Zaine liked when she gave him her attention. He could see she liked him but wanted her to tell him so. He waited until she had gone further into the park to be closer to her sister and Victoria before he left. He took the overgrown path back to his house, secretly hoping he would see her again before school started.
Victoria and her boyfriend had decided to leave once Demi came back. He wanted to watch a movie with her, back at her house. “Demi, you wanna come with?”
Demi was just about to place Madison on the ground when she looked over to see the boyfriend shaking his head and moving his arms for her to say no. “Uh, it’s getting late and we still have to walk back the house in uptown so no. just tell me which one you chose and I’ll try to watch it on my own.”
The boyfriend silently thanked her. Victoria on the other hand pouted. “Alright, well be safe going back home. You should’ve let Zaine walk you three back.&
Demi headed inside and made the twins Mac and cheese. Their mom stayed outside waiting for Michelle and their father to come home. The two had been gone all day. The sky turned an inky black before the pair finally came home. Michelle ran inside while their dad took his time.Michelle pushed past Demi to get to her room. Demi had helped the twins in their bath and gotten them ready for bed. Whatever happened she could tell Michelle was in a bad mood. Just as she was about to head up to the attic when she heard them. It was hushed but she could tell they were fighting again. She only sighed and hoped the first day of school would come soon enough. Thoughts of two meals and semi freedom begin to fill her head. Demi ignored them for her own sanity.When demi woke up on Sunday it seemed the world was dragging on. She didn’t have to cook or do any of the household chores. It was eerily quiet at the table. Demi was starting to feel unnerved. Soon as she finished her br
The first day of school came all to quickly. The madness of the weekend was still fresh in Demi’s mind but the newfound adventure was much more enticing than dwelling on her shattered home life. Michelle promptly split from her as soon as they were dropped off at the front gate. Demi rolled her eyes at the way she was acting. Michelle was going on as if the world had crashed down around her. As if her life ended when he walked out on us.Demi didn’t get too far in the gate before Victoria came bounding up to her. She wrapped her arms around Demi’s neck and giggled. “It’s the first day of school! Why do you look so glum chum?”Demi placed her hand on top of hers and gave her a smile. “It’s the first day of school.”“Ha, ha, you’re funny. You were excited just a few days ago. You can’t keep anything from me.”“I could but you’d find out anyway. I’ll tell you afte
Zaine walked Demi to each of her classes before lunch, holding her hand the entire way. He wanted to kiss her but refrained from doing so. Lunch time came and the two of them were on separate lunch breaks. Victoria had heard the news about a couple getting affectionate before school. She had an idea it was Demi and Zaine but wanted to tease her anyway. She spotted Demi in the lunch line with her tray. Having a packed lunch she jumped the line and wrapped her arms around her friends shoulder. “I hear you’re the talk of the school.”Demi flinched hearing that. Its possible Michelle may have heard it too. “Where’d you hear that?”“Oh just some classmates. I even seen him walking you to your class. I take it you’re looking for him to eat lunch with?”“No. Well, he already told me that he has second lunch. So it’s just me and you.”“Finally! I feel like I haven’t seen you all d
Victoria and Demi headed to her house. Demi stayed for a couple hours before heading home. When she arrived home Michelle was waiting for her at the front of the door. She had a bag packed, slung over her shoulders. “What’s going on?”“I’m going live with dad.”Demi heard her mother in the background, “No you are not! Over my dead body.”“Then I wish you would drop dead. Why did you have to run him away?”Demi tried to step past her, while shaking her head but Michelle grabbed her arm. “I know you’re dating Zaine. I’ll make sure your school life is the same as it is at home.”“Ooh don’t threaten me with a good time.” Demi had it with Michelle and her attitude. “If you so concerned about Zaine, why don’t you just ask him out. For all you know he probably doesn’t even like you.”“He likes me. every guy likes me. y
Michelle had seen the two of them together and came running up to her. Demi didn’t want to be bothered with her at the moment but she grabbed her and pulled her into a hug. “I knew that rumor was a lie. That guy looks more your suited for you.”She tried to pull out of Michelle’s grip. “What do you mean?”“I mean a guy like Zaine is too close to perfection for someone as flawed as you. He deserves to be with another near perfect person, such as me.”Demi shoved her off her, she rubbed her temples then spoke. “Zaine doesn’t like you. He could never like you. Aren’t you living with dad? How’s that going?’Michelle ignored her about Zaine. “It’s great. His new girlfriend is pretty cool, she’s close to me in age.”“I don’t think that’s something you should be bragging about. That means she’ll steal your clothes and dad will most
Demi tried to pull her hand from his but he was surprisingly strong for their age. Braden pulled her to the back of the school, keeping watch of any possible teachers looking for straggling kids still finding their way around the school. “I may not look it but I’m plenty smart.”“Yeah, then you should be smart enough to stay in class.”They reached the back gate and slipped out. Once they were down the road a little ways Braden let go of her hand. “School isn’t necessary. You’ll learn that soon enough.”“Well in order to get a job or anywhere Braden you need to have a diploma. But it’s your life you do what you want with it. where are we going?”He gave her a smirk but kept walking. “You’ll see. Soon enough.”They came upon a shabby house, the shutters were hanging crooked, the door was a dark forest green compared to the panels of the house that were a
Demi rolled her eyes at him. There wasn’t much she could do with him wanting to call her that. The two of them sipped their drinks and talked. Braden wasn’t as bad as he tried to make himself seem. She wondered why he acted the way he did. “Hey Braden?”He paused taking a sip of his drink to answer her, “Yeah?”“Why do you act like that?”“Like what?”“Like a bad boy. You really aren’t. I honestly half expected you to try and do something to me.”“I have my reasons.”“Yeah, and you can’t tell me?”“Nope. Maybe if we make it to a month then I’ll tell you. But I can tell you now I never keep any girl longer than 3 weeks.”“Sounds like you searching for something.”“Maybe.”“I know what you mean.”He glanced over at her then took a drink of his soda.
Braden noticed the tiny smile that was blossoming on her face. “SO do you like your sister or not?”Demi didn’t say anything for a while, the school loomed over them before she actually answered. “I don’t know. And that’s the truth. How could you like someone that gets everything handed to them but then how can you hate that person because it wasn’t necessarily their fault. Well look we’re going in separate classes so see you I guess.”The bell rang, signaling it was time to change classes. Demi parted ways with Braden and went to her next subject. Braden watched her be immersed in a sea of other students. He was sure that there was more to her than she wanted others to know. Part of him was intrigued but the other part only wanted to make sure she satisfied his urges. Just like the rest of them did.He turned and headed towards the principal’s office; it was better to let his mom know that he skipped c