"I'm so fucking tired of your worthless ass!" My mother screamed coming up to me where I was cleaning in the kitchen and held my arm tightly in a fierce grip. I tried hard not to flinch and make her even angrier. But it was of no use since she was angry all the time anyways.
"W-what happened?" I don't stutter, but I can't help it around her, her presence alone made fear establish in my bones and be scared. Was this normal? To be this scared of your mother?
She let go of my arm and picked up the glass I just washed and smashed it onto the wall behind me, Woah, easy there lady.
"I had to spend my fucking money on your fucking school fees that I could've spent on my beer" She seethed in anger. She was furious, her eyes were bloodshot, her greasy black hair fell over her pale face and her lips quivered. That always happened when she didn't get her drugs on time. She was a fudging addict!
I shrugged, pathetically looking down at the floor, my dark brown hair escaping from the bun and framed my face. She usually became very weak when she was behind on her fix so she refrained from hurting me but the sober and alcoholic her was a whole different story. A story that I hate.
She desperately ran her hand over her face trying to think of something from her non-existent brain. Her eyes then found me again and she cursed at me before pulling me by my arm and shoving me on the floor. Ouch. My knees and hand braced the most of the impact but it's alright, at least I didn't land on my face or broke something.
"That's it, you're fucking useless, you're going, yes! I can not tolerate your fucking face any longer!" She shouted again waving her hands in the air like a madwoman, and I winced rubbing my ears. Her voice was like when you scratch your nails on a chalkboard. Get it?
I stood up from the floor, my knees turning red, and brushed my pj's, and shrugged nonchalantly.
"Where am I going?" I ducked using my ninja-like reflexes when I saw a bottle being thrown my way. I'm basically a secret ninja. Really. Hee!
"To a boarding school. Now fuck off from here" I didn't need to be told twice and happily skipped away to my room. Any place was better than this infernal region.
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Ok. I take back my words. When I said any place was better, I didn't mean a fudging BOYS SCHOOL. It was for BOYS! And I'm a GIRL! Holy macaroni!
Oh God, please give this woman a brain.
I bit my lips in nervousness as my heartbeat got faster, and I rubbed my sweaty and clammy hands on my dress. Laughing nervously, I hoped this was some sort of a sick joke. But who I'm kidding? My whole life is a sick joke. Lol.
#SedLyfe
My mother looked confused as well as she stared again and again on some paper in her hand. I jerked my head so that my hair would fall in my face and hide the hand imprint on my cheek. It was only temporary because my bruises heal very fast. I probably have some sort of healing power.
My train of thought was interrupted by a very cute puppy as the puppy tried to jump up and heaved excitedly. I giggled excitedly as well and bend down caressing his soft fur. The puppy licked my hand and I smiled happily. Can I adopt him? Is anyone looking? He had no collar and no one seemed to look for him. I grew more excited, maybe I can-
And I was interrupted by the she-devil herself as she roughly held me by my arm, and dragged me inside the Oaklawn Academy. The all-boys boarding school. I whimpered at my mother while she just sneered at me, and continued to woman-handle me, dragging me mercilessly inside the building. It was empty. No one seemed to be around. Maybe it was for the fact that it was spring break and everyone was off to see their families and loved ones. I wonder what it feels like to have a loved one? To have a family? It must feel nice.
Her nails dig in my arms and I winced at her angrily. At least she can be a little gentle for the first and last time in her whole darn life.
I tightly held my large suitcase despite her being rough because it had my pillow and toothbrush, my paint stuff, and my teddy. I know what you must be thinking. IsN't ShE tOo OLd FoR a StUfF tOy? But I'm not that old, I'm 17, and also it is dear to me because it was the only thing I received as a gift for Christmas from a nice lady in my daycare.
My mother halted towards an office and took a deep breath sending me a glare. Ha! I was about to be free from her soon. Yay!
There was a lady at the counter who sat there looking very bored typing fast. Wow, she has got super typing power. She raised her thick bushy brow when she saw me and I send her a small smile which she ignored.
