The Hunted

Chapter 1 ~ Elexis

I looked back over my shoulder, I could feel her angry, hazel eyes lingering on me. Her straight figure slouched as she walked away. I felt terrible and mad at the same time, mixed feeling, oh how I love them. My stomach churned as if I haven't eaten in days. My thoughts spiraled in my aching head, I needed rest... I need an escape. Great, first day of year 11 tomorrow and it looks like I'll be crying myself to sleep.

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I woke up to sun beaming on my face. I ran my fragile hand down my rosy cheek, my face felt swollen. I feel like a slob, weak. Everywhere. I hardly had any motivation to get up although something has too wake me up otherwise I may as well be 6ft under. I debated whether I should have a bubble bath or steamy shower.
Shower it is.

Well, I definitely cried myself to sleep, yay can't wait too see how monstrous I look. I dragged myself to the bathroom half stumbling over my pair of clumsy feet; as soon as I walked in I see my reflection in the mirror across from me. I lift my hand, and so does my reflection. I stared as I stood motionless in front of the cold mirror, am I happy with this life? I could not tell, the complaint of my belly got the better of me.

First day of year 11, I have to make a great first impression. New town, new high school, new people... new guys.

I did the usual morning routine, hot shower, simple but elegant make up including eye liner then I coated my lashes in mascara, brushed and curled my straight, brown hair and headed down to the kitchen for brekky. "Morning mum," I shot smile at my mother. Her hazel eyes made their way to me from the news paper she was reading, her straight hair was perfect as usual, tucked behind her ears, she was a beautiful woman. She wore a fancy top and tight jeans, she must be heading out.

"Morning Lexi, eggs and bacon?" She replied as I took a seat opposite to her. I stretched my toes as I laid my feet flat on the dining area floor. I had yet to get used to this modern day house, twisted tiles plated the floor while the walls where coated in a dreamy blue. A feature wall outline was not brought to life yet next to the kitchen doorway, something I was actually excited about starting.

"Yeah sounds good. By the way mum, let's forget about last night, let's forget about dad too, he's such a jerk, doesn't deserve such a beautiful kind hearted woman like you." I needed to apologize, I should have never yelled at her, I know how she felt about moving away from my father. Realising what I had just said made me question whether it was a good use of words. "Mum, don't worry about him remember we agreed on a new start? Everything's going to work out. Now where are you off too this morning, you look fancy!" I shot a quick glance at her then continued eating my delicious breakfast she prepared for me.

"I know darling, I know. I'm going too a job interview In town, wish me luck I need to be there by 8:30, I have ten minutes. I'll take you to school this morning, first day how exciting!"

I knew she was avoiding talking about dad, I thought I would leave it at that; I grabbed my bag from up stairs, took one last glance in the mirror and jogged to the front door, you're ready Lexi I reassured myself, let's make this year a good one.