(Jack's P.O.V.)

Yesterday was the first time I've broken down like that since the whole thing with Brittany last year. I didn't plan on it. I went to the café so I could talk to Ann and just vent a bit but... I got there and just couldn't hold it in anymore. And I just broke. I could tell Ann was as surprised as me, if not more. And I don't blame her. It isn't often that happens. 

And undoubtedly she's going to tell the other guys. Not Mark, cause she knows if I went to her instead of Mark there's a reason. But Felix, Bob, Wade and Ken. And sure enough, as I think that, those four walk behind the school, where I'm sitting waiting for Mark since he has practice today and isn't sick. 

"Hey." I say, waving and playing it off like we aren't going to talk about something I don't want to talk about. 

"Jack..." Felix starts, sitting down next to me. Bob, Wade and Ken sit in front of me. "Ann told us something interesting." He continues. I nod slowly. 

"Like what?" I ask, my voice a bit higher pitched than I would like. 

 "That you broke down yesterday at the café." Wade says. I look to the ground, not saying anything. 

"Jack we care about you, you can tell us. What's going on?" Ken asks. No... Begs. I close my eyes, nudging Felix. He knows. He was there when it first happened. Felix sighs, and in four short words explains everything. 

"Chase is bullying him." Wade audibly gasps, Ken's eyes widen, and Bob just shakes his head. 

"And you haven't told anyone but Felix?" Bob asks. I shake my head slowly. 

"Does Ann know?" Wade asks. I shake my head. She didn't bother me about it yesterday, not wanting me to cry more. Silence. 

"Does Mark know?" Wade asks then, much quieter. And I shake my head quickly, looking up at them. 

"Mark can't know." I say quickly, defensively. Ken looks at me, concerned. 

"What do you mean Mark can't know?" He asks, also getting a little defensive.

"I mean, if he knows he'll try to help and he'll get hurt." I say, tears brimming my eyes once more. Bob shakes his head and stands.

"No he'll be smart and get a teacher. Like what you should have done a long time ago, and what I'm gonna do now." He says. I rush up, grabbing his wrist tightly. Maybe a little to tightly cause he looks at me and glares. 

"Chase is the most popular, well-liked kid in school, and his dad is VP. Getting a teacher won't do shit but put me in more danger." I say softly. Bob pulls his hand free and gestures to my eye. 

"You're already in danger! He stabbed you Jack!" He yells. 

"Getting a teacher won't do anything! Trust me Bob! The fucking VP has more power then the goddamn principal at this point! Think!" I yell back. And he does, shaking his head. 

"I'm at least telling Mark." I hear Wade say from behind me. I shake my head, tears spilling down my cheeks. 

"Please don't." I whisper. 

"Why? He'll help." Ken says. 

"No he won't!" I scream. Silence. So I continue, my arm up to my eyes to try and stop the tears. "He'll get hurt! He'll just... He'll just get more hurt and more broken then he already is! So please!!" I yell, collapsing to the ground and crying once more. Felix comes up to me and puts an arm around my shoulders. I cry softly. Silence still. 

"This isn't the first time something like this has happened to you... Is it?" Ken asks then, softly, as if it'll break me more. And he's right, cause I just start crying more. But I shake my head. 

"Signe..." Is all I can say, before I'm a crying mess again. And the four guys comfort me, trying to get me to stop crying. But once I see one of their watches, it isn't that tricky for me to stop. I once again lock up all my feelings, tears stopping. Mark will be back here soon. I go sit against the wall again, nodding slowly. "Thanks guys." I say, voice kinda hoarse. Ken nods, Wade shrugs. Felix stands up. 

"We won't tell. Don't worry." He says, and with that he gets all the guys to leave. And I'm once again left alone with my thoughts as I wait for Mark.

A/N: Once again, I'm very sorry for the lack of updates. School just started and I have been so stressed and tired, I haven't been able to remember to update. Or get much writing done at all... So I promise you guys will get at least one update per week, and I'm going to try for two. Love you guys <3 =)