Exposing Secrets | Side Stories from 'Unfaithful'

Out Of Place

TW: child abuse is mentioned like, once. Also, strong language appears but has been bleeped out

Coming from an underprivileged household didn't help her anymore than her mother tried doing so throughout her upbringing. Shag Pringleg, a student at Eunoia High notoriously known for her low grades and short stance held a very, very private secret. What would happen if her class were to find out how she barely scrapes together cash to pay for this week's rent?

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It all starts back at the hospital where she was birthed. She didn't ask to be born. This day was the start of where everything went wrong, and she blames her drug & alcohol addicted mother for it. Why? Why did her mother even bother having a child if she couldn't even give her the basic needs of an infant? These aren't even the worst stories of her childhood. Everyday teetered the borderline of child abuse but Child Protection Services never once knocked at their door. Arriving at school late and in the same clothes as yesterday, and the day before. Smelling like she hadn't showered since... who knows when. 

This all started becoming the usual for Shag during her time growing up and before you knew it, she would've started internally burning from the shame and pity that was shone upon her. Always moving to different trailer parks, no solid friends, and no form of communication either. To school and back. That was her usual routine but even then, sometimes her mother didn't have enough money to pay for gas. During her more recent years throughout middle school Shag hardly ever showed up. Things were hard enough through her childhood, but it got even worse during her adolescence. 

Being surrounded by a bunch of pre-pubescent tweens wasn't the best option for Shag, considering all her needs as she reached her tweens. It got difficult for her mother who was also trying to keep her sobriety which meant that Shag had to stay home most days than others. But her life switched 180 degrees when she happened to be given a full scholarship to Eunoia High despite her worrying grades. Full uniform, stationery, and accommodation for 5 years. 

Eunoia High, a very prestigious high school in the land of Eunoia. Only those of the highest and noblest families were accepted into Eunoia, so it was extremely eye catching seeing the odd Shag walk through the hallways on the first day. Consisting of the two major cliques; The G Strings, and The Genshin Gang. Eunoia High was held tightly together with the help of their two most popular cliques, and anyone would pay one arm and leg to even sit with them during recess. 

The G Strings, compromised of 4 main members: Jujug and Barbarag, known as absolute besties and are platonically shipped as Johng. Hayoong, and Cummyg, married and also a little confused are known as Salmong. These 4 were the strong foundation of what is now known as 'The G Strings'. And 'The Genshin Gang' compromised of 4 founding members too; Sorag and Sug, voted best couple on campus for multiple years in a row and are more often known as Sojug. Suag, and Tamig are also part of the famed 'Genshin Gang'. 

That morning getting ready for her first day might've been the absolute, hands down, most painful and aggravating morning ever. Not knowing how to wear the expensive uniform was problem number one, followed by the faucet at home not working either which meant Shag couldn't wash her face or brush her teeth. Nevertheless take a shower!? It was nearing 8:30am which meant time for Shag to leave to try and be on time for her first day as a strict rule followed at Eunoia High which was: No tardiness. Late by more than 5 minutes and you stay back after school and make up for the time you were late by. No excuses. 

Having the most horrific morning she could possibly imagine, Shag only just makes it on time to the large and elegant gates of Eunoia High. One minute to spare before she heads for orientation. Walking through the hallways in her pristine uniform but still ragged appearance earns her many stares. Most of disgust, but a few of curiosity and interest. She even gained a few rude comments. "Ew, why does she smell like that", and "Yuck, why is her hair so greasy. Can't even bother washing it on the first day?" filled the halls and rooms of where Shag briefly passed by. Hoping she would reach the orientation hall quicker, she fastens her pace more and more until-