I'm all alone in this world

Clingy

Sean P.O.V.

I got up to see what the fuss was all about. My dad was home, he wasn't supposed to be home, he still had a month left in Iraq. Nether the less I was overwhelmed with joy. Jim got to hug dad first since he was the youngest and was more attached to him. Then my mom because wife and all. I got a pat on the back. I tried not to show my disappointment. It was horrible being the older brother all I wanted was a simple hug from my dad I haven't seen for six months. I should be used to it by now but it still hurt. "What are you doing back so early" I asked. "I wouldn't want to miss Jimbos birthday so they Said I could head back a bit early as long as I make the time up" my dad grinned placing Jim on his shoulders. He squealed in delight. My mom gave a happy smile. I forced one. I couldn't remember the last time he'd been home on my birthday. He didn't even come home right away when I first got cancer. I know I shouldn't be this upset but I was I missed him so much and he doesn't even notice. No one at home noticed me. Hell I had cancer why was I not being adored. Any time someone got sick at home I was the one who had to go to grandmas. I couldn't help it. The rest of my family was laughing and talking to each other leaving me behind. My dad came home for my brothers birthday and even got my mom flowers. I noticed that was part of the gasp as I looked down at her hands to see a beautiful bouquet. What did I get? A pat on the back and a don't die on me speech. I went up to my room knowing no one would come after me other than to yell at me. I ran up the wooden steps and shut the door to my room. The hairs on my neck rose. I was stressed out. I decided to kill time on the computer to distract myself. I logged onto club penguin not having anything better to do with my time. I played for a while trolling a small nine year old. Eventually when that got boring I started tossing a ball at the wall having it bounce on it then into my hands. I sighed loudly. Jim came running into my room. "Sean what's wrong. Daddy is home and you aren't even downstairs talking to him" he frowned. "Did mom put you up to this" I asked raising an eyebrow. "Maybe" he said wiggling all over the place. I ruffled his hair. "Hey stop that" he said fixing it and putting it back into place. I smiled at that. "Get out of here you scallywag" I teased. "Aye aye captain" he saluted back before getting out of the room. I checked my phone to see a bunch of missed calls and texts from Melina and one text from Jack.
Melina💬- Hey its first period where are you?
Melina💬- Hello? Where'd you go? Did you ditch???
Melina💬-If this about Wren I am so so sorry
Melina💬- Please just talk to me I didn't mean for this to happen. I'm sorry
Melina💬- I'm sorry please don't leave me
Melina💬- Nevermind that was selfish you can leave if you want. I'm used to it
Melina💬- I can understand why you wouldn't want to be friends with me anymore. I'm sorry you got involved with me and my life. It isn't your job to be my friend. I understand why you'd hate me. You can leave. I don't want you getting hurt anyways. It's better if we don't talk. If you don't talk to me tomorrow I'll get it. I am so sorry

That was the last of the messages. God she was clingy but that was okay I knew why she was. I didn't reply because knowing her she was asleep. I checked the clock it was 10:00pm. I decided I'd head off to bed. I striped down so I was only wearing my boxer shorts and brushed my teeth. I'd take a shower tomorrow if I was up to it. I set my alarm for 7:30am. I feel asleep fast and woke up to my alarm blaring loudly. I ran my hand through my hair and felt clumps fall out. I cringed. I went into the bathroom, still in boxers, and shaved my head. I found a black wig and positioned it on my head so no matter how much I moved it wouldn't fall off. I pulled on a pair of blue jeans and a belt. Most of my clothes were dirty so I put on a clean smelling guns and roses shirt. Then slipped on black converse. I made my way downstairs and poured myself a bowl of cereal, filling it to the top. Once I finished I slurped down the milk and placed it in the sink. When I made my way to the door to head to school my dad stopped me. "We need to talk" he said sternly. "And I need to go to school" I replied making my way around him. "We aren't done here" he called after me. I didn't listen. I had 10 minutes till 8:00. The school parking lot was crowded with cars but I found a spot. I made my way to the front of the school and waited for the bell to ring. "What the hell happened yester-yeesh what happened to your eye. You and Jack both weren't here" Melina blabbed. I sighed not wanting to open up about surprise cancer. I walked away hoping she wouldn't ask any more questions. I found Jack and his group of friends. "What up McK" one of his friends obnoxiously asked. "Uh" I hesitated. "Joe calm down. Don't scare him off now" a boy with a Green Day teeshirt said not looking up from his phone. "Okay Sean my main man let me introduce you" Jack grinned. "That's Andrew" he stated pointing to the boy with the Green Day tee. "That's Joe and Liam. They're brothers" he said pointing to Joe who had brown hair and Liam who had dirty blonde hair. "And this is Mark" he grinned brightly pointing to a buff but yet lanky boy with dark brown hair. "Cool" I stated before the bell rang. I made my way to homeroom with Liam. It went by quickly as well as most of the classes that followed. Except for Language Arts which dragged on as we waited to learn our project partners. We eventually got them and the girls got right to work while me and Jack talked about the game last night. My sentence was about how bad the Capitals were was interrupted by Bryanna yelling at us. We decided to help work. Melina got up and left as we did. She clutched her arm as she walked away. What was wrong with her? I shrugged it off and went back to the work. It had been 10 minutes and Melina still wasn't back. Then 30, the next thing you knew class was over. I walked to my next class alone and patiently waited for it to end. The last class of the day was science and Andrew was in it with me. We got to know each other a bit and I learned he was a skater. When class ended we said goodbye and headed out for the parking lot. "Yo do you know where Mel is" Wren asked stopping me. "No" I replied starting to head off. "Do you even care" he growled. "Not really she can take care of herself" I replied. "No she can't! Why do you think I'm so protective of her"he yelled. "If it means that much to you" I sighed. "Come on I'll give you a ride. We can look for her if you want". He nodded in agreement with me and we got in my car. We drove around looking for her for a while. Eventually I got annoyed and so did Wren so I dropped him off at his house and drove home myself. Melina should be fine I assured myself pulling into the driveway.