Nick's eyes became wide and he jumped as the hand grabbed his shoulder. "Nick? Didn't you hear me calling you? You left your poetry notebook on the table back there." Brian said to Nick.

Nick swallowed and felt very stupid,"No sorry I didn't hear you." Nick turned around and took his notebook from Brian. A new wave of panic washed over Nick as he looked at Brian.

I bet he read my poetry. I bet he thinks I'm some sort of freak now. God I knew I couldn't trust him. He's after me like the rest of them. I can't believe he read my stuff!!

Brian laughed at Nick's facial expression,"Don't worry I didn't read it. No one did. I noticed you left it right after you left so quickly. So I grabbed it and ran after you. You sped down the hall pretty fast." Nick kinda blushed feeling stupid,"Yeah I uh, gotta piss like a race horse so you know." Nick laughed hoping Brian would believe him and then leave him alone.

Brian nodded and laughed,"Wanna go play some ball?" Normally Nick would jump at the chance but not today. Too many people would be outside near him, watching him.

"Naw, that's ok B. I think I'm just gonna take a nap or something."

"Come on, we haven't been able to play in awhile. Scared you've already gotten rusty? Think I can beat you now?"

"No way man! Fine you're on!" Nick said shutting his door. "Let's go." Nick could feel the hallway walls closing in on him. He had to get some air.

"Aight, but didn't you have to pee?" Brian asked. "Nope now come on." Nick said walking off.

Brian shook his head a little confused and followed Nick to the court outside.

After about a half hour of playing Nick had started to have enough of the game. He was losing badly because everytime he heard a noise he would turn around, making sure no one was trying to hurt him.

Brian ran up to Nick stealing the ball. Nick not paying attention jumped and fell down to the ground. Once Brian made his shot he turned and looked at Nick. "Dude you alright?" He walked over to help Nick up.

Nick stayed on the ground with a shocked look on his face. "You pushed me!" He yelled up at Brian.

Brian looked confused,"No I didn't, you fell. All I did was steal the ball." Nick shook his head and laughed now mad,"No you pushed me. You grabbed the ball and shoved me!"

"Wait a sec Nick. I did not shove you."

"Yes you did Brian!"

"No I didn't Nick. I didn't push, I didn't shove! All I did was take the ball!"

Nick stood up looking at Brian. "Yes you did Brian." Nick said through his teeth. You shoved me down hoping I'd hurt myself. Your one of them aren't you? You don't care about me.

"Whatever Nick. If I did I'm sorry I didn't mean to. I don't think I did but your the one who fell."

"Am I a liar now? I know what I felt and i felt a shove!" Nick shouted.

"Listen Nick, I'm not calling you a liar. Like I said if I did push you down I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to aight?" Brian said calmly, it was rare he got mad at Nick. He was used to Nick's fits when it came to ball.

"Yea whatever. I'm out. I gotta go pick up some stuff" Nick said walking off.

Brian stood confused wondering what Nick's problem was.

Nick asked one of the body guards to take him to a small drugstore. He was out of deodorant, toothpaste, and vitamins. He stressed the word small. He didn't want to go into any big store. Not with a lot of people around. Made him too nervous lately.

Once the car pulled into the parking lot, Nick open his door then looked up. A dark haired man was staring at him.

Oh no. Please no.

"Hey um, can you go in and get them for me? I think I need to stay in the car. I'm starting to not feel so well."Nick said closing the door watching the man who was still staring at him.

The body guard left to get his things from the store. Nick looked away trying not to watch the man watch him. Suddenly there was a knock on his window and he jumped.

Nick looked up and saw the man that had been staring at him.

Oh God, he is after me. He wants to kill me now. The man raised his hand which held paper and a pen,"Hey Mr.Carter sir, could I get your autograph? My girlfriend loves your music. You're her favorite!" Nick sighed with relief and rolled down the window. He took the paper and pen and autographed it then handed it back to the man.

"Thanks so much Nick!" The man said then walked off. Nick rolled back up his window just as the body guard got back in the car.

Nick took the bag and sat it next to him on the seat. He layed his head back and closed his eyes. What is wrong with me?