Chapter 40

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Ellie's pov
Sunday.
Tomorrow's school, I'm dreading it to say the least. I don't want to tell Mom and Dad how much I'm actually worrying about it because they have enough to deal with. Cooper also had to go back to Charleston for a week because the Pates found a house here to buy so he needs to move his things, even though they're keeping the Charleston house as well.

What makes it even worse is that it's Sunday night. Meaning in less than 12 hours I would have to face public school. Lauren. Being alone. I don't know one person in the school. I've never been so worried about going anywhere but here.

"Ellie? You alright? You've been zoned out a little while" Dad says and I look up at him. "Nope" I say, straight to the point. "School?" Mom asks and I just nods. "I don't want to go" I say. I don't care if I was being dramatic or whatever but I just didn't want to go. I don't want it to be like it was back in Maryland.

"Just call us if you need picked up" Dad says and I nod. "It's getting late, you should try get some sleep Els" He also says. I look at my phone, the screen read 11:03pm. I probably won't get much sleep anyways. "I will. Goodnight" I say, hugging both Mom and Dad. "Goodnight sweet girl" Mom says.

2am.

I tossed and turned. It's been almost 3 hours now. My mind just wouldn't shut down. I was getting more annoyed with myself that I couldn't sleep. All I wanted was to be asleep, instead of overthinking and stressing. "Fuckkk" I say, groaning in frustration. I probably was too loud because shortly after Mom opened my bedroom door. "Can't sleep?" She asks and I sigh, "Not even a second" I say. She walks over to my bed, climbing in the other side. She opens her arms and I just lay my head on her chest. Mom always had a way of calming me down, I don't know how.

"I'm here. I'll still be here when you wake up. Try sleep bubs" she says, stroking my back. Surprisingly I managed to sleep.

"Els. Wake up" I hear and I'm being shook gently. I open my eyes, squinting at the light in my bedroom. "It's time to wake up. Dad's making breakfast in a bit so get ready first" Mom says and kisses my head and leaves my bedroom.

I seemed to have forgotten I would be going to school in just 2 hours time. It took me a while yesterday to find an outfit. I didn't want to out do it but I didn't want to just wear sweats. I know in a few weeks I would end up just wearing sweats but not for my first day.

I decided on a oversized tee with some ripped jeans and my air forces. Basic, I know.

When I opened my phone, I noticed Mom posted a photo and tagged me in it on her Instagram

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When I opened my phone, I noticed Mom posted a photo and tagged me in it on her Instagram.

When I opened my phone, I noticed Mom posted a photo and tagged me in it on her Instagram

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