Handsome boy covers face with sack everyday to avoid shocking girls , until this happened #tales – Ty

Cnel had always hated his sack the thick rough fabric hung off his back every day like a heavy weight he couldn’t get rid of it was big ugly and everyone in school knew it but that wasn’t the worst part the worst part was the fact that the sack hid the one thing connel wished the world would never see his face connel’s father chief adaw the billionaire businessman who owned half the city had insisted that his son go to school dressed like everyone else normal humble he wanted connel to experience what it was like to be just another

Student to live without the advantage of wealth and power that meant no designer clothes no expensive shoes and certainly no fancy bags connel had no choice but to comply but it wasn’t just the sack that made him different it was the face hidden under it cnel was handsome not just good-looking but the kind of handsome that made people stop in their tracks he had sharp cheekbones a well-shaped jaw line and deep brown eyes that seemed to look straight into a person’s soul his face when uncovered would make heads turn but connel knew

That wasn’t something he wanted so every morning he would pull the bag over his head hiding his face and walking to school like everyone else if he could keep his looks a secret maybe just maybe the teasing would stop but it didn’t connel was the smartest student in legos imperial high but he had learned quickly that being smart didn’t mean people would like you being smart just meant you were different and different wasn’t always good in connel’s case it made him a target every morning as he walked through the school gates the whispers

Started some students would point and snicker while others would laugh out loud there goes sack boy looking like he’s about to carry some yam tubers to the village one student would joke why is he always wearing that sack is he trying to hide from the sun another would say cnel ignored them he had learned to but that didn’t mean it didn’t hurt every insult every mocking word felt like a small cut in his chest but he would never show it never he couldn’t if he did they’d know that they had gotten to him cnel was used to it by

Now but that didn’t make it any easier he walked past the school’s main building where the biggest crowd of students stood they were all laughing and chatting with their friends wearing the latest rs the newest shoes tony the most popular student in the school was right in the middle of the crowd tony had everything looks brains and a father who could buy anything he wanted cnel had heard tony’s laugh from a mile away the sound was loud and confident almost as if he thought the whole world should be paying attention to him and they did

Everyone did tony was the king of lagos imperial high he ruled with an easy smile and a sharp tongue and he hated hated connel connel didn’t know why tony hated him he had never done anything to deserve it but that didn’t matter tony had made it his mission to make connel’s life miserable every day tony found new ways to remind connel that he was beneath him hey sack boy tony would shout whenever connel walked past him his voice dripping with mockery didn’t know you were still alive under that bag i thought you’d disappear into it by now

Connel kept his head down pretending he hadn’t heard but he always felt tony’s eyes on him burning into the back of his neck it was the same thing every day watch out tony amaka tony’s girlfriend would chime in laughing with her friends sack boy’s going to hide in that bag and disappear before we can even see his face the girls around her would laugh and kunnel would hear the laughter echoing in his ears as he walked away they made it sound like it was a joke but kel knew it wasn’t they hated him all of them did it wasn’t just

Tony and amaka it was everyone the school was divided into groups and cnel was an outsider in every one of them the nerds they didn’t want to be seen with him thinking he was too smart too different the popular kids they looked down on him like he was nothing more than a punching bag even the quiet kids avoided him scared they might end up like him if they got too close connel didn’t mind though he didn’t need their company he had his books and that was enough for him books were his escape when things got too loud when the

Teasing got too bad he could always count on his studies he could bury himself in the pages of a good textbook and forget about the world for a while cnel had always been smart from the moment he could read he devoured every book he could find his father chief ataw was proud of his son’s intelligence but didn’t want cnel to be too confident don’t let anyone know who you are his father had told him since he was a child the world doesn’t need to see your face the world doesn’t need to know what you’re capable of cnel didn’t fully

Understand why his father was so secretive but he obeyed wearing his sack hiding his face it wasn’t easy but it was the way he had to live today like every other day connel made his way to his first class holding his books tightly he wasn’t in the mood for more teasing not today he had an important exam coming up and his mind was focused that was the only thing that kept him sane the knowledge that his intelligence could take him far no one could take that from him but the moment he stepped into his first class he knew things were

Going to be different today look it’s zack boy dei one of tony’s closest friends shouted across the room drawing everyone’s attention i bet he’s hiding some serious magic tricks under under that sack maybe he’s going to pull a rabbit out of it the class erupted into laughter connel ignored them and sat at his desk keeping his eyes on his books but he could feel the eyes on him the whispers behind his back they never stopped as the teacher mrs okafor walked into the classroom the room fell silent but that didn’t stop the teasing dei

Whispered to his friend is he going to take the sack off for once or are we going to have to wait for his big reveal connel kept his head down his fingers running over the cover of his book he couldn’t let them see how much it hurt he couldn’t show them that they were getting to him but the truth was it was getting harder every day the teasing the whispers the way everyone treated him like he was invisible it was starting to break him connel didn’t know how much longer he could keep going like this the bell rang and the class began connel

Focused on his work trying to block out the noise noise he knew that the one thing he could control was his grades if he could just keep doing well in school if he could just keep being the smartest kid in the class then maybe they would leave him alone but deep down he knew that wasn’t true it wasn’t his grades they cared about it was who he was and connel wasn’t ready to show anyone who he really was not yet as the day went on cunel could feel the familiar weight of his sack on his back the teasing still echoing in his ears but but one thought

