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Solitary Man
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S through Z › School of Rock
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
7
Views:
4,140
Reviews:
2
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
0
Disclaimer:
I do not own School of Rock, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
The Path
A/N: Chapter two! No shit I hear you say. Well I felt like announcing it ok. ¬_¬
Warnings: Just the same as last time. Shouta-con possible yet not absolute, definite slash and swearing.
Disclaimer: I own not HIM, their songs, School Of Rock ect ect ect. I am writing this for mah own amusement and not to make moneh.
Solitary Man
Zack woke up on the Thursday with a headache, it was no surprise since he had had Freddy over last night and the blonde has insisted on drumming on his desk. Loudly. For an hour. If Freddy wasn’t a good friend, Zack would have thrown him out, via the window, while it was still shut.
Groaning he staggered out of his room and into the bathroom, running himself a shower he mused over the past week, it had been pretty uneventful in all so far. He took his time in the shower and took even longer getting ready, Zack really didn’t like Thursdays, Thursday meant gym class first period. Zack was not a sports person, he preferred to read, play video games or play his guitar. Unfortunately his gym teacher didn’t accept ‘I hate this class’ as a reason to be excused.
After he was as ready as he was getting he decided to check his e-mail before leaving, logging onto his e-mail account (ZackAttackGuitarist80) he found to his surprise he had 3 new messages. Clicking on one of them he saw it was from Freddy (SpazzyMcGeeDrummer69), reading it quickly he discarded it. It was just telling him to not ‘forget’ his gym kit this week, Freddy didn’t like to be left alone in gym, he was always paired with Billy.
The second was also from Freddy reminding him that he and Katie were going out that night so he wouldn’t be able to come round for a jam session. Zack sighed, so they were official now, oh well he could always catch Freddy on the Saturday.
The third caught him off guard, he didn’t recognise the e-mail address, frowning he clicked it open.
Hey Zack, sorry I couldn’t make it on Monday, Summer was told to give you the message though so I guess you already know the reason! Ha ha! I just thought I’d send this as soon as I felt up to it cause I felt like shit for breaking my promise to you, so I PROMISE this Monday we will practise your new song buddy! Sorry again.
Dewey Finn
(TheMostUltimateRocker50)
Zack blinked, then he blinked some more. Coming to his sense he clicked ‘save address’ and then hit the reply button, seeing he only have 5 minutes before he had to leave he typed the first thing that came to mind.
Hi Dewey. It’s fine about Monday, in fact it gave me a chance to write a new song that I quite like! Not to say we all didn’t miss you at practise, it wasn’t as much fun for sure. I hope you like the new material I wrote, I’ll attach it to this message so I can hear your opinions before Monday. Hope you are feeling better!
P.S: Ha ha! Nice e-mail addy =P
Zack
(ZackAttackGuitarist80)
Zack, as promised, attached the song lyrics he wrote to the e-mail and hit send. Hopefully Dewey would get back to him with suggestions and opinions before Monday so it would be ready for practise. Leaning back in his chair he caught sight of the clock and groaned, heaving himself out of the chair he made his way downstairs, said goodbye to his parents and left for school.
“I really hate gym class…”
***
Zack was the first one in the changing rooms for gym, he threw his bag down and started pulling out clothes barley even looking up as the door slammed open and his classmates started rushing in. He only looked up when a bag thumped down next to him.
“Hey Zack Attack.”
“Spazzy, I got your e-mails. Looks like I didn’t forget this time.” Zack smirked and kicked off his Converse, Freddy was already yanking his shirt off.
“Yeah, if you had I wouldn’t have been pleased, neither would Freeman actually,” Freddy wrestled with the shirt, seeming unable to get it over his head, Zack didn’t hear his sentence. He was in a shocked trance. Why? Because he had just been staring at his best male friend’s chest, “oy. Oy! Zack!”
“Wha?” Zack snapped out of it, he mentally chided himself, he was just tired. That was all. He was very tired and he had a headache. Freddy was peering at him in concern, the blonde now had his gym uniform on much to Zack’s relief.
“Dude, you ok? You aren’t ill are you?” Freddy reached up to feel Zack’s forehead, the other boy slapped his hand way.
“No I’m fine. I’m fine honest. I’m just a little tired is all,” Zack gave his friend a smile, Freddy studied him for a little while then grinned back and walked out of the changing rooms. Zack almost groaned when he realised he was staring at Freddie’s ass as he left, “Ok Zack…nothing to be worried about…I mean, curiosity is normal in teenage guys right?” He smiled, yeah, that was it…curiosity. He shook his head and jogged out of the changing rooms before Freddy came to drag his ass out there.
