Many people know me but not the real me. I am tall, nice, and smart. Everyone thinks I am rich with a CEO dad and a model mom. No, they are not what people think. My mom works two jobs and my dad is in the military so I barely see my parents.I have an older sister who is in college. Last year I came out as gay at first my mom did not take it well over time she accepted me while dad accepted right as I said it. I got into a fancy school because of grades . I  don’t  live at the school though because there are not enough rooms and many of the poorer students can’t afford the living expenses. 

Today the crown prince Daniel is coming to our school. I know he is probably like all the rich kids that go to this school. After all he is a royal, a snobby filthy rich kid. I do feel bad though that his brother David died though it must be hard for him. Tomorrow is archery tryouts. I was on the team last year and became the caption of the team. A lot of 2nd, 3rd and 4th years were jealous of me because of that.

This year I want to find a person that will date me for who I am because many people who I dated who were mostly girls since I was not out in school always thought I was rich most did like me but mostly for looks but I want someone one who will like me for personality and of course looks but mostly for that I am nice guy. No one ever wanted to get to know the real me. 

I walked to my first period class where I saw the crown prince walking my way but did not see me. I sometimes wished I was a royal so I could be rich and not face the harsh reality of not having enough money or worrying if  the bills are paid so we can still live in our house or have enough food. Many say the rich life is easy and that's what I want. Life is never easy but we have to make due what we have and that’s what my mom always told me. I am happy but it is hard when people assume you have an easy life when in reality I do not because after school I have a job to work at.

Once I got to my class I sat down next to my best friend Harren who has a crush on the most popular girl Susanne. Harren is just like me, poor. We have known each other since elementary school.

“Harren did see the prince?”

‘Yeah I did,” he whispered.

“I kinda want to be rich like him.”

“Not this again,” he rolled his eyes.

“I told you it’s ok  not to be wealthy, Ben.” Harren said.

“Ok fine I will stop complaining.”

Then the teacher came in and wrote:review test on the board, everyone groaned. I took out a sheet of paper and a pencil to write with. My math teacher handed out the test. Once I got mine I started but there were some that were hard and I forgot what we learned  last year. After I finished I walked up and handed in my paper. Class is now finished and I walk out to my next class which is gym. I get to the gym and see the first years and other second years.

The gym teacher says for everyone to change into their gym uniform. I went inside the boys locker room and changed quickly. I walked out and went with my friends. We were popular. I was the only one of the group who was not from a wealthy family. 

‘‘What are you doing after school?”

``Nothing probably going back to the dorms,” Harren said.

“Well today I have  tryouts I thought we could hangout after.”

“Ok , sounds good,” Harren answered.

It was lunch now and I was super hungry. I went over to get some food when I saw Harren run over to me.

Harren yelled, ``Susanne is having a party tonight.”

“Really we should go.”

Susanne is rich and popular. She is a CEO of a tech company. Many either want to be her or want to be with her. I could care less about her. She is like those mean girls you see in teen movies. Obviously many care about but most only are friends because of her money and looks. I am only going to her party because it’s a friday and who wants to stay home on a friday am I right.

After my three last classes I head to Harren’s dorm and get ready for the party.

Since it does not start until 9 we head to the commons where many others are talking and hanging. Harren and I play a bit of pool and soon it becomes 9 we head to the abandoned warehouse where all the parties that are not school authorized are held at. There are many people already. I see the crown prince here too.

I go into the bathroom. I go into an empty stall and then hear someone come in. I stay quiet and do my business. I soon hear moaning I relized some one is having sex in here.After they leave I run out and go back to Harren.

The party dies out and many students head back to the school. 

“Bye Harren.”

“Do you need a ride, can I call my driver?” He asked.

“No, it's fine I can take the last bus back.”

I walk to the bust stop. I am right on time as the bus pulls in for me to get on. Getting home only takes 15 minutes. Once I am home I run inside so I do not get caught for being up past curfew. I put my pajamas on and climb into bed. I get my blankets on and fall asleep.