I hate this life. I was a human - I thought I was. But... I went to a cafe alone on a full moon night. I was reading a book that the cafe offered me while drinking coffee. I went there to relax the day before our mid-term exam results. I kept reminding myself I did well, but I just couldn't stop myself from overthinking. I don't know what happened after. I knew I turned into a werewolf, and I hurt people, but I just didn't know how. I mean, there were other full moon nights. It wasn't like it was the first time. Yet, this happened. The next morning, about a few minutes before school, I found myself waking up on a street with no people, and my clothes were torn. I went back home to change quickly to get to school on time. I couldn't wait. I didn't want to be normal in the past, but things have changed. I realized it's kind of hard to control things. I saw my best friend, calm as before, waving at me gently. "Morning, dude," He said. "You look like you haven't slept in days." I chuckled nervously. "Right, uh, anything happened last night? You watch the news." I asked. "Oh, yes. You will like it because you are a fiction-lover freak." He teased. "A creature shaped like a werewolf was seen. The news couldn't get it, but lots of people were injured. Nobody believes it. Only the people who claim to have seen the wolf do." He replied. "Oh,..." I sighed. "Asher, I know you would have been excited... What's up?" He asked. "Er..." I thought. "Am I not showing the crazy hyper-happy emotions right now?" I asked as I forced myself to smile. "That's it... We can do investigations!" I exclaimed, lying. "Ash, are you kidding me? I thought only girls liked fiction. This is fake." Jake said. That's my best friend's name. I forgot. "It's the official news. They say it's not real, but what else can the creature be?" I asked. "I don't know. A gorilla?" He guessed. "That was the worst guess-"
"Morning, everyone!" A voice boomed. It was our professor, Mr. Kester. "Anyone excited for the results?" He asked. Most students raised their hands. He stared at me. "Asher, Jake's raising his hand. Why aren't you? You always do it." He told me, waiting for an answer. What happened? I didn't listen, but I guessed well. This happens every results day. He's asking if anyone's excited. I could only think of one answer. "Um, I'm rather nervous than excited, sir," I confessed. "Boy, you were never like that! You think you did well?" He asked. I thought I did well, but people would think I was a fool, feeling nervous, although I thought I did well. "Um... Not so sure. A surprise, I suppose?" I said nervously. Jill looked at me, knowing something was off but just not telling me. Mr. Kester laughed softly. "Alright. Okay... Jake... " He was about to announce. "Straight A's. Third Place!" Everyone clapped. "Elise... Straight A's of course! Second place!" Everyone clapped. People expected my name to be first place. Mr. Kester, not looking at the actual prize paper, announced my name. "Asher! Straight A's First-" Everyone stopped as the professor's eyes widened. "What? Um. Dave, you won first. Asher? You-..." My heart was beating. "Uh... Yes?" I thought I did well! "You failed every subject." People were whispering. "I-uh..." "You always got top... What happened?" Mr. Kester asked. "I-...I don't know." "Well, I'll hand you your report cards now." He handed. "Asher, the highest grade you got is 32%... What happened?" I wasn't a werewolf that time. "I'm not... sure. Sir, I'm surprised as you are." "I expect higher grades on the final exam. You're lucky this is mid-term." He said with a serious facial. Dave looked at me and smirked. I stayed calm... But then, he started mocking me, making me an 'L' word with his hands... I got up and ran to him as I punched him hard in the face. "ASHER!" Mr. Kester yelled loudly. "What's wrong with you?! I can't accept this. Sorry. Principal's Office!" He shouted. I gulped. I felt like something was controlling me. I used to be the quiet, smart, and best student in the class. Now, I'm some trouble-maker. I saw Jake staring at me, confused. I did what I was told, though.
Urgh. That stupid Dave. He's the one who's supposed to be in trouble. Now, he's going to the nurse! Urgh... Accept your fate, Asher. I thought as I walked to the office. I took a deep breath and was about to knock. But... I didn't. I kicked the door so hard it fell, and I went in. Then, there I was, in the room with the headmaster, glaring at me. Wh-what the heck happened?! I asked myself. "Asher Parker!" He yelled. I looked down at my hands. I said nothing. "What is wrong with you? I was going to ask why you were called here, but it seems like no explanations were needed. You are... I don't want to expel you. You were a top student after all... You're suspended for a week. You may attend today... But no exceptions for other days. You can come back next Monday, which is exactly in a week." He spoke, trying to look calm. It was Monday... I nodded without saying anything. And I left... I was going to apologize, but..."Take care of the broken door. Ha!" I said that instead and ran back to the classroom.
School didn't turn out well the rest of the day. People started talking badly about me behind my back. I tried not to mind it, and Jake distracted me and said it was a good cause, comforted me that it was okay... He asked me what happened, but no words came... I was as confused and shocked as he was, as was everyone else. Maybe even far worse than others.