Stayed in his mind he had to get through today he had to get through this week he had to survive because there was something bigger coming something he couldn’t yet explain but he could feel it building this wasn’t just another school day today something was going to change and cnel wasn’t sure if he was ready for it cnel sat in his seat trying hard to focus on the math problems in front of him the numbers on the page blurred as he tried to block out the loud chatter coming from the back of the class he could already feel tony’s eyes

On him and he knew that trouble was coming hey sack boy you’re going to solve all the problems for us tony’s voice rang out loud and sharp cutting through the murmur of the class connel didn’t look up he had learned by now that ignoring tony was the best way to handle it tony didn’t like being ignored though and that just made him angrier hey sack boy tony’s voice rose and a few of his friends snickered you think you’re too smart for us you’re too good to even talk to us connel still didn’t look up he wasn’t about to let tony get

To him but the longer he sat there the more he could feel the tension building in the air it wasn’t just the mocking it was the way tony made everyone around him join in connel could feel the eyes of the whole class on him some of them were laughing some were just watching waiting for cnel to react but he couldn’t not today day not ever you know tony dei one of tony’s friends spoke up maybe we should have a little fun with sack boy today let’s see if we can get him to finally take off that sack and show us what’s underneath the whole

Class erupted in laughter and cunel felt his heart tighten he could feel the heat on his face but he couldn’t let them see it he couldn’t show them that it hurt so he sat still focusing on his workbook pretending he didn’t hear a thing hey sack boy tony shouted again this time right in connel’s ear why you so scared to show us your face you hide behind that ugly bag every day like it’s going to protect you cnel didn’t answer he didn’t have to everyone knew what they were trying to do they wanted him to snap they wanted him to lose control but

Connel wouldn’t give them that satisfaction as the bell rang signaling the end of the lesson cnel grabbed his things quickly standing up to leave needed to get out of there before they followed him but as he walked towards the door he felt a hand grab his shoulder he turned around to see tony standing behind him his face filled with a mocking smile where you running off to sack boy tony asked his voice dripping with sarcasm you going to hide in your little corner now connel stood there trying to keep his voice steady leave me

Alone tony tony’s smirk grew wider and he shoved cnel back into his seat make me he said connel was ready to stand up to walk away but something inside him held him back something told him that if he didn’t take a stand now things would only get worse just stop tony connel said quietly why do you always pick on me tony’s expression shifted just for a second from smug to confused pick on you he repeated you think i’m picking on you n man i’m just having some fun can’t you take a joke connel shook his head it’s

Not funny tony tony’s face hardened and his friends behind him started to laugh louder oh look at that sack boy’s going to cry now dei yelled connel’s fists clenched at his sides but he kept his breath steady he wasn’t going to let them see him upset he wasn’t going to give them that victory tony leaned in closer his voice low but cutting you’re nothing but a joke cnel you’re nothing but a nerve with a sack on your back you’ll never be anything more connel’s heart raced but he said nothing he knew that arguing would only make things

Worse he grabbed his bag lifted it over his shoulder and turned toward the door again ignoring tony’s taunts where you going sack boy tony shouted one last time you going to hide again like always connel didn’t answer he didn’t have to he just kept walking his steps quick his mind focused on getting out of that room he couldn’t stand being around tony and his friends anymore he needed space he needed to breathe as he stepped out into the hallway connel felt the cool air hit his face the noise from the classroom

Faded into the background as he made his way to the school’s courtyard he leaned against the brick wall taking a deep breath he wasn’t crying he didn’t even feel like crying but there was a pressure in his chest a tightness that wouldn’t go away it was wasn’t just the teasing it was everything it was the fact that no matter how smart he was no matter how hard he tried to stay invisible he would always be that kid in the sack he would always be the outsider connel hated it he hated the way tony made him feel like he was less than

Everyone else he hated the way his classmates laughed at him behind his back but most of all he hated that he couldn’t do anything about it a voice snapped cnel out of his thoughts hey cnel turned to see a girl standing by the gate watching him it was amaka tony’s girlfriend amaka connel muttered his voice barely above a whisper what’s the matter cnel amaka asked her tone mocking but curious tony hurt your feelings again connel didn’t say anything he didn’t want to engage with her he knew what she was doing trying to

Get under his skin but he wasn’t going to give her that power i think you should just take off that sack cnel amaka continued continued stepping closer maybe then you’d actually have some friends you’d be just like tony you could fit in with the rest of us connel felt his chest tighten i’m fine the way i am he said his voice steady i don’t need anyone’s approval amaka laughed yeah right she said shaking her head you’ll never be good enough for us connel you’re just some poor kid trying to act like you’re better than everyone

Else connel looked at her his eyes hardening i’m not trying to be better than anyone i’m just trying to survive amaka took a step back her smile fading slightly she looked at him her eyes narrowing and for a moment connel thought he saw something else something like respect flicker across her face but it was gone as quickly as it appeared whatever amaka muttered turning away you’re just a waste of time connel watched her walk off a strange feeling settling in his stomach he knew that amaka didn’t like him but for the first

