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going to teach you how to throw a punch, okay?”
    I nodded. We spent the entire afternoon practicing how to throw a punch, kick and run. That was what Nick told me to do. As soon as I could, I should run and get help.
    We had Chinese food for dinner, and eventually, Allison finally got the message and stopped calling Nick. Sometimes, hurtful things have to happen before the truth is realized. Allison and Nick were not perfect for each other. He deserved someone better and so did Allison. Together, they dragged each other down. Both of them needed someone to help them change into better individuals. I was going to help Nick, but Allison was on her own.
    Nick left my house around seven. He told me something very important that day. He told me that if I ever saw Matthew again, I should hide and call him; however, he doubted that Matthew would get close to me ever again. Nick was terribly wrong.

Chapter Five
     
     
    I saw Matthew again three weeks later on a beautiful Monday morning. His bruises had healed and he looked better than ever. Madison and I were walking to our History class. She was in a deep conversation with Chris. They had been dating for two weeks now. In Madison's world, that was like two whole years. Kitty skipped second period so she could finish her lab report that was due the following class. We left her working in the library and headed to History. I glanced at Matthew as we entered the classroom. He looked at me with a smirk and walked away. A cold chill crept down my spine.
    Inside, we found Nick reading his World History book. He smiled when he saw us and continued reading. Nick and I were closer than ever. He had become my third best friend and we spent every afternoon, Saturday and Sunday together. My mom met him the previous Friday and found him absolutely dreamy and attractive. Every Thursday Nick would buy groceries for us. That was his personal way of thanking me for being his tutor. It only showed how amazing and wonderful Nick really was. Girls would still taunt him, but he was slowly changing. Three weeks without sex was torture for Nick Wild Fuck, but he was hanging on. After winning Homecoming King, more girls threw themselves at him. Temptation was strong, but his willpower was stronger.
    “Can you believe that I left my lab report home?” Nick whispered into my ear.
    “You left it home? What are you going to do? It's due next period.”
    “My mom's chauffeur will drop it by.”
    “Lucky you.”
    Without warning, Mr. Wright entered the room with his usual warm smile. He was a forty-seven-year-old dynamic speaker with twenty years of experience. He was the father of four and probably the best husband around. Out of all the teachers, he was definitely the one to trust. He was always willing to help anyone and would go the extra mile for his students. Bottom line, Mr. Wright had a heart of gold.
    “I saw Matthew near the main entrance,” I told Nick as Mr. Wright wrote on the blackboard.
    “Really? Did he tell you anything?”
    “No, all he did was smile, but he looked so wicked when he did that.”
    “I see. Just be careful and stick to one of us.”
    “I will.”
    “I won't let him hurt you again, John. Jacob warned me a few days ago that he’s changed. He has become angrier and meaner. He also told me to be very careful.”
    “Then, you should keep your guard up.”
    “I’m not afraid of that bitch.”
    “Please, Nick, just be careful. I don't want him to hurt you.”
    “Okay, I'll take care of myself. I promise.”
    When Mr. Wright cleared his throat, we stopped talking. The class continued with Mr. Wright talking about some revolution. I just kept thinking about Matthew's malignant smile. He looked so malicious. Nick left five minutes before the end of the class to pick up his lab report. He asked me to take his bag to the science lab. Madison and I headed through the door with Mr. Wright walking behind us. As soon as I stepped into the hallway, I saw Matthew coming out of