Our Hearts as One

Johan: Part 1

You know, it's not easy being a nerd. It's actually pretty lonely. My only friends are the chess club and I only play because I'm good at it. When the whole school is going on about that awesome party I kinda chill in the background knowing I'll never be invited. Then there's the bullies. Thankfully I only have one, poor souls in the chess club each have like five. But worst of all is the fact that my heart will never glow.
I like the school gossip so I eavesdrop from behind my locker door. Sarah, the nicest girl in school starting dating that Max kid from the swim team. The first time they hugged their hearts lit up and the whole school applauded though they were all extremely jealous. I wasn't. I have come to terms with it. I'll never find my soulmate. I'll never find the girl that wants to be with me forever because no one wants to be with the high school nerd.

Today is Monday, horribly, the start of the week I wouldn't soon forget. I groggily sat up and peeled my eyes open, slamming my hand on the alarm to shut it up just as my mom started screaming from downstairs.

"JOHAN GET UP!"

I never bothered to respond and dragged myself into the bathroom. I stepped in the shower letting the warm water roll down my chest. My phone starting buzzing so I picked it up. (I have the waterproof case.)

Ned: Chess club is canceled today.

I sighed. Not that it really mattered, I hated the place.
I got out and wrapped on a towel then started brushing my teeth. While doing so I looked up into the mirror. I'm not ugly...I'm not that nerd with zits everywhere and Harry Potter glasses. I have a six pack which I am proud of and I wear contacts. My skin is clear and I am pretty tall. The only reason I'm a nerd is my hobbies. Yes I love comic books and I'm really good at math.
NorthWell High just has a way of putting you into those cliché categories. Since I'm smart I was immediately given my nerd status. And once you fall into those groups you never get out.

I put my toothbrush down then ran a comb through my hair. Lastly I walked into my room and opened my closet. I really needed to clean the mess in there but I put it off for later like I always do. I threw on a simple black T-shirt and some jeans. I grabbed my bag and went down the stairs skipping over the loose step.

"Jeez I thought you died up there. Hurry and eat breakfast, you have to take the kids to school."

I rolled my eyes and she smacked me over the head reminding me not to be rude. The 5 little monsters ran into the room and sat for breakfast along with their dad. They are my adoptive family. I was adopted when I was 7. Amie and Jack had tried to have a boy but to no avail. Jack really wanted a boy so they adopted me. Even after they kept trying. I think Amie hoped to get a boy so she could send me back. I could tell Amie didn't really want me but she put up with me. She was nice but never motherly.
I can remember my real mother and I have a picture of her in my wallet. I took it everywhere. I always hoped she would come back for me but that dream died quickly.

"Eat Johan." Jack said.

"I'm not really hungry." I stood up and pushed my plate away. "I'll be in the car." I grabbed my keys and bag and walked outside.
The one love of my life is my Camaro Zl1. I worked extremely hard and Jack contributed to get me this. I climbed inside and started the engine and blasted the heat. Then started counting out as the kids ran out of the house. Ava and Anna, the 11 year old twins, Maxine who was 8, Leanne who had just turned 9, and last Tina, the youngest at age 5.

Once I made sure they were all in and buckled up I pulled out of the drive way. Ava had called shotgun and went to turn on the radio. I smacker her hand away and tried to drown out the screeching kids in the back and thanked God their school was close.