Huh, I just smiled, what is she giving me attitude for? I frowned and just held onto my suitcase and bag tighter.
"We need to see the principal" My mother murmured lowly and I'm surprised the lady even heard her.
"You can go" She allowed with a blank face and my mother wasted no time and dragged me once again inside the office.
She didn't knock before she entered, rude, and barged inside as it was her office. And there was an old man, his beard resembling that of Santa and I grinned. He looked startled and dropped the mirror he was using to look at his face and looked at us with wide eyes and grumped.
"Yeah, what is your problem?" He grumped in annoyance and composed himself, crossing his arms on the table. We sat down and my mother took out some papers from her tattered purse and shoved it towards him. I ignored whatever they were talking about and glanced at the room. It was nice and clean. The exact opposite of the house I used to sleep in till yesterday.
There was even a long floor vase filled with flowers in the corner!
Wow. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad? I looked at the principal again with wide eyes and he was already looking at me so I just threw him a shy smile and his eyes softened.
"Ok, here is her dorm key, schedule, map, and you can take your books and whatever you may need from the lady outside. Now kindly hurry and get out of here" He said to my mother in a rude tone and gave me a soft smile.
"You can come in here if you have any sort of problem in adjustment or whatever," He said to me softly and gave me a sharp nod. I gave him a wide grin and rushed behind my mother.
My 'mom' glared at me and looked at me coldly. She shoved all the things towards me and I quickly gathered them all in my hands.
"Now listen here you bitch, I hope I never see you ever again for the rest of my life. and if you ever even tried to contact me or came back to my house, I will fucking kill you, get it?" She explained to me with wild eyes and shook my shoulders tightly. I nodded scared but scoffed in my head. Does she take me as a fool? I'm not some idiot to willingly go back in that purgatory.
Oh, boy, this was going to be avocado of a ride!
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263 D, East Swing, 3rd Floor.This was my destination, where I was going to be living for my Senior year.But I had no frickin idea how the heck was I supposed to reach there in the first place? I looked at my map again and it taunted me for being stupid for not even understanding the simple direction. It has probably been like an hour.And to make matters worse there wasn't even a single soul insight that I could ask for help. Or maybe it was for the best? This all is giving me time to prepare for the inevitable. I don't know how will I handle all the awkwardness and embarrassment.Roaming around pathetically, I immediately brighten up when my eyes saw the 'East Swing' sign and danced happily in my head. I rushed towards the sign and stopped when I saw an elevator.Oooooh, I have never been inside one. I don't know how to work this big box, was
My peaceful and deep slumber was disturbed when I felt a continuous poke on my arms and face. I furrowed my eyebrows and heard a loud shriek. Eh, it was nice till it lasted.Yawning, I rubbed my eyes and stretched my arms a little behind my back. This was the best sleep I've ever had.I opened up my eyes and jumped when I found a face too close for my liking. My eyes widen and I crawled backward picking up a pillow and putting it in front of me as a shield.The energetic boy that resembled a puppy stared at me with wide blue eyes and an open mouth and I saw Elijah staring off into space laying on his bed crossing his arms behind his head."Is-is- t-that...i-is that a Giiiiirrrrlll?" The puppy boy stumbled upon his words screeching and he said the word 'girl' like it was some sort of disease. I blinked up at him and he broke out in a wide teeth-splitting grin."I can't believe we'
I gasped when I looked at the bathrooms. The toilets were in a line of cabins, and sinks and stuff like normal washrooms. But the problem was the showers. They were all in the open! There weren't even curtains! There were just walls upon walls, how am I going to shower with all the boys! I bit my lip nervously and my eyes welled up with tears.'WEAK!' I heard my mother yell at me in my head.Elijah looked around and then his eyes widen when he saw my eyes."Hey, hey, it's alright, I brought this blanket for a reason, don't worry ok? We'll request the principal to put a door or something for you" He rubbed my shoulders softly and gave me a comforting smile. He held concern in his eyes and that made me feel weird.I have always had hate, anger, disgust, and all the bad and stinky emotions directed at me but never the good ones.Nodding my head timidly, I stepped inside the shower and he pulled up his large blanket coveri
