Dear Janet, You're Ugly

My Horrible Fate

Janet's POV

The next day as I awoke for school I felt a sense of giddiness mixed with a little fear. I got up to use the bathroom and I looked at myself in the mirror. I saw my wild mane of hair going in every direction. I saw my pale morning skin and my chapped lips.

I gently pressed my fingers against my lips as I reminisced the kiss Erin and I shared. It felt weird to say it out loud so I kept it in my head. I looked different, my cheeks had a red hue to them, and my pale skin looked warmer, healthier even.

My boring brown eyes somehow looked a bit lighter. What was happening to me? Was I morphing into some strange creature? A creature that was the happiest they had been in a while. A small grin crept on my face, I had completely seen myself in a new light.

And for once the huge dark birthmark of my face didn't have my attention. I hopped into the shower and got ready for the day. I dressed in some jeans and a light pink sweatshirt. I applied an even coat of foundation, I even let my hair do its own thing.

I made my way downstairs and grabbed an apple. I was soon out the door on my way when I felt the butterflies fluttering in my stomach. When I tried to push them away, they'd flapped their wings harder, daring me to try again.

I felt this way until I made it to the front of the school. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes before I took a step and then another. I went straight to my locker to gather my things for my first class.

I hadn't seen Erin or Amy as I walked down the hall. Just as I was about to turn the corner, I was instantly pulled back and shoved into a room. It all happened so quickly and I was ready to scream for help when I saw who exactly my kidnapper was.

"Erin what the hell is wrong with you"?!  I snapped rubbing a hand against my chest. He grinned widely shoving his hand inside his pockets. He was dressed in black jeans and a black sweater to match. A navy blue beanie sat on his head as tufts of his dark hair poked out.

He walked closer to me, his grin turning mischievous. "Stay b-bac-" that was all I could mutter before he captured my lips with his. He gently nipped and tugged at my lips before resorting to soft pecks. His long arms were wrapped around me tight, unwilling to let me go.

When we finally came up for air he looked deep into my eyes. "I missed you" he whispered, his minty breath fanned against my face. I gently smiled as he held my face in his large hands. My heart pounded in my chest ready to burst. I felt my face grow hotter from his intense gaze.

"You do know we saw each other yesterday right" I joked to which he laughed lightly. I pulled back only for him to grunt and pull me back in. Who would have thought? Me and him at this moment, it seemed unreal.

"That may be true. Doesn't change the fact that I missed you like crazy
". He stroked my hair gently and tucked a strand behind my ear. I glanced at the clock on the wall, we had nearly two minutes to get to class.

I successfully pulled back holding my books tighter to my chest. "We have two minutes to get to class"! I was out the door before I could hear his last words.

I made it just in time before the teacher could walk in.

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You know that feeling where you just know someone is suspicious of you. Like they are watching your every move because they know something. They wait for the perfect moment to approach you and they have no regards nor do they care if you're having a good day.

During the last period of the day, I had gone to the bathroom. I did my business quickly before stepping out to wash my hands. Only I couldn't reach the sink as Barnie Greco stepped in front of me. "Well well if it isn't the not so innocent Janet" she sneered.

I gulped deeply confused."Could you move"? I asked politely. All I wanted to do was wash my hands. She lightly shoved me back into the bathroom stall. My back made hard contact with the door and I knew I would later find a bruise.

She gripped the color of my shirt tightly in her hands. "You are pathetic. Don't think I didn't see what happened in the woods". She took her phone out of her pocket, she then shoved a picture in my face.

" Bet you didn't think I had proof huh"? She wore a devilish grin as if she had won the lottery. I stared at the picture and sure of enough, in a clear shot of me and Erin we were lip-locked in a tight embrace.

This was it. This would surely ruin not only me but Erin as well. Things had finally been looking up. But I knew it was too good to be true. Good things never happened to me, a beast of a girl. "I wonder what Millie will think once she sees this" Barnie said with utmost satisfaction.

I felt useless as she shoved her into her sweater pocket. Her form was completely covered by the large pink sweater, but the small bulging bump could still be seen. "I'll figure out what you can do  for me to get this erased. Until then id watches your back" she threatened before skipping out of the bathroom.

I slid down the wall underneath the sink. Tears ran down my face before I could stop them from falling. Why? Why did this happen? I knew what Millie Anderson was capable of. She had ruined my life before and she would surely do it again.

I had made declared in my mind. I would stay away from Erin, no matter how much it would hurt. I needed to do it for his protection and mine.

For the remainder of the period, I sat there pouring my eyes out at my horrible fate.