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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.