***
Zack was worried, curiosity or not why was it that he was only just noticing guys now if that is what he put it down to…I mean sure, Freddy has a really toned body these days…but he wasn’t attracted to any other aspect of the blonde boy.
Wait.
Other?
Since when was he attracted to Freddy’s body anyways? Zack sighed and messed about with his fork, lunch was always a great time to be alone and think as most of his friends went out of school to eat. He twirled the fork and stared at his glass of water.
‘Ok Zack, lets think about this logically. You aren’t gay because you happen to think some girls are hot, despite the fact you wouldn’t go out with them or anyone else, you are attracted to them. So…does that mean you are bisexual? Maybe…say you are, is that such a bad thing really?’
“Yes!”
Zack looked up as silence fell on the lunch room, everyone was staring at him, he groaned and hid his face in his hands. Ok, this wasn’t something he could handle by himself, he needed help from someone who knew about this sort of thing…
***
“Billy?” Zack was in the library, shuffling his feet and generally looking very uncomfortable. Billy looked up from the book he was reading and cocked his head.
“Zachary. You haven’t spoke to me in a while, what is it?” Billy looked confused, it was true Zack hadn’t spoke to him in a while but they all had their little groups.
“Hey…can I ask you a question? Kind of a…personal one?” Zack was looking very interested in the desk all of a sudden, Billy nodded and then tapped Zack’s hand when he didn’t notice. Zack sighed and sat down, “right…well…how did you, you’re gay right,” Zack wanted to hit himself, “so…how did you know? How did you realise?” Billy blinked at Zack, his eyes wide.
“Well…I never felt anything towards girls, I always wanted to play with guys when I was younger…then I started noticing things about guys. Like how hot they looked shirtless and the like.” Billy studied Zack’s face, Zack was looking pained. Billy had just confirmed his fear, it was exactly what he was going though except…
“I still like girls.” Zack blurted out.
“What?” Billy was more confused than ever now, “What is this about Zachary?”
“Please call me Zack, Billy, and…well lately…I’ve been noticing things about guys. A guy. Like that they have a hot body and…the like. But…I still like girls. I’m sure I do.”
“Ah, now this makes sense,” Billy smiled at Zack, “look, it sounds to me like you are bisexual. You might just be curious, but if you say you are noticing certain things like their body then I’m probably right,” Billy blinked as Zack groaned loudly, “Zack! There isn’t anything wrong with that! Look, it may be stereotyped a lot but it is generally accepted these days.”
“I know…it’s just not…I never thought I’d be…well…gay.” Zack flushed and looked up at Billy embarrassed.
“You’re not gay. You still like girls. It’s fine Zack, really. No one who really cares about you will look down on you because of it.” Billy smiled, to his surprise Zack smiled as well. The taller boy stood up and grinned down at him.
“No, you’re right Billy, there isn’t anything I can do about it anyways. I’m not exactly ecstatic about this but…anyway, thanks.”
“No problem Zack. Can I ask a question now?”
“Shoot.”
“Who is it?” Billy suddenly looked very cat like with a grin on his face and his eyes narrowed, Zack blushed and looked away.
“I don’t know. I don’t…like anyone as in like them. The guy I was looking at…I don’t like him like that. He’s…hot…,” Zack stumbled on the word but carried on, “but I don’t think I could ever like him as more than a friend.”
Billy nodded but looked disappointed, “I see, well good luck with this anyways Zack. Oh, and you’re late for English.”
“SHIT!” Zack spun around and plowed out of the library, “ThanksBillyIreallyoweyouoneseeyoulaterdude!”
The librarian plotted Zack’s death.
***
Zack was falling asleep, how a teacher makes something as cool as a story about murder sound so freakin’ boring was beyond his comprehension. As she rambled on about three witches or something he scribbled a note to Freddy and flicked it across the desk.
Freddy picked up the note and opened it;
Sorry about weirding you out before dude, I just have something on my mind, I’ll e-mail you tonight with it because I don’t want anyone to pick it up by accident or find the note later.
Zack
Freddy frowned curiously over at Zack but the other boy was avoiding his gaze or just didn’t notice him looking, shrugging the drummer pocketed the note and turned his gaze back to the front of the room his eyes glazing over almost instantly.
