off, Mason waving awkwardly at Theo and following his best friend.
"What a douchebag"
"Dude, what a nice ass..." Mason said dreamily.
"I need a new best friend."
Liam was quite irritated. He didn't have to put up with the new jock's bullshit just to please his mom. And he hated how he had to listen to Mason admiring his physique. Everything has its limits. Especially when it came to jerks.
Mason grinned devilishly. "I can't wait to introduce him to Brett."
It's been the longest day of the week so far. A few hours later Liam was finally home, collapsing on his bed and diving under the sheets, probably for eternity. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and tried to fall asleep.
But his thoughts really wouldn't let him.
Theo Raeken indeed had a great ass.