I gasped in horror as the water dripped down Elijah's hair and his clothes onto the floor. He gritted his jaw and clenched his fist, I could feel the anger radiating from his.Was he now about to go all hulk mode on us?Just as I was about to jump out the window, he did something really unexpected.He picked up the paint tube and squirted it all on Nate who squealed and ran around but Elijah ran after him squirting it all over Nate. I laughed loudly but my laughter died down when Nate picked up another paint tube and started to squirt on me.I shrieked and picked up the tube and bent down hiding underneath the table. Poking my head out, I peeked at both of them who picked up the tables and used them as shields and occasionally throwing paints and water at each other.There was silence for a few seconds."I'm gonna fucking kill you" Elijah grumbled hiding behind the table while Nate
I paced back and forth, nervously biting off my nails as I waited for Elijah. It was morning now, and he still wasn't back! What if he is in some sort of trouble? What if someone kidnapped him?But I kicked that thought out of my brain because Elijah was a beefcake! No one would even have the guts to think of kidnapping him because he'd scared them off with his one emotionless blank look.Do I search for him? Ew, no, that'd make me look so clingy.But wait a minute, why the heck in chicken tenders am I even thinking about him??! I have so many other productive and important things to do.Like.....like.....OH YEAH..like gather all my books from the library and talk with the principal about the bathroom issue.Pulling up my big girl britches, I tightened up my ponytail and left the room after picking up my key and safely putting it in my pocket. Yesterday, Nate was here before I even woke up, what happened today? Did I scare him off with my weirdness
"What happened?" I blurted out curiously not thinking about how annoying that probably made me seem."I got mugged on my way here by some guys but I beat them all" I gave him a wide smile and patted his thick bicep."Woah, that's so cool" I gushed in excitement and I waved my hands around. I have always wanted to get involved in a fight.Elijah raised his brow, his lips twitching upwards in a smile but he hissed in pain at his knuckles and cheek. My eyes widen when I thought about the mini first aid kit in my bag. I ran back to where I carelessly threw my empty bag and took out a mini kit from a hidden compartment.This has become a habit, I guess, to carry a kit with you everywhere in case your wound opens up, you never know.Elijah raised his brow-yet again- when I brought up the kit to him."Do you want to do it yourself or I can do it for you?" I suggested him with a small smile and he nodded his head offering his hand to me.Havi
Gulping nervously, I pulled on the skin off my nails and tried my best to stop from shaking, I couldn't help but think of every worst outcome possible.Ugh, my stupid brain!I wanted to be brave, confident, and strong but we don't always get what we want so I'm stuck here nervous as Satan's home!Nate tried keeping the environment light by cracking jokes here and there occasionally making fun of the way Elijah walked, I was grateful for the effort but it did nothing to ease the nervousness and anxiety I was feeling.Before I could hyperventilate and die of heart failure, I felt my hand being encased by a large warm hand and tightly clutched, my breath hitched and I looked up to see Elijah gazing at me with soft comforting eyes. I stared deeply into his dark hazel eyes finding them warm and soothing. I felt my whole body and heart calm down and my breath got normal.Huffing I closed my eyes focusing on Elijah's warm hand rubbing circles on my hand,
The days passed by in a blur and soon it was Monday as I get ready for the first day of my senior year. I haven't felt this happy and laughed so much in years. It felt nice and lovely. I never wanted this feeling to go away, I wanted it to remain in my heart forever.Elijah was, yet again, not here when I woke up. His side of the bed was empty when I woke up so I assume he went to where he went the night I woke up. My mood faltered slightly but I didn't let it ruin the mood entirely so I put on a strong big girl facade ignoring how I was crippling inside.I pouted as I tightened the belt around my waist all the way to keep it from falling but it still did nonetheless. The school didn't provide girls' uniforms because it was a boy's school duh. So I had to wear the boy's one but I was thankful for it. I'd hate to be the odd one out at least this way, it'd help me mix up with them.But the problem was, that even their smallest size was big for me it was way too bi