Ok so um... yup... happy birthday... and... yeah. Oh wait, I almost forgot! This story is especially dedicated to Lighthouse Beach for being my faithful reviewer/friend from the beginning! Read and Review!

Chapter 1

Alex trudged slowly up the concrete steps to the green door of his school. He sighed. Another day in Alex's personal hell- school. He braced himself for a grueling day of insults and lies. He gently fingered long, still pink scar that stretched from the crook of his neck to his right lower stomach, handiwork of an amazingly cruel Scorpia assassin. As he stepped into the hallway, he could feel all eyes go to him, and then, as if it had been practiced, the whole school erupted in calls, shouts, and whispers.

Look at druggie's neck!

What did he do this time?

I bet he was in a gang fight!

Nah, the cops probably busted him up.

He's so hot and dangerous!

Quiet, I'm your boyfriend, remember! You can't just go around calling other guys hot and dangerous!

Alex grimaced. "Welcome to my world," he muttered quietly. He made his way to the front desk and gave his doctor's slip to Mrs. Bedfordshire.

"Hello, Alex, dear. What was it this time?"

"I was sick and then a dog scratched me." he replied, having memorized the excuse.

Her eyebrows shot up. "Some dog. You don't have very good luck, do you?"

He chuckled sardonically. "You have no idea."

She gave him a strange look. "Well, enjoy your day dear, and stay out of trouble!"

"I don't think trouble gives me a choice." he thought darkly to himself as he walked to his Spanish class.

His teacher greeted him. "Hola Alex, ¿cómo estás?"

"Fino gracias."

"Lo que fue esta vez?"

"Umm un poco perro me... y yo estaba enfermo."

(A/N) Hello alex, how are you?

Fine thank you.

What was it this time?

Um a dog bit me... and i was sick.

"Oh."