Time he wondered if she actually saw him maybe she didn’t care about him the way tony did but there was something different in the way she spoke to him something that didn’t seem so cruel connel pushed the thought aside and made his way to his next class his mind already on the homework he had to finish he couldn’t waste time thinking about amaka or tony he had bigger things to worry about like the upcoming student council elections the bell rang loud signaling the start of the school’s assembly connel sat quietly at his desk

Fingers tapping nervously on his textbook he could feel the anticipation in the air today the school would announce the candidates for the upcoming student council election connel had heard about it for weeks now but it still felt strange to think that he might actually be a part of it gather round everyone mrs okafor called out as she walked into the auditorium the students shuffled into the seats buzzing with excitement cnel sat near the back as usual trying to blend into the crowd he had no intention of getting involved

In the election the last thing he wanted was to be seen but in a way he felt like it would be easier to let the storm pass and stay unnoticed mrs okafor stood in front of the group her hands folded in front of her she was tall and strict but even she seemed to be in a good mood today i have some important news for all of you the student council elections are coming up and we’re going to have some new candidates this year she smiled looking around at the students this is your chance to be a leader to help make

Your school a better place cunel shifted in his seat his heart was racing and he tried to focus on mrs okafor’s words but his mind kept drifting it was hard to focus with all the noise from the other students all right mrs okafor continued let’s get started first i’d like to introduce our first candidate for president she paused for dramatic effect tony alumi the crowd erupted into cheers and claps tony was the golden boy of the school tall confident and always at the center of attention he smiled as he stood up waving to the crowd like he was

Already the president the applause didn’t surprise cnel it was expected everyone loved tony thanks thanks everybody tony said grinning his voice was smooth full of charm i’m here today because i believe in this school and i believe in all of you together we can make this place even better so vote for me and we’ll take this school to the next level connel could feel the energy in the room the way everyone hung on tony’s every word the cheers only grew louder as tony stood proudly at the front of the room couldn’t help but feel

A little sick inside tony had everything good looks popularity and now he was running for president the whole school adored him and cnel knew that there was no way he could compete with that next mrs okafor said we have a surprise candidate this person was nominated by some of his classmates he’s not running because he wants attention he’s running because he wants to make a difference please welcome connel adiw connel fro r the room went silent for a moment connel thought he might have heard wrong but no mrs okafor was smiling at him and the

Rest of the room was staring connel’s heart sank he had never wanted this he had never asked for it but here he was the new kid everyone would soon be talking about theack boy was now officially in the running tony turned and looked at connel with a smirk on his face sack boy running for president he muttered loud enough for cnel to hear the students surround him giggled connel felt his face flush with heat he could hear the whispers now could feel them closing in on him this was a nightmare cnel slowly stood up his hands trembling

Uh thank you he mumbled trying to keep his voice steady i’m i’m running because i think we can all do better this school can be more than just a place to study we can make it a community his words were awkward but there was a sinc ity in them that wasn’t lost on a few students connel kept his head down trying not to look at the others but he could still hear the snickers the laughter the disbelief all right connel good luck mrs okafor said clearly surprised by his speech she gave him a small nod and cnel quickly sat down his heart was pounding

And his face burned he wished he could just disappear all right everyone now that we’ve heard from the candidates let’s get ready for the election campaign each candidate will have a chance to speak to the school tomorrow get your speeches ready and remember this is your chance to make an impact the bell rang again signaling the end of the assembly cnel sat still staring at his desk his mind was spinning what had he just done why had he agreed to this he didn’t want to be in the spotlight he hated it all he wanted was to hide

Behind his sack to stay invisible but now he was officially part of the election and there was no turning back as the students filed out of the auditorium tony walked past cnel his smirk still in place so you’re really going through with this tony said his voice dripping with mockery you think you’re some kind of hero now huh what are you going to do solve all our problems with that brain of yours cnel didn’t answer he couldn’t all he wanted was to get away from tony from the laughter from the attention but tony

Wasn’t done you really think people are going to vote for you you can’t even take that stupid sack off you’re a joke connel a joke connel clenched his fists but he didn’t speak he couldn’t the more he spoke the more tony and his friends would have to laugh at him so he stayed silent keeping his eyes on the ground tony stepped closer his voice lowering to a a whisper you’re going to lose you know that right no one cares about what you have to say you’re just the nerd with the bag cnel stayed quiet his heart beating fast he had to remind himself

That tony’s words didn’t matter but in that moment they felt like they did his hands shook as he held his books tightly against his chest good luck sack boy tony said before turning and walking off his friends following behind connel stood there alone his mind racing he couldn’t believe what was happening he had never imagined he’d be running for student council president felt ridiculous he wasn’t a leader he wasn’t even a part of the crowd he was just cnel the boy with the sack who everyone made fun of but something about the idea

Of standing up for the school standing up for himself started to spark a small fire inside him maybe he wasn’t the most popular maybe he wasn’t the most confident but he was smart and he had ideas maybe just maybe this election was his chance to make a real difference but first he needed to survive the next few days and that was going to be a lot harder than he thought cnel had never been so nervous in his life his hands were shaking as he stood outside the classroom waiting for his turn to give his campaign speech he could hear the

Other students talking laughing and the low murmur of voices it sounded like the whole school was in there watching ing he didn’t know what to expect his heart was racing how could he compete with tony tony was everything the school wanted in a leader handsome popular confident and then there was cnel the boy in the sack who everyone made fun of what chance did he have he looked down at his feet trying to calm himself his father had always told him to do his best no matter what people will respect you for your mind connel not your

