Worse from here

chapter 1- old friend

But it wasn't a dream. She was standing there, with the police behind her, looking at mother's dead body with pieces of glass still in her lifeless body.

1 week prior...

Kourtney Frazer Devlin was a 16 year old girl in her 3rd year of high school living a normal life. She had birthday parties, a sweet 16, went to school, and had decent grades. Her parents didn't get along much, but she thought it was normal for parents to not get along sometimes, some more than others. her mother, Lisaville Devlin was her best friend outside of school. They would go to malls, spend time at the cinema, and get their nails done together. If Kourtney had any problems or if she needed help, the first person she would go to was Lisaville.

As for her dad, Charleston Devlin, a 45 year old Caucasian man. It was almost the exact opposite. Every time her dad came into the room or came home from work, Kourtney would feel negative energy surrounding her whole body. She would always dread being near her dad. And it wasn't just because of this energy, but also because of the way he acts. If Kourtney were to say even one word in a slightly wrong tone then all hell would break loose in the house. From things being thrown at her to the neighbors hearing the commotion and calling the cops. Because of this, Charleston hated Kourtney even more and would basically mentally abuse her. Any small insignificance that happened in Charleston's life it would be blamed on Kourtney.

Lisaville hated when this would happen, she would do her best to protect Kourtney, but Charleston was stronger than the two of them. This was often the reason the two would argue so much. Another reason being Charleston not getting along with Lisaville's side of the family. The couple would argue almost 24/7 and wouldn't even sleep in the same room most of the time. Charleston's second bedroom was the living room. They both want to divorce, but neither have the time nor the money to do so. They are stuck in an endless loop of misery.

Kourtney and her friend, Victoria Quate were decently close, they were bestfriends in middle school but has since separated naturally. In 8th grade, Victoria started to become friends with some rather strange people. It was people that Kourtney wasn't comfortable with. Kourtney knew these people weren't the best type of people that Victoria was becoming friends with. But there was nothing she could do, the damage was done and Victoria didn't want to listen. They weren't best friends anymore, they have since become acquaintances. Still, sometimes they would do the occasional smile and wave when they saw each other, and sometimes would have some small talk. But nothing more than that anymore.

On this particular day, Kourtney was on her way to the bathroom whilst at school. When Kourtney walked into the bathroom she saw her old friend, Victoria. Kourtney wasn't surprised to see her, as Victoria would often skip and be found by people and staff in the bathroom. Still, Kourtney looked at Victoria and her medium length brown hair, brown eyes, and tan skin with a smile.

Victoria flashed a smile back. Kourtney was curious as to why Victoria looked rather startled, but she continued to walk to the bathroom stall. As Kourtney finished using the bathroom and started to walk over to the sink to wash her hands, she gave another quick look at Victoria and flashed a smile. She wondered why Victoria was still in the bathroom. Considering she was in there for god knows how long before Kourtney even came in. But Kourtney didn't say anything. She kept her smile on her face until it slowly started to fade as Kourtney's eyes dropped to Victoria's hands.

"What? Ethan does it too." Says Victoria, already knowing what Kourtney was going to say based on her frown. "What does that have to do with you doing it Victoria?" Kourtney says. "Because he's the one who go me into it, its not that bad you know, maybe you should try it too some day." Kourtney couldn't believe the words that just came out of Victoria's mouth. She couldn't believe that Victoria even had the audacity to say such a thing. She knew that Victoria didn't hang out with the best people, but she didn't think they were this bad. "why would you even listen to him, I thought you knew better." Kourtney says.

"My boyfriend wouldn't make me do something I'm not okay with." Victoria claims. Kourtney was in disbelief. "Boyfriend? Since when did you start dating Ethan?" Kourtney says. "Since like 2 months ago." Victoria replies. Before Kourtney can say another word, Victoria says "Do you wanna try?" Kourtney's eyes went wide. She had a mix of fear, anxiety,disappointment, and disgust going on. Kourtney looks at Victoria, "No, why would you even ask me something like that?" "Oh come on, you're still the same as your 8th grade self, always so worried about everything. Come on , just loosen up a bit" Victoria says while reaching her hand out to give Kourtney some. Before Kourtney can say something else, Victoria and Kourtney turn their heads to the bathroom entrance after hearing a radio and keys.

The next thing Kourtney knows, she's walking with Victoria behind a school staff member on their way to the principals office. Kourtney was so scared she felt faint and dizzy. Meanwhile it was obvious that this wasn't Victoria's first time. Victoria was rather calm, in her own thoughts, and didn't seem startled at all. She seemed more annoyed that she got caught than worried and that surprised Kourtney.

They both walked in silence all the way to the principles office. They took a seat in the office chairs in the cold, almost empty office. While waiting for the principle, Victoria breaks the silence. "It's okay don't worry, they're probably just gonna suspend us or something." Kourtney's eyes went wide again. "Suspended?" she thought. Kourtney has never been suspended. She was always a decent student and never started any problems. This scared Kourtney. "What would my parents think?" She thought to herself.

The principle finally came in after about 10 minutes of waiting. "Ms. Quate, I see you're not learning your lesson." Says the principle. "And who is this young lady." The principle says. "They were in the bathroom together." Says the staff member in the back of the office, standing behind Kourtney and Victoria's seats. The expression on the principles face changed and she says, "Is that true?" looking at Kourtney. "Yes Ms. Tristin, but I can explain." Before Kourtney can explain Ms. Tristin says, "I'm on a tight schedule here so I don't have time to listen to your side of the story, even if you didn't do it, you were still found with her. And we don't have proof that you didn't do anything."

Kourtney had a lump in her throat, she knows what she has gotten herself into, and its too late to go back. "So here's what I'm going to do" Ms. Tristin says. "I'm going to suspend both of you for two days, and ill be calling both of your homes" Kourtney's heart drops, she looks over at Victoria, who still looks calm. Kourtney starts to feel anger towards Victoria, but doesn't say anything as she doesn't want to get suspended for longer or worse, expelled.

Lisaville comes to pick up Kourtney and before Lisaville can say anything Kourtney starts to burst in tears. "I swear I didn't do anything!" Kourtney cries. Choking on her tears. "I know you wouldn't do anything like that Kourtney, but you got yourself into a shithole of trouble" "I know! I didn't mean to! I was just on my way to the bathroom and I saw Victoria and-" "You saw Victoria?" Lisaville interrupts "Yea and she tried to give me some and I told her no!" Kourtney says. "I believe you, I just cant believe she would do something like that, I mean she used to be such a good girl." Lisaville says. "I'm just as surprised as you are." Kourtney says.

they enter the driveway to their house and they both enter. Kourtney enters the home, prepared for the worst, until she hears "Your dad should be home later tonight, he's working extra shifts today" Kourtney felt a sense of relief. She walks upstairs and puts her bag down. She lays on her bed and thinks about what just happened. She was shocked at the fact that Victoria didn't even have the decency to apologize for what happened. Kourtney shuts her eyes and slowly begins to fall asleep.