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"Jack Wells?" a voice called out, it was his turn to the counselor. Jack felt a lump in his throat, he was called down to the counselor's office to discuss something. when he stepped into the room he locked eyes with the only human around Safe Haven, Cameron Walden. "have a seat, Jack" she said in a carefree tone. Jack did so and trying to be careful not to spark his curse, he asked "you wanted to see me?" "yes, it's about your grades. I've noticed that they've been dropping recently, your last test grade was fifty percent. is something on your mind or do you need help with studying?" Cameron asked. Jack looked uneasy and looked away, he was debating if he should bring up what was going on in his head. he felt like his stomach was tying into a knot, he said "actually there is something on my mind, but I don't if I should say it." Cameron took a quick breath and said "if it's something personal, I'll assure you that it doesn't leave this room." "you promise?" Jack asked as he looked at her, nervously. she nodded her head and said "I promise" jack took his time to think about what he was about to say.
Meanwhile, outside the office, Damian was essentially be dragged into the waiting room outside the counselor's office by Zechariah. "come on man, it didn't mean to hurt anybody. it was only a joke!" Damian rebuttal as he tried to stand his ground. Zechariah was visibly irritated and sternly, said "Must I remind you Mr. Beelzly that nearly cost the lives of quite of few of the students by the stunt you just pulled in class. on top of that, you caused hundreds of dollars worth of damage! you're lucky that you aren't being expelled from this academy!" Damian groaned and rolled his eyes, this wasn't the first stunt he pulled. Zechariah collected himself and said "After Ms. Cameron is finished with the student she is with now, she'll assign you to a punishment that'll best fit your actions. don't even think about leaving, either" Damian didn't say anything and sat down, like a pouty brat. Zechariah left after that, off to do much more important things. Damian felt boredom rushing in his body as he felt like seconds were minutes until he overheard someone saying "Alright, I think I'm ready." Damian’s ears perked up as he recognized that voice as his cousin’s and an idea popped into his head. He brought out his phone, went onto a voice recording app, pressed on the red button to start it, and slid his phone under the door. He did all of this while having a big grin on his face.
“These feelings I have were never new to me, I had them for a while now.” Jack started as he was fidgeting with his hands. Cameron nodded and asked, “how long have these feelings been with you?” “I think it started around middle school, that’s when I was trying to figure out about myself. Like, what am I into or what’s my preference.” Jack answered. “Oh, so your sexuality?” Cameron asked as she was starting to write on a slip of paper. Jack bobbed his head and said, “Yeah, exactly.” “Is that what’s been bothering you lately?” She asked. “Not exactly that, but it has something to do with it,” Jack said. Cameron nodded and stayed quiet so she could listen to him. “These feelings I have were for someone I care about, they meant a lot to me, even now they still do. But I still can’t say it to them, I might never will.” Jack continued. “Who is this ‘they’ you’re speaking of, Jack?” Cameron asked. He hesitated for a moment, feeling as if he was cutting open an old wound. Jack opened his mouth and said, “It’s Zill I’m referring to, he’s been my best friend for as long as I can remember.” Damian from the other side of the door was trying so hard not to laugh, for him, he thought that this was straight-up gold. Cameron asked Jack “Zill, as in Zillion Martinez?” “Yeah, him. I’ve had a crush on him ever since middle school, but I can’t tell him and I don’t think ever will” he said. Cameron asked, curiously “This is just a question, but how come you can’t tell Zill how you feel?” Jack said “you see, he’s been dating one of our friends named Kayla, they been together for over three years now and I’m very close to her, too. If I tell them both how I felt for Zill, I don’t think our friendship will ever be the same after that. I would never forgive myself if that were to happen.” Cameron nodded and said, “I understand Jack, but now your feelings are taking a toll on your education. If this keeps up, I’m afraid you’ll have to be held back.” he was starting to shake, nervously. He asked, “Then what am I supposed to do?” Cameron looked at the paper she was writing on and said, “I suggest telling Zill himself if he really is your friend then he should take the news well, I’m sure nothing bad will happen.” Jack wasn’t really okay with that idea, but he pretends to go with it to please Cameron. He said, “yeah, I’ll do that.” She smiled at Jack and checked the time on the clock. She said, “well it seems like our time is up to today, but I hope everything will go well for you and Zill.” Jack nodded and got up from his seat, but just he got up one of his legs broke through the door and he fell forward. Cameron got up, went over to him to help, and asked “are you alright?” Jack got his foot out of the hole and said “yeah, I’m fine” Damian realized that Jack was about to leave, so he quickly grabbed his phone and saved the recording. Jack exited the room and said “Bye Ms. Cameron, I’ll see you next month” “You too, Jack” Cameron said as she waved goodbye to him. She then called out “Damian Beelzly?” Damian stepped into the room nonchalantly because whatever the punishment was for him, he didn’t care. His mind was on his cousin for what he was about to do to him.