The Outcast

One: The Last Day of School

I wake up to my alarm going off. I roll over on my bed and turn it off with a groan. It's the last day of school and I really dont want to go.

Most people look forward to the last day of school so they can talk to their friends before summer and plan to hangout or whatever. Well, that's not me. I don't look forward to school at all because I have no one. Not even my parents half the time.

My name is Anna Raven Swan. I'm the girl who has no friends and nothing to look forward to. I have tried to make friends all of my life but nobody ever wants to give me a chance. I honestly dont know why, and I've given up.

I guess the only good thing about today is that it's my birthday. Not that anyone knows about it. My parents dont even care because almost every year they forget my birthday until I say something about it. Today I am officially seventeen.

I already have my license which is something I'm thankful for. How stupid would it look for me to have to walk to school by myself. I already get made fun of enough and that's with a car.

I sigh and get up out of my bed. I have a special outfit to wear for my birthday today. I never dress up, but today I feel like looking nice for once. Maybe I'll actually get some compliments today instead of always getting made fun of.

I walk into the bathroom and take a quick shower before brushing my teeth. I walk into my closet and put on a short pair of black jean shorts with a low cut crop top. I then brush my hair and let it fall down my back.

My hair is brown with some blonde highlights in it. My hair matches my blue eyes that sometimes look dark while other times they look light. It all depends on the time and where I'm at during that time.

I walk downstairs and into the kitchen. My patent s are currently eating breakfast.

"Morning mom, dad. Is there anything left for me to eat?" I ask, taking a seat at the table.

My parents look at each of her before looking at me. Mom has a disappointed look on her face. "What are you wearing child?" She asks, completely ignoring my question.

I sigh. "I'm wearing what I want to wear. Since when did you start caring about that?"

"I'm worried about you going out of this house looking like a whore! Me and your father do not need that kind of embarrassment I'm our family Annabelle. Do you not understand that?" My mom replies, making my blood run cold.

"Well, I dont care what you think of me anymore mom. I've had enough of it." I stand up from the table and grab my keys and bag before walking out of the door.

I can feel the tears at the back of my eyes wanting to stream down, but I don't let them. I've crowd enough tears because of my mom. She has just gotten worse over the past few years. It's like she cant even stand my presence do matter what I do to try to make her proud of me.

I sigh and get into my jeep. I start it up and stomp on the gas. The car jerks forward and I speed all the way to school trying to get my mind off what my mom said about my outfit.

Do I really look like a whore or is she just mad because I can pull this outfit off? Maybe it's the first one. I dont know anymore. But it doesnt really matter now does it? I could disappear and nobody would notice.

I pull up into my normal parking spot before turning the car off. I get out and look to the entrance of the school. Groups of friends are gathered around each other. Loud music is playing from cars and everyone is just happy.

My eyes land on the most popular guy in the school. Alex Davis. Everyone loves him and he loves everyone. Well that is everyone except for me. He doesnt even notice me which means nobody else in the school will either. That's just how it works around here.

Walking up to the door, someone bumps into me. I fall to the ground with a curse.

"Hey watch where you're going outcast!" A random guy says before kicking my things away from me.

I sigh and gather my stuff. Once I have it, a shadow hovers in front of me. I look up to see Alex standing over me.

"Nerd a hand?" He asks and holds out his hand.

I take it and he pulls me up. "Thanks."

Alex has black hair that reaches his neck and green eyes that can light up a room. He smiles at me. "I'm Alex."

"I'm Anna." I say although I can hearmy moms voice in my head. You're name is not Anna, its Annabelle and nobody wants to hear half of your name. Do you hear my child?

I shake the voice out of my head to focus on what Alex is saying. "It's nice to meet you Anna, if you need anything let me know."

"I will, thank you." He nods and walls away from me.

I walk into the school as well and walk to my first class. I sit in the back of the classroom. We aren't doing anything today so I'm sure everyone is just going to do whatever. Normally I just sit here and wish for a better life as I have nothing better to do.

However, i have something to look forward to this summer. I'm going to a summer camp. Camp Starfish is a camp a few hours away from here. It has most things anyone would ever need. I am supposed to help with kids and work in the kitchen.

I love cooking so its nothing new for me. Now that I think about it, I haven't eaten in a couple of days. My parents never make me anything and I never have any money to eat lunch with.

Why cant I be normal for once? Maybe if I could have a friend, everything would be different. Maybe I could have a better life and I would be okay.

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It's lunch now and I'm sitting at my normal table. Everyone is laughing and having a good time. We can go home afterwards and honestly I dont even care about leaving.

I'll have to endure another night with my parents before I can be free. Maybe I'll stay out all night. That's a good idea.

"Anna? Aren't you going to eat?" A deep voice brings me out of my thought and I look up to see Alex.

"Oh, I dont have any money." I reply, feeling embarrassed and angry.

"I'll pay for it." Alex says, while waiting for me to stand up.

"No, I cant let you do that for me.: I sat and my belly grumbles. Traitor.

"No, come on I really don't mind and you're obviously hungry." Alex holds out his hand.

I sigh but grab it all the same and he lifts me up from the seat and I go over to get some food. As soon as he pays for it, one of his friends calls him over.

"I'll talk to you later Anna?" He asks and I nod.

He gives me a smile before placing a piece of paper in my hand. He walks away as I head back to my seat. I unfold the paper and see a number.

A smile tugs in my lips as I begin to eat. Maybe this day wont be so bad after all.