Appearance he had said never let anyone make you feel less because of what you wear or how you look connel pulled in a deep breath and walked into the room next up connel added w mrs okafor said with a smile motioning for connel to step up to the front of the classroom connel felt his stomach flip the students eyes were on him and he could feel tony’s mocking gaze from the back of the room tony had been making jokes all day about connel’s campaign laughing with his friends making sure cunel knew that no one took him seriously connel

Walked to the front his legs feeling like they were made of jelly he set his papers on the desk and looked at the crowd trying to steady his nerves hello everyone he said his voice quieter than he wanted it to be i know most of you don’t know me very well and i guess that’s okay he paused for a moment the classroom was silent and cunel could hear his heartbeat pounding in his ears i’m running for student counsil because i believe things can be better he said trying to sound confident we have a great school but we can make it even

Better we can make it a place where everyone feels included no matter who they are cnel felt a little more relaxed as he spoke his words starting to flow more easily i might not be the most popular guy in the room i know i’m not the one everyone’s talking about but i promise you i’ve got ideas i think i can make this school better for all of us connel looked over at tony who was sitting in the back with a smirk on his face he could feel the weight of tony’s gaze but he forced himself to keep going i know what it’s like to feel

Left out to feel like you don’t belong connel said his voice growing a little stronger but that doesn’t mean we have to stay on the outside we can all be a part of something we can change how we treat each other and how we work together as a school connel paused again his eyes scanning the room he could see some of the students nodding their expressions softening he took another deep breath feeling a little braver now so if you vote for me i’ll work hard to make sure everyone gets a chance no one will feel like they don’t matter i want

Us to be a team i want us to support each other and i’ll do my best to make sure that happens connel smiled weakly hoping he had said enough he knew his speech wasn’t perfect he wasn’t like tony who could talk for hours and have everyone laughing but he said what he needed to say he believed in it when cnel finished there was a quiet pause no one said anything right away and it made him feel like maybe he had said something wrong but then slowly a few students clapped it wasn’t much but it was something connel looked over at the

Other candidates feeling a little better tony was leaning back in his chair arms folded his usual smirk still on his face connel didn’t expect anything else from him tony had never been the type to encourage anyone but himself as the next candidate got up to speak connel quietly returned to his seat his heart was still pounding but at least it was over later that day during lunch cnel found a quiet corner in the cafeteria to sit by himself he didn’t want to deal with the noise or the whispers from the other

Students he needed some time to think he was halfway through his meal when he felt someone tap him on the shoulder he turned around to see dei standing behind him with a smug look on his face well well well look who’s trying to play the hero dei said his voice dripping with sarcasm you actually think people are going to vote for you connel you really think anyone cares what you have to say cnel didn’t respond he didn’t want to give de the satisfaction of knowing that his words bothered him instead he took a

Bite of his food pretending not not to notice you know de continued sitting down across from cnel you’re just wasting your time you’re going to lose and when you do we’re all going to laugh about it tunnel looked up meeting de’s eyes he didn’t want to let dei get to him but something about the way dei spoke so sure of himself made connel feel small you’re not even in the running connel dei said sneering you’re a joke a nerd in a sack connel felt his fists clench he wanted to say something back to tell dei that he wasn’t a joke

That he was doing this for himself not to impress anyone but the words stuck in his throat just then tony walked by smirking at cnel what’s up sack boy still think you can win this thing everyone knows it’s mine already cnel didn’t answer his jaw tightening tony was right tony had the votes he had the popularity no one was going to vote for kunnel but then something strange happened de looked over at tony and said hey you know maybe you should give kunnel a chance he’s not as bad as we thought connel blinked surprised was dei

Actually being nice tony didn’t seem impressed what are you serious connel no one cares about that guy he turned to connel with a cold look you’re going to lose sack boy that’s the reality connel sat quietly not sure what to to say tony’s words still stung but there was something different in de’s tone maybe just maybe cnel wasn’t completely alone he kept his eyes down pushing his food around his plate he wasn’t sure if dei had really meant it but something about the way the conversation had shifted made him feel like maybe he had a chance

Not with tony not with dei but with himself that afternoon connel went to his last class of the day still feeling the weight of the lunchroom conversation it had been a strange experience hearing dej actually defend him even for a moment he knew it wasn’t going to change anything with tony but it made him feel a little more hopeful as he entered the classroom he was surprised to see some of his classmates already talking to each other exchanging ideas about the election a few of them nodded at him as he walked by and he couldn’t help but

Notice that there seemed to be less laughter less pointing than usual connel made his way to his seat thinking about the election the speech and the strange conversation with dei maybe he wasn’t as invisible as he thought maybe just maybe things were starting to change the next few days after the campaign speech were filled with a strange mix of excitement and dread cnel didn’t know how to feel on the one hand he had made it this far he was officially a candidate in the student council election but on the other hand it felt like nothing had

Really changed tony was still making jokes his friends were still laughing at him he still wore the sack still tried to stay invisible but something about it all felt different now connel had put himself out there spoken up and maybe just maybe people were starting to listen he still had a long way to go but for the first time connel believed that maybe he had a chance that was until the news broke it started with a whisper during lunch connel was sitting in his usual spot by the window staring out at the schoolyard

