Eccedentesiast

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Monachopsis- The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place.

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V A Y D A

"Time to get your asses up!" I yell at the top of my lungs in the living room. It's our last day here and they were stupid and tried to pull an all-nighter. I also tried but soon gave up when it got too loud to the point that I couldn't hear myself think, so I went upstairs. They all passed out in the living room, obviously they failed. My guess is they made it to about four since I was up at six and they were all knocked out cold.

I smile at Hegan and Everly who are cuddled up on the couch, they must have made up. Kinzley is on the other couch and for some reason Porter is sprawled out on the floor. "Come wake up, it's almost noon!" Kashton let's out an amused laugh when they groan and I start chucking pillows at them. Porter throws one back to me before burying his face away from the light. I use that pillow and throw it at Kinzley but she doesn't budge. "I told you she sleeps through anything," I mutter to Kash as I kneel down next to Porter.

I shake his shoulder aggressively and I know he's going to hate me but I don't really care. "Wake up," I whine like a child. "I'm hungry." 

"Make yourself food," he mumbles and tries to kick me away with his foot but fails miserably.

I sit down on his back making him groan, "pleaaasseee?" I drag out the word and shake his shoulder again. "I'm not going to stop bugging you until you get up."

Porter pushes me off of him and stands up. He flips me off and rubs his eyes as he walks away, muttering something I can't understand. I smile innocently as I catch Kashton's eye. One down, three to go.

"Kash, go fill up a glass of water," he gives me a skeptical look but doesn't question.

I give another smile as I walk over to Kinzley, I shake her shoulder as a warning but when she doesn't move I dump the water on her. She shrieks, sitting up immediately, that worked better than expected. "Holy shit! V what the fu-"

  "Can you guys be quiet?" Everly mumbles.

I snicker, "you guys have five minutes to get up before I get up myself, don't test me."

Kinzley groans but Everly sits up straighter, "What time do we have to leave?" she yawns.

"Depends on what time you want to get home," I shrug and walk away into the kitchen.  Porter is in there, his elbow on the counter and he rests his head in the palm of his hand with his eyes closed. "Boo."

Porter jumps and grabs my shoulders, looking like he's about to attack me. His wide eyes soften when he realizes it's just me. He lets out a breath as he looks away from me and at the counters. "You're going to give me a heart attack."

"Just giving you pay back," I smile and ruffle his hair before helping him decide what to do for lunch.

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"I'll see you guys tomorrow," I bid my friends goodbye, shutting the door of the car. I walk up to the front porch as Porter backs up from my driveway. I sigh and look up at the house, it's a relief to be home, I can get some time to myself before school tomorrow.

"Vayda!" I hear Dayton yell as I enter the house. I place my bag on the floor as I bend down and hug my little brother tightly.

He giggles and hugs me back, "Woah, buddy, is it possible that you've gotten taller?" I tease. He looks at me excitedly before a proud look comes over his face.