The Perfect Loner

Marcus did not have a lot of friends growing up. As long as he can remember, Marcus has always excelled at everything. It did not matter if it was school, sports or music. Marcus detested going to school because his classmates would castigate him for doing well at everything. His classmates would call him a freak and a robot. This chastisement started in elementary school and continued through high school. The only friends Marcus had were his next door neighbors: Jose and Cane. All three boys went to the same elementary school. The three boys looked out for one another. Jose and Cane admired Marcus’s gift, and they always defended Marcus. However, Jose and Cane moved to a different state when Marcus was 12. From 12 to 18, Marcus had a difficult time fitting it. Marcus wished that he had flaws so he would have an easier time making friends.