When he overheard a group of students talking in hushed voices did you hear about the principal one of them said connel leaned in slightly trying not to look too obvious but the curiosity was eating at him he couldn’t help but eaves drop i heard he’s been messing with the school’s funds like a lot of money another voice replied it’s all over the place some shady deals going on behind the scenes connel’s heart skipped a beat what did they mean the principal mr yy had always been strict but he never seemed like the type to get involved in

Anything shady connel frowned trying to make sense of what they were saying are you sure the first voice asked i heard the teachers were involved too they’ve been giving grades to students for a price some of them are in on it the conversation continued but cnel couldn’t focus anymore his mind was racing he felt a cold shiver run down his spine this wasn’t just some small rumor it was a scandal a big one and if it was true it could shake the school to its core connel spent the rest of the day in a days he couldn’t concentrate on his

Classes the whispers were everywhere now and it seemed like every student was talking about the scandal everyone except tony tony as always was sitting at the back of the classroom with his friends smiling making jokes but connel could tell he could tell that even tony was bothered there was something in his eyes at the end of the school day cnel was walking down the hallway when he bumped into mrs okafor his history teacher she looked unusually tense her brow furrowed as she hurried past him good afternoon mrs okafor connel said

Trying to sound casual she glanced at him but instead of smiling like she usually did her expression was sharp she looked around quickly almost like she was checking if anyone was listening con i need to speak with you she said in a low voice her tone serious celk heart raced what was this about mrs okafor was a kind teacher but she never acted like this sure mrs okafor what’s going on he asked trying to keep his voice steady she looked around once more before leaning in closer there’s something you need to know you should be careful

Things are about to get ugly and you don’t want to get caught up in it connel’s eyes widen what do you mean mrs okafor sighed her face showing the weariness of someone who had been holding in a secret for far too long the corruption everything you’ve heard it’s true the principal and some of the teachers have been involved in illegal activities and now it’s all coming out it’s going to cause chaos and some people are going to do anything to cover it up cnel was stunned but what does that have to do with me nothing she

Said quickly but just be careful who you trust that’s all i’m saying connel nodded still in shock as mrs okafor turned and walked quickly down the hall his mind was racing corruption a scandal involving the teachers and the principal it sounded like something out of a movie but it was happening at his school and cnel had no idea how deep it went the next day things escalated quickly cnel was walking down the hallway trying to avoid tony and his friends when he saw a group of students gathered around the school bulletin board a large notice was

Pinned up and people were whispering excitedly pointing at the paper cnel walked over curiosity eating at him he read the notice it was a statement from the school administration confirming that an investigation was underway regarding the principal and several teachers the notice explained that the school was aware of the corruption and that steps were being taken to address it but there was more the notice mentioned that a number of students were involved in the scandal as well some names had already been dropped but they

Hadn’t revealed all of them yet connel’s heart skipped a beat what did this mean for the student council election was he going to be dragged into this mess somehow cnel tried to find out more but the students around him were too busy talking about the scandal some were laughing some were shocked but all of them had the same look in their eyes fear the school had been a place of order and control for so long and now it felt like everything was falling apart that afternoon during lunch connel couldn’t shake the feeling that

Something was going to happen he was sitting in his usual corner poking at his food when dei came up to him his face serious cnel dei said lowering his voice so no one could hear i’ve been hearing things this scandal it’s bigger than we thought and people are starting to blame others for what happened connel looked up at dei confused blame who the teachers de shook his head no the students some of the teachers bribe students to get better grades and now they’re saying the students were in on it too people are pointing fingers at

Everyone cnel felt his stomach turn he had to be careful he couldn’t let anyone think he was involved in anything illegal his campaign his whole reputation could be ruined in an instant i don’t know what’s going to happen next dei said looking over his shoulder nervously but there’s talk of the student council being canell and that means you won’t get a chance to run they might stop everything celk heart sank he had worked so hard to even be in this election and now everything was falling apart he wasn’t just worried about

Losing he was worried about his reputation he wasn’t involved in any of this corruption but would anyone believe that would they see him as just another part of the mess i need to talk to someone about this cnel muttered de nodded his expression more serious than cnel had ever seen it just be careful connel you don’t want to get caught up in this it’s not something you can just walk away from cnel stood up still trying to make sense of everything the election the scandal and his future it all felt like it was spiraling out of

Control he didn’t know what was going to happen next but he knew he had to find out more more he couldn’t just let the whole school turn against him he had no choice he had to figure out how to clear his name and fast the rest of the day felt like a blur connel’s mind was filled with thoughts of the scandal he could barely focus in class the whispers and stares distracting him at every turn he kept his head down his heart heavy with the weight of everything that had happened as he made his way out of the building at the end of the day connel

Saw tony standing by the gates talking to his friends he was laughing his usual cocky grin on his face but something was different cnel couldn’t put his finger on it but there was a change in the air hey sack boy tony called out his voice mocking as always you scared is the scandal too much for you to handle cnel walked past him refusing to engage he had enough to worry about without getting dragged into another one of tony’s games but he couldn’t shake the feeling that this was just the beginning the scandal wasn’t