***
In his room after school Zack sat down at his computer and eagerly opened his e-mail inbox, he was disappointed when he found no reply from Dewey but he opened a new message and started to write a note to Freddy.
I didn’t want to say anything to you at first, but I’m going to because you’re my closest friend and I think you deserve to know. So here goes…
I’m bisexual.
I just realised today…and I didn’t know what to say to you at school. I didn’t want everyone knowing. I just…want you to know, I’m not a different guy…I’m still Zack and I must stress that I don’t want to get in your pants or anything stupid like that.
I seriously hope you still like me for who I am because it would hurt to lose your friendship Freddy. If you could e-mail me or ring me when you get this that would be great. I just want to talk to you and make sure we’re still cool you know.
Right…well…see you at school
Zack
(ZackAttackGuitarist80)
Zack had just hit send when an e-mail notification popped up, Freddy may be addicted to computers but he wasn’t that fast. He clicked the link and grinned when he saw it was from Dewey, his breath caught in his throat he opened it. ‘Please like the new song, please like the new song…’
Yo Zack Attack! Glad I am forgiven for Monday! I read your lyrics and I have to say they are very different-
Zack felt his heart sink, he had really liked that song…it was then he read on.
-but I think the lyrics are awesome dude! We should so totally play it next Monday. Add it to the tour track listing! Thanks for the well wishing, I’m feeling a lot better than Monday, I felt like shit.
P.S: Ha ha! Glad you like the e-mail addy, it’s the truth dude and you know it!
Dewey Finn
(TheMostUltimateRocker50)
Zack almost exploded as he let out the breath. He liked it! He really liked the song! He allowed himself a little inner yell of joy and then replied with a short and simple ‘Thanks Dewey! Can’t wait until Monday as usual!’ before logging off.
Monday’s band practise was going to rock.
***
A/N: End of chappy two! I am SO sorry for the weirdness of this chapter. I also think Zack’s ‘discovery ‘ went too fast and maybe he accepted it too fast. But to be honest I don’t think Zack’s character WOULD be too bothered by being bisexual.
Sorry for the uninventive e-mail addies as well XD I just wanted people to be able to know who the emails were from and I think they are pretty obvious.
Even though I have Zack saying ’I’ll never see him as more than a friend’ I STILL don’t know where this is going. I’m exploring at the moment to see what sits with me. Be patient ^^
Warnings: Just the same as last time. Shouta-con possible yet not absolute, definite slash and swearing.
Disclaimer: I own not HIM, their songs, School Of Rock ect ect ect. I am writing this for mah own amusement and not to make moneh.
Solitary Man
Zack woke up on the Thursday with a headache, it was no surprise since he had had Freddy over last night and the blonde has insisted on drumming on his desk. Loudly. For an hour. If Freddy wasn’t a good friend, Zack would have thrown him out, via the window, while it was still shut.
Groaning he staggered out of his room and into the bathroom, running himself a shower he mused over the past week, it had been pretty uneventful in all so far. He took his time in the shower and took even longer getting ready, Zack really didn’t like Thursdays, Thursday meant gym class first period. Zack was not a sports person, he preferred to read, play video games or play his guitar. Unfortunately his gym teacher didn’t accept ‘I hate this class’ as a reason to be excused.
After he was as ready as he was getting he decided to check his e-mail before leaving, logging onto his e-mail account (ZackAttackGuitarist80) he found to his surprise he had 3 new messages. Clicking on one of them he saw it was from Freddy (SpazzyMcGeeDrummer69), reading it quickly he discarded it. It was just telling him to not ‘forget’ his gym kit this week, Freddy didn’t like to be left alone in gym, he was always paired with Billy.
The second was also from Freddy reminding him that he and Katie were going out that night so he wouldn’t be able to come round for a jam session. Zack sighed, so they were official now, oh well he could always catch Freddy on the Saturday.
The third caught him off guard, he didn’t recognise the e-mail address, frowning he clicked it open.
Hey Zack, sorry I couldn’t make it on Monday, Summer was told to give you the message though so I guess you already know the reason! Ha ha! I just thought I’d send this as soon as I felt up to it cause I felt like shit for breaking my promise to you, so I PROMISE this Monday we will practise your new song buddy! Sorry again.
Dewey Finn
(TheMostUltimateRocker50)
Zack blinked, then he blinked some more. Coming to his sense he clicked ‘save address’ and then hit the reply button, seeing he only have 5 minutes before he had to leave he typed the first thing that came to mind.
