Write a Book in a Day 2017

Bobby Lawson. Bobby was insistent on making Will’s life at the NASS less than enjoyable.

“What’s up Billy-boy? Still trying to maintain your spot as an astronaut? You should start packing and just leave, no-one wants you here anyway,” said Bobby, his voice full of malice and taunting towards Will. Murmurs of agreement and laughter rippled through the group. Bobby then picked up Nova against the protests of Will while another of Bobby’s friends roughly shoved Will towards the door.

“Go away, William. We don’t want a loser hanging around,” sneered Bobby.

Will answered half-infuriated half-intimidated, “But … it’s my dorm too! Where am I supposed to go?”

“Come back after dinner and we might let you have somewhere to sleep.” Bobby shoved Nova into Will’s arms and was forced out of the door, shoulders slumped in defeat. The door slid shut and isolated Will from the laughter and jollification of the dormitory. Will was used to be being tormented and thrown out of his dormitory but at least he could always get back in at night to sleep. With Nova in his hand, he turned to the direction of the NASS library so that he could study in silence.

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