Over yet and cnel wasn’t sure if he was ready for what was coming next the days following the revelation of the scandal felt like a blur for cnel the entire school was in chaos the whispers were louder the laughter more mocking and no one seemed to know what to believe anymore students were suddenly more cautious unsure of who to trust the administration had promised to handle the situation but it seemed like the only thing growing faster than the rumors was the tension in the air connel did his best to ignore it all he focused

On his studies keeping his head down the election seemed like a distant memory now who cared about a student council when the entire school was falling apart but even as things seemed to spiral out of control connel couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right he felt like he had to do something he didn’t know what but he couldn’t just stand by and watch everything burn then came the day when everything changed started like any other day connel was walking to his next class trying to avoid tony and his friends he had been

Keeping to himself a lot more lately not wanting to deal with the mocking comments or the laughter but today as he was walking down the hallway he heard something that made him stop dead in his tracks don’t you dare speak up tony came a voice from the hallway connel turned his head recognizing the voice instantly it was mrs okaf for the history teacher she was standing outside the teacher’s lounge talking to tony who was smirking at her her arms were crossed and she looked like she was trying to keep her cool you don’t scare me mrs okafor tony

Said his voice dripping with arrogance you can’t control what’s happening here this school is falling apart and you can’t fix it no one can connel could see the tension building in mrs okafor’s face her brow was furrowed her lips tight she was clearly trying to keep the situation under control but tony wasn’t making it easy you’re right mrs okafor said her voice sharp this school is falling apart because of people like you people who think they can get away with anything but i’m not going to stand by and watch you destroy everything kunnel

Felt a knot in his stomach he didn’t know what was happening but it didn’t seem good he couldn’t hear all the details but he could tell something serious was going down he stepped forward slowly hoping to get a better look that’s when he saw the group of older students coming down the hallway connel froze they looked angry really angry they were from the same group that tony hung out with but these were older students some of them who had been suspended before cnel had heard rumors about them they were trouble tony saw

Them too and his expression shifted the smirk faded as he realized what was happening you have no idea what you’re messing with tony said to mrs okafor his voice low and threatening you can’t stop what’s coming no one can connel watched as tony turned and walked away his gang following him they moved with purpose like they had something planned connel felt his heart pound in his chest what was going on what were they planning he couldn’t ignore it any longer he had to find out kunnel watched the group disappear around the corner mrs okafor

Was still still standing there looking frustrated but determined cnel felt a strange feeling rise inside him something he hadn’t felt in a long time it wasn’t fear it was something else something that made him want to do something without thinking connel rushed down the hallway after them he didn’t know what he was going to do but he knew he had to act fast there was no way he could let tony and his friends get away with whatever they were planning connel rounded the corner just in time to see tony and his group slipping into a back

Room near the school storage area he didn’t know what they were doing but it wasn’t good he had to stop them connel pushed the door open slowly trying not to make any noise the room was dimly lit but he could see tony standing at the front speaking to the older students his voice was low but cnel could still hear the words i’m telling you it’s all going to be fine tony was saying we have everything in place we just need a little more time and no one will be able to touch us cnel didn’t know exactly what tony was talking about but he could

Tell it wasn’t good he had to warn someone but before he could even think of what to do one of the older students a big guy with a scar on his cheek turned and saw cnel standing in the doorway what are you doing here the guy growled taking a step forward connel froze his mind raced but nothing came out he didn’t know how to talk his way out of this he just had to think fast i i saw you guys coming in here cnel stammered his voice shaking i i thought i heard something i didn’t mean to to spy on you the guy with the scar didn’t

Look convinced you’re lying he said his voice low and threatening what were you really doing here connel’s heart pounded in his chest he was trapped if he didn’t do something they were going to hurt him he looked around his eyes sc scanning the room looking for anything he could use to defend himself that’s when he saw it an old broomstick leaning against the wall without thinking connel grabbed it swinging it out in front of him the guy with the scar stopped in his tracks his eyes widening in surprise connel took a

Step back raising the broomstick in front of him like it was a shield stay away from me cnel said his voice trembling but firm for a moment no one moved tony and the others were watching but no one was saying anything connel’s heart was racing he had no idea what to do but he knew he had to stand his ground then something surprising happened the guy with the scar stepped back raising his hands in a mock surrender all right all right he said his voice still cold you’re lucky today sack boy but don’t think this means

You’re off the hook we’ll deal with you later connel didn’t wait to see what they would do next he turned and ran the sound of his footsteps echoing through the hallway he didn’t stop until he reached the safety of the classroom his heart was still racing and his hands were shaking he had no idea what was really going on but he knew one thing for sure tony and his group were up to something and connel had just gotten a glimpse of it he didn’t know if he could stop them but he couldn’t let it go he had to do something as the day ended

Connel knew his life had just taken it turn he wasn’t just running for student council anymore he was in something much bigger and he had no idea what was coming next the tension in the school had only gotten worse since connel’s confrontation with tony and his friends everywhere he went there was an air of unease the students talked in hush tones their eyes flicking nervously around as if they were expecting something bad to happen at any moment the corruption scandal had shaken everyone and cunel couldn’t help but feel like he was right

In the middle of it all the day of the end ofe gala arrived and it seemed like the whole school was waiting for something the galla was supposed to be a celebration but with everything going on it felt more like a ticking time bomb connel didn’t know what to expect but he couldn’t ignore the uneasy feeling gnawing at him he had been avoiding tony as much as possible but he knew that wouldn’t last the election was getting closer and he was starting to feel the weight of the respons ability on his shoulders was he really ready to lead

