Reflections.

Adrian

"Alright kids, time to get the hell outta bed."
Adrian's mother yells out as he's awoken by the lights turning on.
his twin sister Adriana was already checking herself out in her big mirror as she was fixing her skirt.
"Why the hell don't you ever wake me up." Adrien asked in a snarky tone.
"Well because you don't have much of fixing to do unlike me." She said fixing her long brunette hair.

Adriana was sassy. Too self absorbed. Too stuck up. Too bitchy. Adrian has been putting up with it since the day they were born. He hated his name since it has the same tone as his sisters. he hated sharing rooms with her. And he most certainly hated going to school with her. Both siblings were opposites of each-other. Yet they looked so alike. Adriana is head captain of the cheerleading team. And Adrian is leader of the debate team. not that anyone cares though.

"I beg of you, please don't ruin my junior year with your dorky existence wondering around."

Adriana always have something snarky to say.

Adrian was used to it. He was used to living under her shadow. He was used to being asked, ''Are you Adriana's brother.'' He was desensitized to it all.

''I hate you.'' Adrian said.

Adriana rolled her eyes and left the room.

***

Adrian entered the kitchen, watching his mother drink a glass of wine.

''Don't you think it's too early for a drink mom?" Adrian asked In a concerned tone. His mother put the glass of wine down taking her last sip.

''Don't you worry about me baby, it calms my nerve.''

Adrians mother was a functioning alcoholic. Most people would call her an irresponsible mother. But deep down she was only hurting. Adrian could see right through that. He understood her. At least he tried too.

''Mom, you can't drink alcohol and then go on your meds.''

Adrian tried to look after his mother, Since nobody else will. His dad was in jail, and his sister... is just there. It was just the three of them, in a nice small house. They were comfortable. Maybe not rich, but they had enough.

''You're such a baby, always nagging about whatever mom does.'' Adriana said while adding on her lipgloss.

''No I'm just looking after her, someone here has too. what are you doing for mom?'' Adrian gave her a sharp look.

Adriana ignored him and went out the backdoor kitchen.

Adrians phone buzzed. It was his best friend Manny.

''Im outside dork.''

Adrian grabbed his bag and went out the front door. His best friend Manuel was waiting for him in his car along with Lucas in the front seat. Adrian opened the door entering the backseat. For the most part, this was their daily morning routine for school.

The three of them have been a trio since the 1st grade. It's funny how they still stick together considering how opposite they are. But mainly, Adrien is still surprised that Manuel is still even friends with him.