The last weekend of summer break came. Demi spent her time in her room. A pounding sound resounded on the floor. She knew what that sound was. They had taken to using the ceiling as a means to call her down from her room. She chewed on the inside of her cheek before heading down to the main area of the house. When she got to the living room it looked as if her parents had been arguing once again. The twins were hugging each other in a corner. Michelle was nowhere to be found. With slumped shoulders she went to console the twins. Madison was the older of the twins she clung to Melanie. Demi stooped down in front of them. “Wanna go for a walk? It’s time we got familiar with the neighborhood.” The girls didn’t say anything but nodded their heads. Demi breathed out while wiping their tears from their faces. “Go put on your shoes and wait for me. I’ll let mom know where we’re going.” Melanie and Madison ran to grab their shoes. Demi went to her parents room. Her mom was s

Madison hugged her back. “I make it alright, ok?” It was then she ran off towards Melanie and Victoria. Demi wasn’t sure what Madison was saying but she was always the quiet one, going along with Melanie or trying to keep her somewhat in a decent mood.Victoria stood there allowing the twins to talk. Madison crossed her arms over her chest. “Melanie, you need to be a better sister to Demi. You shouldn’t be mean to her like Chelley or mommy and daddy.”“Why should I? Daddy doesn’t like her so why should we?”“Because sisters are supposed to be best friends. Go say sorry to Demi.”“I won’t!”Madison got really loud at that point. “MELANIE! GO TELL DEMI YOU SORRY! SHE LOVES US MORE THAN YOU PIG BRAIN WILL SEE.”Melanie burst into tears being called a pig brain. She ran to Demi, who stood there until she nearly collapsed from being launched into. &ldq

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

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

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