Fragile Masculinity
Back to school
Antoné
oh just come off would you?
anton struggles to get his alarm off
the small figure of a child hops onto the bed
Adelai
Wake up would you? youre practically still half asleep
Adelai
shes making breakfast right now actually
anton suddenly smiles warmly as he stares at the floor
Antoné
(its been a while since ive had a good meal)
Adelai skips out to the hallway shining as bright as a beam
Antoné
i dont wanna go to school today!
as Anton yells, theres the sudden sound of clacking in the hallway quickly approaching the door
Antoné
could you please run me a warm bath
Antoné
yeah for now i guess
Esme
well alright, ill get to it then
Esme walks back out as soon as she came, walking doqn the hall and out of side as Anton watches her carefully
Anton locks the door and lets out a loud sigh of relief
Antoné
i think im gonna wear this today ehe!
Full speed ahead
Antoné
(if only i could show it to mom...)
Antoné
no use in sulking i guess
Anton takes his clothes off and stuffs it into a corner of his bag
he then gets ready and heads downstairs
???
well look whos up early!
Antoné
dont snicker at me like that!
Mari (mom)
aww youre too cute!
Mari (mom)
i made you breakfast
Mari (mom)
hehe! welp, dont sit there drooling
Mari (mom)
eat it while its hot
Mari boops Anton on his nose and heads upstairs
Antoné
is there something on my face?
Adelai
are you hiding something?
Antoné
I-I d-dont know what youre t-talking about!
Anton begins to sweat intensely
Antoné
I dont know what youre talking about!
Adelai reaches for his bag
Adelai
i just saw this bar of chocolate rapped up there
Adelai
whatd you think i meant?
Adelai shoutd as Anton stood up and rushed out the door
Antoné
(what if shed found out.)
Antoné
(what if shed seen it.)
a car was charging full speed ahead at anton
in a state of shock he stood there staring at the head lights
Darell
Youre lucky it was me sugarface!
Darell
you really tryna walk the 15 miles?
anton hops into the expensive new car
Darell
strap up babes! wouldnt want you getting hurt would we?
Antoné
ofcoarse *puts seat belt on*
Darell drives off pushing the vehicles speed to the max
Antoné
(isnt this a bit too fast?)
Antoné
(ugh.. i feel dizzy)
Antoné
(i think im gonna...)
Antoné
(take a little nap...)
a new encounter?
Darell
well good morning sleepy head
Darell
Welll its actually still 8am so the bell should be going innnn
Antoné
ill just lay here for a bit then
anton lays back into the passengers seat of Darell's luxurious car as his long eye lashes slowly fall to rest
Darell
I have to return a few books to the library sooo i'll be on my way
Darell
dont fall back to sleep love! *blows a kiss and runs away*
anton remains seated while listening to the sound of Darell's heels fading away, into the distance
he then fell back to sleep despite the warning of his dear friend
by the time he had woke up, the school that was once alive and loud had run quiet... and not a soul was around
Antoné
NOT GOOD... NOT GOOD
Ant hurridly puts his bag on his back and practically flies as he scurried his way into the front doors up the stairs trying his best to beat the bell
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