Could he handle the pressure all these questions swirled in his mind as he stood in front of his mirror trying to prepare for the evening cnel had never been one to care about appearances but tonight felt different it wasn’t just about the gala it wasn’t just about the election tonight he was going to reveal himself truly reveal himself for the first time in front of everyone he could no longer hide in the shadows behind his sack his father had always told him to be humble to hide his wealth to live a life of simplicity but connel was

Beginning to wonder if that was the right path the invitation to the gala had been clear everyone was to attend in formal attire it was supposed to be a night to honor the students but connel had no idea what kind of honor they were talking about he knew that the election and the scandal would be the main topic of conversation and he didn’t want to face it but he had no choice he stepped into the sleek black suit his father had arranged for him felt strange the fabric was smooth the fit perfect connel looked

At his reflection for the first time he felt like someone else his usual self the boy hiding behind the sack was nowhere to be found tonight he was someone else someone people didn’t expect the school hall was full of students dressed in their finest clothes it was a night of elegance the lights sparkling above and the sound of music drifting in the background connel could see tony and his friends laughing and joking in the corner tony as always was at the center of everything he had on a sharp suit his usual confident smirk on

His face cnel noticed how everyone gravitated toward him their eyes shining with admiration but cnel couldn’t focus on tony he was too distracted by the strange feeling inside him he knew that tonight everything was going to change he just didn’t know how as connel walked into the room heads turned the whispers started almost immediately the students looked at him their eyes wide surprised for a second connel felt the weight of their stairs on him but then he stood taller breathing deeply forcing himself to walk with his head held high he

Wasn’t hiding anymore the buzz in the room grew louder and it wasn’t just because cnel was in a suit it was because of the way he looked connel had always been a handsome boy but tonight dressed in the expensive suit with his hair neatly combed and his face finally revealed he looked different the students who had once laughed at him now stared unsure of what to make of him connel was no longer the shy awkward boy in the sack he was someone else someone they didn’t know how to place connel stood in the corner his back straight

His eyes scanned the room he saw a maka from across the hall she was with tony talking and laughing with her friends but as her eyes met connel’s she froze for a moment there was silence between them and connel could feel the tension amaka quickly looked away but connel saw the way her expression shifted it wasn’t mocking this time it was something else connel had never been interested in what amaka thought of him but tonight it felt different she had always been one of tony’s biggest supporters but now with

Him standing there fully dressed and with his face visible connel wondered if she saw him in a new light the music played on and connel felt a strange mix of discomfort and pride he had revealed himself to the world but now that the moment was here he wasn’t sure how to feel should he be proud should he be scared or was he just a fool for thinking that anything had changed connel hey connel cnel turned to see de walking toward him de had been one of the few students who had spoken to him with any kindness connel hadn’t really thought much of it

At first but now as he looked at dei he realized how much their interactions had changed dei wasn’t like tony trying to tear him down he was just different wow dei said his eyes wide as he took in celk appearance you look amazing man cunel sm smiled awkwardly thanks he muttered not sure what to say no really dei continued i didn’t expect you to pull this off i mean i always knew you were smart but you’re kind of a whole new person now huh connel couldn’t help but laugh nervously i guess so i’m not the only one who noticed dei said

Looking around people are talking everyone’s surprised but in a good way they didn’t know what to expect from you cnel nodded feeling a little better but then as he looked around he saw tony again this time tony was watching him his face a mix of confusion and something else something cnel couldn’t quite place tony wasn’t laughing he wasn’t mocking he was just staring connel could feel tony’s gaze on him and for a moment he wondered if tony was actually thinking about what he’d said before had connel actually done

Something right or was it all just another mistake connel a voice shouted connel turned to see mrs okafor approaching her smile warm as always you look fantastic i knew you had it in you she said with a laugh thanks mrs okafor connel said still feeling a little self-conscious you’ve come a long way she added her eyes sparkling don’t let anyone tell you otherwise you’ve got this tunnel smiled but the feeling didn’t last long he could still feel tony’s eyes on him he could feel the weight of everything his past the

Election the scandal pressing down on him at that moment mrs okafor stepped aside to make room for the headmaster who was about to make an announcement connel stood silently waiting for what was coming next it was the moment of truth he had revealed himself but now the real test was yet to come students friends faculty the headmaster said his voice booming across the room tonight is a celebration of all the hard work dedication and spirit that each one of you has shown throughout the year as we prepare for our final event we will

Announce the student council president for the upcoming year the ballots have been counted and we are ready to reveal the results connel’s stomach tightened he wasn’t ready for this he had thought he was but now standing there with everyone watching him he wasn’t so sure what if he didn’t win what if he failed now the headmaster continued letun announce the winner the room went silent connel could feel his heartbeat in his throat he stood there trying to breathe trying to stay calm but all he could hear was the sound of his own pulse the

Headmaster smiled the next student council president is connel addy w the room exploded into noise some students cheered others looked shocked connel felt like his feet were frozen to the floor he didn’t know what to feel the applause was louder than he had ever imagined but all he could hear was the sound of his own breath he had one he was going to be the next president of the student council as cnel made his way to the stage the applause grew louder he stood there frozen for a moment before raising his hand in acknowledgement it