Hi Dewey. It’s fine about Monday, in fact it gave me a chance to write a new song that I quite like! Not to say we all didn’t miss you at practise, it wasn’t as much fun for sure. I hope you like the new material I wrote, I’ll attach it to this message so I can hear your opinions before Monday. Hope you are feeling better!
P.S: Ha ha! Nice e-mail addy =P
Zack
(ZackAttackGuitarist80)
Zack, as promised, attached the song lyrics he wrote to the e-mail and hit send. Hopefully Dewey would get back to him with suggestions and opinions before Monday so it would be ready for practise. Leaning back in his chair he caught sight of the clock and groaned, heaving himself out of the chair he made his way downstairs, said goodbye to his parents and left for school.
“I really hate gym class…”
***
Zack was the first one in the changing rooms for gym, he threw his bag down and started pulling out clothes barley even looking up as the door slammed open and his classmates started rushing in. He only looked up when a bag thumped down next to him.
“Hey Zack Attack.”
“Spazzy, I got your e-mails. Looks like I didn’t forget this time.” Zack smirked and kicked off his Converse, Freddy was already yanking his shirt off.
“Yeah, if you had I wouldn’t have been pleased, neither would Freeman actually,” Freddy wrestled with the shirt, seeming unable to get it over his head, Zack didn’t hear his sentence. He was in a shocked trance. Why? Because he had just been staring at his best male friend’s chest, “oy. Oy! Zack!”
“Wha?” Zack snapped out of it, he mentally chided himself, he was just tired. That was all. He was very tired and he had a headache. Freddy was peering at him in concern, the blonde now had his gym uniform on much to Zack’s relief.
“Dude, you ok? You aren’t ill are you?” Freddy reached up to feel Zack’s forehead, the other boy slapped his hand way.
“No I’m fine. I’m fine honest. I’m just a little tired is all,” Zack gave his friend a smile, Freddy studied him for a little while then grinned back and walked out of the changing rooms. Zack almost groaned when he realised he was staring at Freddie’s ass as he left, “Ok Zack…nothing to be worried about…I mean, curiosity is normal in teenage guys right?” He smiled, yeah, that was it…curiosity. He shook his head and jogged out of the changing rooms before Freddy came to drag his ass out there.
***
Zack was worried, curiosity or not why was it that he was only just noticing guys now if that is what he put it down to…I mean sure, Freddy has a really toned body these days…but he wasn’t attracted to any other aspect of the blonde boy.
Wait.
Other?
Since when was he attracted to Freddy’s body anyways? Zack sighed and messed about with his fork, lunch was always a great time to be alone and think as most of his friends went out of school to eat. He twirled the fork and stared at his glass of water.
‘Ok Zack, lets think about this logically. You aren’t gay because you happen to think some girls are hot, despite the fact you wouldn’t go out with them or anyone else, you are attracted to them. So…does that mean you are bisexual? Maybe…say you are, is that such a bad thing really?’
“Yes!”
Zack looked up as silence fell on the lunch room, everyone was staring at him, he groaned and hid his face in his hands. Ok, this wasn’t something he could handle by himself, he needed help from someone who knew about this sort of thing…
***
“Billy?” Zack was in the library, shuffling his feet and generally looking very uncomfortable. Billy looked up from the book he was reading and cocked his head.
“Zachary. You haven’t spoke to me in a while, what is it?” Billy looked confused, it was true Zack hadn’t spoke to him in a while but they all had their little groups.
“Hey…can I ask you a question? Kind of a…personal one?” Zack was looking very interested in the desk all of a sudden, Billy nodded and then tapped Zack’s hand when he didn’t notice. Zack sighed and sat down, “right…well…how did you, you’re gay right,” Zack wanted to hit himself, “so…how did you know? How did you realise?” Billy blinked at Zack, his eyes wide.
“Well…I never felt anything towards girls, I always wanted to play with guys when I was younger…then I started noticing things about guys. Like how hot they looked shirtless and the like.” Billy studied Zack’s face, Zack was looking pained. Billy had just confirmed his fear, it was exactly what he was going though except…
“I still like girls.” Zack blurted out.
“What?” Billy was more confused than ever now, “What is this about Zachary?”
“Please call me Zack, Billy, and…well lately…I’ve been noticing things about guys. A guy. Like that they have a hot body and…the like. But…I still like girls. I’m sure I do.”
