Ryder and Friday.

*Ryder.*

Friday's not in any of my of my lessons.

Shane's in all of them.

My History teacher only decided today that we'd be working in pairs for a presentation.

She also let us pick the pairs, but she was writing the names on the board.

"Shane, who do you want to work with?" She asked after Laura and Nina decided they were working together.

"Ryder Kearnan." He smirked.

He wouldn't do anything in front of a teacher. I told myself, but I was still pretty worried.

All the teachers are homophobic. Friday's voice echoed in my head.

I clearly had a terrified expression on my face and I'm pretty sure I started shaking again.

"You'll be okay." Laura mouthed to me across the classroom.

I gulped and glanced at Charlotte for support.

She threw Shane a filthy look.

"What's that look, babe?" He asked, practically swallowing her.

I seriously thought of running from the lesson, at least I'd end up in detention with Fri.

My parents wouldn't care, but Beth would go mad.

"Okay, move to sit with your partners."

"He wishes I was his partner." He said, causing the whole class to laugh.

What would Fri do? I asked myself, glancing around as if he was just gonna pop out of thin air.

"Other way round, asshole." I snapped, not really thinking.

Everyone stopped laughing and stared at me.

"Say it again, fag!" He hissed.

My fake confidence shuddered, but it didn't break.

"Other way round, asshole." I repeated loudly.

I was really scared, there's no denying that.

But Laura and Nina were both stood behind me, ready for a fight.