The Pain that Lingers

chapter two: the beginning of the end

Lucy 

Past

Tonight I wanted to have a good night with my best friends, I have known Clay Aaron and Alyssa Ramirez since we were in pre school; and they have seen me at my best, and at my worst. I put on some heavy dark smoky eye makeup and a black sparkly long sleeve dress. Every week at the theatre in Manhattan, movies and shows play- either live or on screen. It's always such a fun night whenever we go together.

I got into Clay's limo as we headed to the theatre. "Do you think I'll be an actress one day?" Alyssa asked randomly as Clay drove off. "Of course, you're amazing!" I said. Alyssa always get's the lead roles at our school because she is that good. "Thanks. Sometimes it feels pointless, but my acting coach says I have to keep training for roles I have been auditioning for." She said. Clay arrived at the theatre and we all went inside. I remember that this moment was the only moment I felt free from fear, loneliness, and anxiety. 

Present 

For being at school only a day word travels fast. Of course it does, who am I kidding? I thought. Private school students love, and I mean LOVE creating drama for no reason other than to entertain themselves. It sickens me how cruel and messed up people are for trying to screw up someone else's life just because. 

"So... you must be the new girl. Am I correct?" A redhead girl said with a nose piercing said. I turned away from my locker to face the three girls. They must be the girls Karina mentioned; Candace, Mia and Kira. What a shock, notice my sarcasm. "Um... yes why?" I said awkwardly. 

"Oh nothing, we just heard a lot about you. Do not mess with Jayden or Marcus or else." The redhead said. "And who are you to tell me what to do?" I said not wanting to deal with their bullshit. "We're just-warning you! We don't take this lightly." The girl with the black hair said. "Take what lightly? Are you threatening me?!" I asked. 

The girl with the black hair stiffened. "No, we're just saying what would happen if you continue to disrespect us." She said. "Disrespect who?" I asked immediately with attitude. "We're the popular five, if one tries to mess with us, we all stick together." The quiet girl said. 

"Whatever. Just get out of my way, or else." I said mocking them. I pushed them out of my way because I did not want to be in a tight space. My heart was pounding through my chest and I could tell I was going to have a panic attack. As I pushed the girls away I walked through the halls to my next class yet accidentally see Jayden there talking to a girl. I don't think I was meant to see what was happening. They were arguing about something- I just couldn't hear it because I was standing  farm away. I decided to walk by and he yelled at the girl to go away. What an asshole, who does he think he is talking to girls like that? Does he have any common decency? 

"What the fuck are you staring at?" He said walking up to me grabbing my arms. Okay, what is his problem? "Absolutely nothing." I said with no fear or concern in my voice. He pushed me against the lockers, I tried to push him and slap him; but nothing was working, he is very strong and muscular so if you try to fight back he would automatically win. 

I struggled for a bit until he said something, "Stop fighting and listen to me." He growled. A group of people walked by us and he gave them the death glare. His grip on my wrists hurt so bad I wanted to rip them off myself. He looked deep into my eyes as if he saw who I was as a person which was scary, "If you try to tell anyone what you saw, I will end you." He said with his mouth close to my ear. He was dangerously close, how could someone be this cruel? I don't even know him and quite frankly, I don't want to know him. 

"Get off of me!" I said. Pushing him away, he let go of my wrist as I headed to my last class before lunch. When class got out I headed to the cafeteria not knowing where to sit. I looked at my wrist and Jayden left a bruise. Jerk. It was my first day and people were treating me like shit when I did nothing to them. How am I going to explain this to my parents? I have to cover it with foundation or something, can't let anyone see it. Thank god I am wearing a jacket right now, don't judge me I get cold in the classroom sometimes. 

I sat down at an empty table with crumbles on it. Ew, I thought. I grabbed a sanitation wipe from my purse to clean it off and threw it out in the trash near me. I always ate healthy food, well tried to. My eating habits aren't always the best. I couldn't eat at all, every time I had some peace and quiet I was right back to the place that claimed my darkness. The darkness that filled every room, the shadows that lurk behind me in the hallways or in my room when I try to sleep. 

A boy with glasses and dirty blonde hair sat in front of me. "This seat taken?" He asked. I shook my head. "I'm Ethan- Ethan Bailey." He said. I smiled back at him, he seemed nice. He was a bit nerdy, but nerdy friends are always the loyal one's, and I need that in my life. "Lucia, but my friends call me Lucy." I said. He smiles back, "Nice to meet you Lucy!" He said. I see Karina walking with her lunch tray when Candace, Mia, and Kira walked up to her. They stood in front of her like they were Barbie queens. They just had to have all the attention on them. 

"Look at what the cat brought in." The dumb redhead said. "Ew Candy, don't even look at her or else you'll turn just as ugly as her." The stupid girl with the black hair said. The quiet one didn't say a word. They were just using the quiet girl to make themselves look good. All of a sudden Karina dropped her tray of food and it landed at her feet. The girls laugh and I have had enough. I walked up from behind them and "accidentally" dropped my food at their feet so they know how it feels. "Oops. Payback is a bitch." I said. The redhead girl got so mad she took a step towards me. "What is going on in here?" An administrator asked. Nobody said a word. "Alright if no one wants to say anything, all of you detention on Saturday- except for you, Lucia." The lady said. "You can come to my office on Saturday instead." Why? Why do I have to go to her office instead of detention? I'd rather just take a detention. Everyone in the cafeteria was looking at us, it felt awkward being there so I ran out. I couldn't stand stand being in the cafeteria with everyone looking at me. 

I go to the lady's room. I felt like I had to throw up and I did. It was not pleasant, nor did it feel good. I heard moaning noises from the other stall. Oh god, was someone really having sex in here? Immediately when they heard me throw up, they come out of the bathroom. As I washed my hands I see Jayden with the girl he was yelling at earlier. 

His eyes landed on mine once again. We have to stop running into each other like this. 

Chapter two is finished, hope you guys liked it. Don't know when chapter 3 will be up, I'll be busy in these last few months. But hope you enjoyed this chapter.