WOLF ALLIANCE

Juliett R.

-Where am I? Why do I see the sky so blue? Those words started the life that was given to me; but that is not the beginning of this story; my life starts before I became who I am now; so bored of my own existence.

The buzzing mixed with the background music of the alarm indicated the time to wake up; it was Monday; another boring school day.

- Is it Monday already? Hmm... Looks like it. I said as I stretched my hands up still tucked in bed.-I better hurry or else I'm going to be late... Then I grabbed my mobile phone; I turned it on and realized that it was already time to go to school - Damn the alarm didn't work!!!!! Damn. So I got dressed up as fast as I could and left the house with my uniform a bit messy and without having breakfast because I had 4 exams that day and a total of 10 for the whole week.

-I'm here at last! I said with my heart racing after climbing the stairs; my classroom was on the 2nd floor, I'm sorry to be la...te? I turned around and I could see a familiar face coming up the stairs.

-What's going on, student Collins? asked the man who is responsible for looking after the students on the first and second floor as well as being a forehead shorter than Juliett.

-Why is there no one in my classroom? Rather, why is everything empty? I asked as I looked around.

-That's because it's 5:50 in the morning, you came very early; you broke the record of many. Said the attendant, opening the doors to Juliett's room.

-Wait! You mean I'm early and by a lot? My mind was confused about what had happened and I was able to figure out why.

-Exactly. He said.

At that moment I couldn't hold my anger, I took my mobile phone out of my backpack and threw it on the ground, I didn't care if the screen was broken, I stomped on it until it was dust - Ah! Because of you I didn't sleep as well as I wanted to!

- Collins, you know it's forbidden to bring mobile phones, don't you? questioned the attendant in a tone that Juliett disliked.

-Pretty much but it's broken. I explained without details.

-It is forbidden. The mister spoke in the same way.

-Let's pretend this never happened. Said Juliett.

- You'd better go into your classroom and put all the chairs down. The assistant ordered to Collins.

-Thank you very much for not asking for my notebook. I replied, thanking him with a smile.

-Don't let it happen again until you finish high school. -Warned the man a bit seriously after what had happened.

-Yes, sir. I answered immediately and the assistant left.-Why? this is what I get for watching anime and then studying. Hah! Well; it's not something that matters right now I guess I'll have to wait and study some more.

Waiting is really boring. After 6:20 in the morning people started to arrive, while I was waiting I fell asleep; when the bell rang we started giving exams, how I hate them; but I think I did well, I think so.

-Hey, girl, wake up, wake up! An energetic voice caught my attention and managed to cheer me up... a little bit.

-There's no need Alya, it was just a short break. Said Juliett with her hair curlier than usual and a bit dishevelled.

- I have some extra money. Don't you want to go eat? The girl offered what Juliett enjoys very much and that is: Eating.

-Uhm? Eat? Juliett reacted quickly to the word "eat".- My angel! Thank you very much.

-Yes I know; after all I owe you for helping me with my literature and biology homework. commented Alya sitting in front of her.

Juliett went shopping with me, I gave her a choice of what she wanted and she only chose a sandwich with chicken and vegetable filling along with a small plastic bag of soda; she didn't want more; she was always like that, she doesn't like to take advantage of others by choosing expensive things; while I....

Alya is very generous; sometimes when I don't have time for breakfast or I don't have any money, she doesn't care if it's expensive; but I always end up choosing the cheapest, it's a habit of mine.

Both girls went down to the first floor of the school, where physical education was being practised, and started chatting.

-Alya, thank you very much.

-Why do you say that, Julie? Alya asked at those words.

-For accompanying me; I've been feeling miserable lately....

-Shhh; it's nothing. Alya spoke, dodging her gaze. Juliett is too innocent; I never did it. thought the young girl with some remorse.

- Well... What can you do, we're used to it in this world full of false joys. Collins added to the conversation.

-Juliett... Can you come with me to the bathroom for a while? It's urgent. Alya had a strange aura about her.

-Of course... The young Juliett could only agree to accompany her.

It was 10 minutes before recess was over; both girls entered the toilet; Alya locked the door and turned on the light.

-What's wrong Aly, are you feeling sick? Juliett felt worried and uncomfortable about the aura of the situation.

-Don't call me that! I'm sick of the way you talk and treat other people, you sarcastic bitch! Alya had shown her true side to Juliett.

-Hey... Are you really okay? Juliett was shocked at this angry reaction from her "best friend".

-Stop talking! You complain about everything and yet you're doing fine. You're a hindrance! You're the rock I can't throw; always good at everything I am: painting; acting; music; singing; drawing; writing; declamation; languages...EVERYTHING! I'm sick of being your shadow; teachers show you off to other institutions and you participate in absolutely every single national competition...I WISH YOU WERE NEVER BORN! I WISH YOU DIE RIGHT NOW! I HATE YOU! The angry Alya was blinded with rage and lunged at Juliett wanting to hit her; but only managed to slap her.

-What a shame to have met you Alya; to be envious of my pathetic talent in the arts; you wasted your spit and a shred of your humanity on a scum like me; I assure you there are thousands better at those things than me; maybe one of them will be my future husband; who knows; and yes; I am a sarcastic bitch; but it hurt you; thank you for wasting your money on me. Juliett came out of the boudoir impeccable; as if nothing had happened; she doesn't regret what happened, she knows it was the right decision; but... her heart hurts a little.

After having spent a week with so much suffering and without a best friend that I replaced with loneliness and uncomfortable looks as if they were blades from the traitor, the results came back and it turns out that I passed 7 exams and failed the rest, I felt a great emptiness, I don't like to be compared with my siblings because of a simple grade.

It has been about a month or so now, and I think depression has taken over me thanks to the same boring, meaningless routines in my life.

-I think I am good for nothing, I think God made a mistake in my destiny; I am really bored. Tell me divine being, what should I do? Is there nothing to stir my heart that cries out to be free and adventurous? Will I ever have the chance to cry; to laugh; to smile and shout with my true feelings? To feel alive? Well tomorrow is a new day; with this pessimism I won't achieve anything; I'd better take a cold shower. As is typical of me I started to sing; I ended up crying in the shower due to stress and anxiety.