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“Well guys, this is it! The hangout that I kinda set us up for!”
Jacoby pointed towards the others, two girls got up and walked up to them. One girl smirked and the other studied Brandon’s appearance with an raised eyebrow. “So..this new guy. He’s so..strange looking but so cute.”
”That’s Brandon, but he’s called Nork because he’s a dork and Nerd.” Chino laughed and sat on the couch next to two masked men.
“I’m Fallon and this is Talena, my girlfriend. Don’t worry, We’re gonna make sure you’re comfortable here.”
Brandon smiled and nodded, taking a seat on the other couch where he turned and noticed a guy with Black eye contacts stared at him. “Oh..I’m sorry! Is this seat taken?”
”Don’t be so terrified of Wes, He’s just used to be so creepy around newbies but he doesn’t bite.”
The young man turned his head and noticed the trio looking at them, the oldest smiled softly and closed his book. “Serj Tankian and this is Daron and next to me is Shavo. We, Well I am, the one who supposedly made this outcast group. I could be wrong, I believe Zack made the group first.”
”Hey, I appreciate the credit, Serj.” Zack called out.
“So..why do you guys hide out here? This is an old building that used to be an hotel from what I remember.”
Talena sighed and leaned against the couch where Brandon was sitting “We all been trying to find ourselves but due to our parent’s problems and lack of support or respect, we all been treated like shit.”
“So, we been trying to help other kids with their problems that we wished our parents have done.” Fallon chimed in.
”Which is why I think you should join us, your aunt isn’t good for you and we should take her place. We treat each other like family!” Jacoby announced.
Everyone changed their attention to the leaders as they both got up and cleared their throats. “Well, almost. Corey and Fred had been at each other’s throats for some time, I think I know why.” Serj sighed.
Serj and Jacoby grabbed Brandon and walked him into another room as Fred and Corey walked into the room in silence. “Well..this group has meaning besides the members and fights. Zack tries to help others’ drug addiction with his friends, Fallon needs a job to get money for college, Serj been doing well but it’s been hard after getting kicked out of his house, Jonathan’s fine but I don’t know, and as for me, I’ve been well but Corey can’t get out of trouble due to stealing from shops.”
Brandon nodded and smiled softly “I can see but Tom, Wes, and Head..are they new?” He asked.
”Yes, they are. I believe they want to join because they want them to be happy, I hope for the best that they’ll be safe and comfortable here.”
Brandon nodded and smiled happily “They will be..this is their home now. Maybe I’ll go talk to them!”
As some time past, The young man walked through the halls in hopes of meeting this ‘Fred’ guy. He heard that he’s been an asshole but he has a soft spot for someone that he doesn’t know.
“Hey! Are you that new punk guy that Derj been talking about?”
The guy ran up to him and grabbed his shoulders, causing Brandon to jump up and sweat a little “You mean me?”
”Aw sweet! The names Fred Durst, those rumors you heard aren’t exactly true but don’t worry, I ain’t a biter.” Fred laughed and let go of the worried newbie “Say..you look cute. Out of all the others, you look unique. Are you a lost puppy?”
”Oh no..I came here because of my Aunt, I nicknamed her Cat because she gets into hissy fits all the time and I just couldn’t stand it anymore.”
Fred nodded and scoffed “Well..don’t drag my tail or anything but I need to know..are you single?”
”Huh? Oh! Yeah I am, My aunt basically said to not speak with anyone from Calabasas and kinda cut me from meeting a new person to date because I had to be ‘perfect’ until she kicked me out.”
“Well..Date pool is my middle name and I can reassured you that I’m free, mind if we get a drink at a small diner around here?”
Brandon nodded, despite not understanding his middle name but he seemed to be nice and friendly “Sure..maybe tomorrow?”
”Great, see ya B!”