I heard some people giggling as I picked up the ball speechless. 

Jack Taylor had his back turned to me. The ultimate sign of disrespect.

"Listen Azzky be careful where you kick alright someone could've gotten hurt" 

Saying such re-assuring lines he began to walk away.

What a cool asshole.

"Nah Jacks too nice letting him off like that!"

"If it was me I would've smacked him up for that" 

"This Azzky guy needs to know his place"

These guys need to stop instigating I feel uneasy for some reason.

Huh?

Just for a moment when I looked at Jack Taylor to see his reaction I think he might've smiled.

Don't tell me this guy... he's enjoying it?

Here I thought he was a guy who didn't care about people's attention and it just came naturally to him. If given a choice he'd remain low-profile. That type of popular boy.

"Ahh cmon guys there's no need for allat he was probably just playing a joke on me, you know how kids are"

Bastard we're the same age! 

Regardless he still seems sensible so I guess this will be over wit—

"But if you guys really want to see something"

Wait? What's happening.

"Do it!"

"Beat his ass!"

Why's everyone in this school a top tier instigator? And more importantly Jack Taylor... this bastard wanted to fight me from the start.

Trying to play it off as crowd instigation making sure he has everyones support to beat me down in order to not look like the bad guy.

Maybe I was right and he was actually more deviant than what leads on.

It doesn't make sense for a crowd to gather over something this small in the first place. I was doomed from the start.

Boodum-Boodum-Boodum....

I could feel my heart pounding. Why am I getting into a boss battle this early? 

It's not like I started the fight or anything. 

I looked down at the ball in my hand.

Oh yeah I did.

Jack Taylor towered over me. This height difference is too much if I was a girl there would be TikTok edits saying "what every girl deserves 😊😍".

"Look Azzky I don't want to do this but you know how it is. I'll make it quick okay"

His words seem sympathetic but his smile is another story. Is no one else seeing this? Handsome guys can really get away with anything.

This is what they call Lookism right? 

I'll need a second body after this beat-down.

"3!"

Everyone started counting.

"2!"

Dammit I need to think of something. I can't run away they blocked off my path.

"1!"

Wait. That's it! 

He's a tall guy once he's on the ground he's powerless. I already know I can't tackle but If I can use the ball to trip him. 

Then there's a chance!