I'm Fine

Untitled Part 12

89. It has become a sort of obsession for me. If the boys aren't around I'm on the scale. Or I have the measuring tape around my waist. I am looking in the mirror when I hear the front door open. I rush out of my mother's bathroom.

"Trouble, where are you?" I go meet him.

"Oy, Trouble, what's up? You don't look well."

"I'm fine Meanie." He looks at me and I'm sure he doesn't believe me.

"Let's get you ready for school." I sigh. He said he would do this yesterday, he has been lecturing me on my clothing choices at every turn. He thrusts a blouse and skirt at me and I go put them on. I'm drowning in them. I walk back into the bedroom and Gabe just shakes his head, throwing me a shirt from his bag. I throw it on. It's new, when did he buy this? We get into Kota's car and Kota looks at me, but after a look from Gabe he doesn't mention anything. We pull into the school and Gabe drags me away from the courtyard. He drags me to Mr. Blackbourne's office. What is going on? Dr. Green is the only one in the office and he looks me over. He stands up and places his hands on my hips.

"Pookie, we need to talk."