TW/CW : Abuse and Alcoholism
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"GET OUT!! GET OUT OF MY HOUSE! YOU DON'T BELONG HERE!!"
I run out of the door, hearing the wine bottle crash against the wall.
"You're no child of mine."
Woohoo
Finally putting my right arm through my coat sleeve as I walk down the dirt road I see the beautiful patch of purple-ish wildflowers that I stomp down so often.
I step onto the flowers and skid my boot across the plant, pulling out my phone to see if anyone could come pick me up.
Shit. What am i thinking.
As i put my phone back into my pocket I stomp once more and take of walking.
The crushed patch of Dame's Rocket slowly moving back to its original, already broken, state.
Don't need them anyways. Invasive species.
Though I should probably grab some to press later.
As i continue in my slow pace i see the ever familiar corner store.
At least that's welcoming
I hear the ding of the door bell as I walk in, followed by a sweet sounding voice
"Hey sweet pea! How's your day goin'?"
"Its going ok Sue, how about yours?"
I take off to the back to the drink section and grab a red bull.
"It's as good as it can get down here darlin'."
"That's nice."
I place the drink down as i hear the familiar ding of the door
"Hey Sue!"
"Homost.F̶l̶a̶r̶e̶ , what're you out doing today?"
As they carried on with their kind banter I counted my cash
Shit
"Somethin' wrong darlin'?"
"No, I just don't have enough today."
"How much are ya short doll? I could help out some."
"Nah I'll just put it back and find something cheaper."
Damn I thought I'd have enough
"Throw in a pack of gummy worms and I'll get it for em'."
"Nah its ok, I'll just get somethi-"
The body belonging to the voice walked up and plopped a fountain soda and a pack of gummies on the counter beside my red bull
He didn't seem to be much older than me, 17 at most. He wasn't any taller than I was, short blonde hair with emerald eyes.
"No, its all good."
"Ok then."
He flashed a lively smile while giving Sue the needed cash
"Thanks, man."
"Its no problem."
We walk out the same direction
"What's your name?"
"Didn't your mom ever teach you about stranger danger?"
"Well yeah, but you don't seem dangerous. My names Flare."
"Just call me Rune."
"It was nice to meet you Rune. I hope to see you again soon."
Before I can reply my phone starts ringing
Walking away I take my phone out of my pocket and read the name that belongs to the caller
'Mom'
Answering the call I'm greeted with a slurred
"Á̸̛̻͒͠v̶̭͉̳̦̋̆͛̋͜ẽ̵̟̦ṙ̵̻͙̰͚̓̈́͗y̵̡̨͐̍̇̕!! Where are you!? Are you ok?? I'm so sorry! You know I didn't mean what I said! Please baby, you know momma loves you so much. Come home please."
"Don't worry, I'm on my way mom."
"Thank you sweetie. I love you"
"Yeah, love you too."
I hang up and begin my walk 'home'
Picking up some Dame's Rocket on my way home.
What was his name again? ....flame?....yeah its flame.
I hold a gentle smile on my face as I walk onto the front porch steps.
Taking a deep breath and shoving the flowers in my pocket I open the door.
'Just a while longer Rune. You'll be ok."
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Our Botanical Flame
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