“Ah, now this makes sense,” Billy smiled at Zack, “look, it sounds to me like you are bisexual. You might just be curious, but if you say you are noticing certain things like their body then I’m probably right,” Billy blinked as Zack groaned loudly, “Zack! There isn’t anything wrong with that! Look, it may be stereotyped a lot but it is generally accepted these days.”
“I know…it’s just not…I never thought I’d be…well…gay.” Zack flushed and looked up at Billy embarrassed.
“You’re not gay. You still like girls. It’s fine Zack, really. No one who really cares about you will look down on you because of it.” Billy smiled, to his surprise Zack smiled as well. The taller boy stood up and grinned down at him.
“No, you’re right Billy, there isn’t anything I can do about it anyways. I’m not exactly ecstatic about this but…anyway, thanks.”
“No problem Zack. Can I ask a question now?”
“Shoot.”
“Who is it?” Billy suddenly looked very cat like with a grin on his face and his eyes narrowed, Zack blushed and looked away.
“I don’t know. I don’t…like anyone as in like them. The guy I was looking at…I don’t like him like that. He’s…hot…,” Zack stumbled on the word but carried on, “but I don’t think I could ever like him as more than a friend.”
Billy nodded but looked disappointed, “I see, well good luck with this anyways Zack. Oh, and you’re late for English.”
“SHIT!” Zack spun around and plowed out of the library, “ThanksBillyIreallyoweyouoneseeyoulaterdude!”
The librarian plotted Zack’s death.
***
Zack was falling asleep, how a teacher makes something as cool as a story about murder sound so freakin’ boring was beyond his comprehension. As she rambled on about three witches or something he scribbled a note to Freddy and flicked it across the desk.
Freddy picked up the note and opened it;
Sorry about weirding you out before dude, I just have something on my mind, I’ll e-mail you tonight with it because I don’t want anyone to pick it up by accident or find the note later.
Zack
Freddy frowned curiously over at Zack but the other boy was avoiding his gaze or just didn’t notice him looking, shrugging the drummer pocketed the note and turned his gaze back to the front of the room his eyes glazing over almost instantly.
***
In his room after school Zack sat down at his computer and eagerly opened his e-mail inbox, he was disappointed when he found no reply from Dewey but he opened a new message and started to write a note to Freddy.
I didn’t want to say anything to you at first, but I’m going to because you’re my closest friend and I think you deserve to know. So here goes…
I’m bisexual.
I just realised today…and I didn’t know what to say to you at school. I didn’t want everyone knowing. I just…want you to know, I’m not a different guy…I’m still Zack and I must stress that I don’t want to get in your pants or anything stupid like that.
I seriously hope you still like me for who I am because it would hurt to lose your friendship Freddy. If you could e-mail me or ring me when you get this that would be great. I just want to talk to you and make sure we’re still cool you know.
Right…well…see you at school
Zack
(ZackAttackGuitarist80)
Zack had just hit send when an e-mail notification popped up, Freddy may be addicted to computers but he wasn’t that fast. He clicked the link and grinned when he saw it was from Dewey, his breath caught in his throat he opened it. ‘Please like the new song, please like the new song…’
Yo Zack Attack! Glad I am forgiven for Monday! I read your lyrics and I have to say they are very different-
Zack felt his heart sink, he had really liked that song…it was then he read on.
-but I think the lyrics are awesome dude! We should so totally play it next Monday. Add it to the tour track listing! Thanks for the well wishing, I’m feeling a lot better than Monday, I felt like shit.
P.S: Ha ha! Glad you like the e-mail addy, it’s the truth dude and you know it!
Dewey Finn
(TheMostUltimateRocker50)
Zack almost exploded as he let out the breath. He liked it! He really liked the song! He allowed himself a little inner yell of joy and then replied with a short and simple ‘Thanks Dewey! Can’t wait until Monday as usual!’ before logging off.
Monday’s band practise was going to rock.
***
A/N: End of chappy two! I am SO sorry for the weirdness of this chapter. I also think Zack’s ‘discovery ‘ went too fast and maybe he accepted it too fast. But to be honest I don’t think Zack’s character WOULD be too bothered by being bisexual.
Sorry for the uninventive e-mail addies as well XD I just wanted people to be able to know who the emails were from and I think they are pretty obvious.
Even though I have Zack saying ’I’ll never see him as more than a friend’ I STILL don’t know where this is going. I’m exploring at the moment to see what sits with me. Be patient ^^