Alex was furious with Dan, but had to keep his cool, he didn't want these guys thinking he was soft... Not yet anyway. He might risk his reputation in future, but not yet. He needed it at the moment. He needed to carry out his plan. 'Ease up on the kid, will you?' He said, looking at Dan. 'I mean, he's new, he's smart and he's frail. He doesn't need you tearing up his essays and damaging his car.' He watched as Dan's face contorted into confusion. He stared at him. 'You think you can ask me for an explanation?' He laughed. 'I made you, Dan. I could make you into nothing just as easily. The same goes for all of you. Doubt me, and I'll start spreading rumours. You know the school will believe anything I say.' He smiled. 'Bye then.' He said as the bell went, signalling the beginning of a lesson. He walked and left his friends, dumbstruck.