Why Me?

Plot

Noah's POV:

I'M SO HAPPY!!! Today it felt like school was a breeze. I got an A on my Algebra 1 quiz, we had pizza for lunch and the best part is that Daniel did not hit me today because- Drum roll pleaseee- he never showed up at all this week. I was finally free from him. It was like I could finally be myself without dealing with his bullshit.

I headed towards my locker and started grabbing my things when my phone started going off. I grabbed my phone from my pocket and looked at a notification from my mom. It read:

Mom: *Hey sweetie. When you get home, your father and I have something to tell you.*

Me: *Ok, I'm on my way home.*

As I walk down the hallway, I see my best friend Niobe. I sneak up behind him and shake him until he turns around. He was startled until he saw me and then relaxed.

Me: Heyy Mothaaa!!!

Niobe: Heyy, guess what!

Me: Whatttt boyyyy?

Niobe: I start my testosterone on Saturdayyyyyy!

Me: YUUHHHHHHHH!!!

Niobe: Yup and I officially changed my name to James.

Me: Ok James. *giggles*

James: Girl, what?

Me: I like it. It's cute, withcho fine ass. *bites lip*

James: Nowwwwww, I'm uncomfortable,...but guh do you want me to walk you home again?

Me: Girl yes, 'cause I don't know if Daniel is lurking in the bushes again.

James: OMG, you got so scared when he popped out of the bushes!

Me: Girl I RANNNNN!!!!

We finished getting our stuff and headed towards the exit of our school. We walked out of the school and went in the direction of my house. It was only two blocks away and James lived a block further, so this wasn't a problem for us. On the way, we talked about James' new testosterone appointment, and then I brought up messages with my mom because I was kinda nervous about it.

James: So what? It shouldn't be a big deal.

Me: I know, but you know how I am when I don't know things ahead of time.

James: You get anxiety. I know that, but try not to stress over this. Who knows it might be good news.

Me: Yeah, I'm gonna go with that.

*Time-skip*

James and I walked up to my doorstep and I was getting ready to pull my key out when James spoke up behind me.

James: Ummmmm, yeah so,.......I'm gonna talk to you later. Have fun chile.

Me: Ummm okay, I'll talk to you.

Soon after, James quickly walked away and headed towards his house. "Something's off, but whatever chile," I say to myself as I unlock the door. I got the door open and walked in not really paying attention to what's happening on the inside.

Me: Hey, I'm home-...

I look up at my parents who are sitting on one end of the couch and I slowly turn my head to look at the other side of the room and I see a seat occupied on the other couch. The stranger turned his head slowly to me and my mouth dropped when I got a good look at him.

Stranger: Hey Noah. *He said with a slight smile*

Me: Bye....*closes door*