Wasn’t just the title it wasn’t just the win it was the realization that for the first time connel wasn’t the outsider anymore he had made it the applause in the auditorium felt like it would never end cnel stood there his hands shaking as he held the microphone unsure of what to say his mind was racing but he couldn’t find the words how could he speak to these people the same people who had once mocked him laughed at him treated him like he was invisible but here he was the new student council president the whole school was watching him they

Had chosen him he had won not just because of his intelligence but because something had changed he had changed the crowd began to quiet down and cnel finally found his voice thank you he started his voice a little shaky i i didn’t expect this i didn’t think i would even make it this far but here i am and i owe it all to you he took a deep breath looking out at the students feeling the weight of the moment i wasn’t always the guy you’d expect to win an election i wasn’t the most popular i wasn’t the one everyone

Noticed but i believed in what i was saying i believe we can all be better we can do better we can make this school a place where everyone is respected no matter who they are what they look like or where they come from we can make this school a community cnel paused for a moment letting his words sink in he looked at the faces in the crowd some of them were nodding others were still in shock and a few of them like tony were staring at him like they couldn’t believe it i promise to work as hard as i can for all of you cnel continued i

Won’t let anyone be left out i won’t let anyone feel like they don’t belong because we all do and together we can make this place better than it’s ever been he finished his heart still pounding in his chest the crowd erupted into applause again this time louder and more genuine than before connel smiled but it was a smile filled with disbelief he had done it he had won he was finally a part of something something bigger than just surviving high school he was part of making it better the night after the gala felt like a dream connel

Couldn’t quite believe everything that had happened he had been so used to hiding to keeping his head down to trying not to stand out and now here he was the leader of the school the thoughts still felt surreal as he walked through the school corridors the next day everything seemed different he could feel the change in the air the way people looked at him he had always been the outsider the boy in the sack but now he was someone they looked to for guidance people were nodding at him as he walked by some even saying hello and

Connel couldn’t help but smile it wasn’t just that he had won the election it was that he had finally stepped into his own for the first time in a long time time connel didn’t feel like he was hiding anymore and he wasn’t just hiding his face he had been hiding from himself connel made his way to the student council office where his first meeting as president was about to begin he had a lot of ideas he had a lot of plans and he was determined to make sure those plans didn’t stay just ideas he was going to make sure they happened when he

Walked in he saw the other members of the student council already sitting at the table talking quietly amongst themselves they looked up as he entered and there was a brief moment of silence before they all stood up and applauded connel felt a rush of pride this was his team now these were his people connel congratulations man dei said with a wide grin shaking his hand i can’t believe you actually did it you really surprised everyone connel smiled still feeling a little overwhelmed by all the attention thanks dei but we have a lot of work to

Do we can’t just stop here we have to make sure this school really changes we can’t go back to the way things were the other council members nodded and the room fell into a serious silence as they sat down to start the meeting cnel took a deep breath and began i’ve been thinking about what we can do he started and i want us to focus on the things that matter most first we need to make sure everyone feels included we need to have more activities more more events that bring everyone together no matter what group they belong to it’s not just

About making the school look good it’s about making the people in it feel good the council members nodded again and connel could tell that they were starting to see things the way he did this wasn’t just about popularity it was about real change we also need to address the issues with bullying cnel continued i know a lot of people feel left out feel like they don’t fit in i’ve been there and i know how it feels we need to have workshops discussions anything that can help people understand each other better one

Of the council members a girl named tou raised her hand that’s a great idea connel but don’t you think we should also talk about the problems with the administration with the corruption and all the stuff that happened connel’s heart skipped a beat he had been hoping that the issue of corruption wouldn’t come up but now that it had he knew he couldn’t avoid it i know it’s a tough time topic but we can’t just ignore it he said his voice steady we need to make sure this school is a place where everyone can feel safe and respected and

That includes fixing the system that failed so many people we can’t let it happen again there was a brief silence as everyone absorbed his words then dej spoke up again i’m with you connel we all are we need to make sure things change we’ll support you all the way connel smiled feeling the weight of the moment moment this was it this was his chance to make a real difference and for the first time he didn’t feel like he was doing it alone after the meeting cnel walked through the school halls again but this time it felt different he

Wasn’t just passing through he was a part of it now he was no longer the boy in the sack hiding from the world he was cnel adaw the student council president and he was ready to make the changes he had always believed in as he made his way toward his next class cnel spotted tony tony was standing with his usual group of friends laughing about something but when tony saw cnel the laughter died down tony’s eyes met connel’s and for the first time connel saw something different in them it wasn’t mocking it wasn’t anger it was

Respect tony stepped forward hesitating for a moment before speaking you really did it didn’t you cnel raised an eyebrow unsure of where this was going i did i didn’t think you had it in you tony said his voice quieter now but you proved me wrong congratulations cnel looked at tony surprised he had expected more ridicule more teasing but instead tony had offered respect it wasn’t much but it was something connel didn’t know if this meant tony was changing but it was a start thanks tony cnel said giving him a

Small smile we all have a chance to make this place better and with that connel walked past tony his head held a little higher than before he wasn’t just a kid in a sack anymore he wasn’t just the smart quiet boy in the corner he was cnel adaw the new leader and he was ready to help lead his school into a new beginning