Standing Together

Marylin Hart

Marylin POV

***BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP***

I woke up crashing the snooze button on my pink alarm clock to get ready for another day at Waterfalls High School. UGGGH....School. I rolled off the bed trudged to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and took a shower. I walked to my closet and picked out some clothes to wear. A white top and turquoise shorts with silver flats. After putting on my clothes I went to my vanity and combed out my brown hair.I had so many knots.I curled it and loosely tied it into two side ponytails. Lastly, I put on my golden heart locket my mom gave me before going into the military.Now I live with my dad. I'm an only child, unfortunately.

I walked to the kitchen and made my dad and I some pancakes. It's strange he's not awake. Afterwards,I eat my pancake at the dining table and leave my dads in the microwave with a note on the fridge reading:

"There's a pancake in the microwave. Have a good day! Love you!
~Mary "

All I have to do is wait for the bus. In the mean time I'll tell you about myself.

My name is Marylin Hart and I'm 15 years old. My favorite color is turquoise. I have a best friend named Harper and we've been in the same classes since kindergarten. My mother is in the military and I miss her a lot. I'm currently in Waterfalls High School with good grades. I love to sing and dance. I love the Twilight Saga. I also have a passion for photography. Hopefully  I can work in something with music and arts. I had long brown wavy hair but recently cut it just a bit. I'm not very tall but petite. I also have brown eyes and as my dad days a beautiful smile. My mom and I Skype almost every night. When we don't I get extremely anxious and shakey. At times I can have vivid scary dreams. My dad has a really good job, he gets payed a lot of money plus the funds and money my mom makes. You could say I'm rich.

Two minutes till the bus comes. I stood up from the chair and walked to my room to get my iPhone 6+ , my favorite sparkly purple headphones and my galaxy Jansport backpack. Before I go on the bus I should tell my dad bye.

I walk upstairs and open my dad's door only to hear his loud snores. I kiss his forehead and head towards the door where I find the bus waiting for me to approach it. Well here I go. I made my way inside the yellow bus and peeked at the seats available. Luckily, I saw Harper who saved a spot for me.

"Hey Haper, you look pretty." I complimented.

"Hi Marylin,so do you."

"Thanks." I said my cheeks turning a scarlet red.

"I'm going to listen to some music." Harper told me putting on her blue Beats by Dr.Dre.

"Kk" I said.

         ***5 Minutes Later ***

The bus doors open signaling that it was time for us to get off and start school. Harper and I got off together, heading towards a tree with freshly cut grass around it. We both sat down by the tree silently. Something was wrong. I could feel the tension filling a space between Harper and I.

"Harper, what's wrong?" I asked quietly.

"Nothing." she replied quickly looking away.

"I know something's wrong. Your never this quiet. You know you can trust me with anything. This is what I'm here for." I stated with a hint of worry.

"It's nothing Mary." she whispered.

"Harper, look at me. Please." I asked politely.

Harper turned to look at me. That's when I noticed it. Her eyes were puffy and a little red and she had pink tinted cheeks. She was crying the night before.

"Were you crying?" I questioned curiously.

"No not at all." she whispered her eyes getting glossy.

"You know you can't lie to me." I stated.

"I'm sorry. I should've called you," she told me crying,"its just that my parents have been arguing and its been getting worse."

"Oh. Harper it's ok," I said giving her a hug,"how about you come sleep over at my house?It's Friday you know."

"Ok. So after school I'll go get the things I need. But,quick question.Can you come with me to get my stuff?" she questioned me.

"Sure. I'd love to. Let me text my dad."

"Ok" she said smiling a little.

I took out my phone and text my dad
"Dad I'm going with Harper to get some stuff at her  house. I invited her over for a sleepover."

I waited a minute until a little ring sounded on my phone. That was my dad.

"No problem. I'll have the house clean by then. The pancake was delicious. Thanks. Have a good day too! Love you!"

"Everything's set then.After school we'll leave to get your stuff."I told Harper with a smile.

"Ok,"she told me holding her arms wide open indicating a hug,"thanks."

The school bell rung. Harper and I got up and walked to our 1st period which was Language Arts with Mrs. McDonald. She's so sarcastic it's a bit annoying. But on the bright side,at least she likes us. Harper and I went to the first period cabinet and got out our notebooks.

"Today class we are going to write an ABC and Haiku poem. All the notes are stapled in your notebook. This will be due Wednesday. Therefore you have 5 days to complete it  since its Friday. This assignment will be 75% of your grade. Now get to work." Mrs.McDonald lectured.

      *** 5 Hours Later ***

School finished fast. We only had one work sheet for the rest of our six periods. Harper and I finished early so we chatted about plans for the sleepover. We decided to have a mini spa,eat ice cream, and other fun stuff.

I can't wait for the sleepover to start!

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Authors Note:

Thanks to those who read this book! It's a real pleasure. This book will be based on personal life experiences. Please give feedback.
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