Playing Mom

Chapter 1

Like any other day when I arrive home from school I find 1 of 3 things... sometimes all 3.

1. Broken bottles of alcohol on the floor.

2. Some random guy with my mom.

3. The couch, coffee table, and love seat flipped over.

I really shouldn't say 'my mom' because I'm pretty much my own mom now. My dad left when I was 14. I'm 16 now and my mom can't seem to control her feelings. I think she has had over 10 boyfriends since my father left. Honestly I'm surprised she hasn't gotten pregnant yet. Anyway I guess I should explain about myself.

I'm 5'6 so I'm categorized in the 'tall' section. I have blue eyes. And not the kind of blue eyes cute girls have, they are more like 'I have no idea what color I am, lets just say I'm blue.' eyes. I have very wavy hair that is a brown with a few blonde streaks here and there. And it sticks out when I try to put it up. Skinny with no boobs or butt. Awkward I would assume. And I don't really give a fudge about anything. Oh yeah, My name is Kallie Hart.

Enough about me.

But today when I walked into the house mom wasn't home. There were no broken bottles of whiskey on the floor. There was no smell of alcohol in the air. The living room was in tip top shape. I don't hear any crying or yelling. Where could she be?

"MOM?" I yell

I wonder off into the kitchen and find a note on the counter.

'Kallie, Chris and I went out. Should be home by 9. xoxo Mom'

I roll my eyes and crumple the note. Since when has she been dating a guy named Chris? I shrug and walk off to my room and pull out my homework because I have to be 'school responsible' too. I read my assignments for today and tomorrow.

Math- Study for test.

Science- Research project.

History- None :D

English- Read chapters 1-3

Child Development- Class project. Partner- Kyle Miller

My heart skips a beat. I totally forgot about the project. I'm supposed to be at Kyle's place in 10 minutes! But first let me tell you about Kyle

Dreamy, Hot, Cute, Everything you would want, Deep brown eyes that match his hair, and his perfect year-round tan.

Focus Kallie.

I write mom a note in case she gets home before I do. Then I hop in the car and race to Kyle's house.

When I get there I ring the doorbell and a little 5 year old answers it.

'What do you want old lady" She growls

"Oh I-" I start

"Maggie shes just a friend, let her inside." Kyle says

She steps aside and I hop through the door. Oh maybe I should tell you guys about the project, you have probably heard about it before. Its when 2 people get partnered up and they get a baby to take care of blah blah blah. I gave the baby to Kyle because mom would probably ask about it.

"Sorry about Maggie." He apologizes

"Oh its okay." I reply

"Shall we?" He points to a door, I'm guessing its his room.

I follow him into his room, ignoring the fact that he is kicking clothes aside.

"Now first things first- the name." Kyle says

"Oh yeah, I never thought about it." I reply

"Well its a... girl. So start brainstorming girl names." He says

"Haley, Sarah, Leah, Ryan." I say

He stops me.

"Ryan? Isn't that a boy name." Kyle asks.

"It can be, not always."

"Ryan it is, and if anyone asks it will be our little secret."

"Like an inside joke?" I ask

"Exactly."

We work until almost 10 p.m. Most of the time we were joking around.

"Can you take Ryan tonight?" I ask

"Sure, Ill see you tomorrow." He winks

I think I feel myself blush.

"Yeah, see you tomorrow."

I drive home. I see a car in the driveway, probably Chris'. I unlock the door and hear mom and Chris in her room. I wonder if they will get serious and settle down together. Maybe I wouldn't have to 'play mom' anymore.

I head to bed and try to dround out the noises coming from down the hall, I don't think I have to explain. After around 5 minutes the sound dies down and I can get some rest.

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My alarm goes off at 6 a.m. I finally decide its worth getting out of bed and get dressed. I put on a plain black t-shirt and some jeans that are ripped at the knee. I pull my hair back into a ponytail and slip on some Keds. I put on some mascara because I have to look somewhat presentable. I go downstairs and see that mom is on the couch with Chris.

"Hey, Kallie." Mom says

"Hey.." I reply. "I'm going to school, gotta get there early today."

"Okay honey, have a nice day."

Since when did she care. I hop in the car and drive to school. I thought it was going to be bad, like any other school day when I remembered the project. That put a smile on my face.

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