A love of characters | Jenna Ortega

Since the beginning (pt.1)

(Vada x Mia)

Warnings:
Self harm
School shootings
Panic attacks

Vada's pov:

I'm sitting on the toilet, halfway through brushing my teeth as I begin to doze off. It's too early for this shit, who tf decided to make school start at 7 in the morning??

I feel the bathroom door push up against me, waking me up. It's my sister.
-"where's my primer?"
She asks in an annoyed tone. I look up at her, noticing she's only wearing a training bra and some sweats.
-"huh?"
I ask, in a confused, tired daze. She rolls her eyes and walks over to the mirror where she starts her makeup.

I sigh and finish up brushing my teeth. After that I get in the shower where I almost fall asleep again, I shouldn't have stayed up so damn late.

Mia's pov:

I wake up to a quiet house like always. I wander the halls just to see if maybe my dads are back, this is wishful thinking of course but I do it almost every morning when they've been gone for long. I sigh and turn on the shower. Time for another semi tedious day of school.

Vada's pov:

I slap down two pieces of bread on a plate and begin smearing peanut butter on one of the sides putting banana slices on the other. As I finish I lick the spoon and toss it in the sink.
-"bye!"
I yell and dash out into Nick's car. Nick Smiles and begins blasting 'Conversations' by Juice Wrld, our favorite song. We begin singing and vibing and joking about how late we're gonna be until pulling up at Starbucks.

Mia's pov:

As I'm eating my breakfast, a bowl of cereal, some milk, and a banana, I get a call from my dads. I eagerly pick it up.
-"h-hi dads!"
-"miaaaa we've missed you!"
-"I-I miss you too!"
A lot actually...
-"when are you guys coming home?"
I ask, hoping it'll be soon. They frown and exchange a look.
-"we're sorry sweetie but the projects been pushed back, we're gonna be here at least another 2 months"
Of course...

-"are you doing ok on your own?"
I smile so they don't worry.
-"yeah! Of course.."
They smile at me.
-"that's so great to hear sweetie. Don't worry we'll be back as soon as we can, we love you ok?"
-"love ya too"
-"ok sweetie! Byeee!"
-"byeee"
And like that the call is ended. I sigh and dump my cereal down the drain, I'm not hungry anymore.

I grab my keys and head out.

Vada's pov:

-"is it just me or does coffee immediately make you have ta shit?"
-"oh immediately!"
Nick Says in agreement, closing his door as we exit his car. We continue on this topic before he Breaks it up.
-"can we please pause the shit talking until Justin Dragonas passes"
He says in a hurry as Justin approaches. Justin is Nicks Most recent crush. He burns through crushes easily though. Nick dramatically flips his hair as Justin passes in an attempt for him to notice him. After Justin passes and meets up with his friends Nick dramatically leans back on his car.
-"oh my god I want him"

-"we need to come up with a code for shitting"
I say, taking a sip of my coffee.
-"agreed"
-"oh what if it was like..calling your boss?"
He looks at me confused.
-"you know like instead of 'I gotta take a shit' it'd be 'I gotta call my boss'"
Nick's jaw drops.
-"omg that's like literally perfect"
-"I KNOW right!"
-"oh! Oh! And when you fart it could be like, I'm 'texting my boss'"
We both continue talking and laughing until the bell rings.

We both groan and Nick Flips off the bell. We say our dramatic goodbyes and split off into our classes. As I'm taking notes I feel my phone buzz. I flip it over and see it's a text from Amelia.

Amelia (Sis):
-'CALL ME'

Shit. It's the middle of class, what could she possibly need?

Me:
-'what's wrong?'

Amelia (Sis):
-'911'

Shit. I raise my hand and luckily the teacher excuses me to go to the restroom.

-"are you ok?"
I ask, calling her as soon as I reach the hallway.
-"I dunno"
-"well what happened?
I hear her sigh.
-"I don't want anyone to hear me"
I roll my eyes as I walk towards the lockers.
-"dude, literally just tell me. Your freaking me out"
She sighs and is quiet for a minute.
-"hello?"
-"I got my...I got my..."
I can barely hear her.
-"your gonna have ta speak up a bit, what happened?"
-"I got my period!"
She says in a harsh whisper.

I start laughing and sigh from relief it was nothing serious.
-"Jesus! Amelia! You don't text 911 when you get your period!"
-"I-I'm sorry"
-"no, no it's fine, uh do you umm have anything on you?"
-"y-yeah I stole a pad from your room"
-"oh. Ok well that's lucky, I was just gonna suggest you use toilet paper but that's much better"
After my call with Amelia I decide to actually stop by the restroom real quick since my teacher thinks I'm there anyways.

I walk in and see Mia Reed, our schools goddess. I'm not gonna lie...I kindaaa got a thing for her, not like it'd ever happen though. She notices me from the mirror and turns to look at me.
-"oh um nice outfit"
I say, feeling the need to compliment her. She smiles.
-"photo day"
-"better get my shit together then"
I say with a slight laugh. She laughs a bit as well and turns to continue with her makeup. I practically shove myself into a stall because of the butterflies going crazy in my stomach.

I whip out my phone and text Nick. After he finishes encouraging me to talk to her, along with making fun of the populars, I decide I should head back to class. I head over to the sink to wash my hands but can't help but to glance at Mia as I do so.

I laugh a bit to myself.
-"you don't even need to wear makeup"
-"I'm sorry what?"
She asks, turning towards me. Shit I shouldn't have spoken.
-"ah nothing I just said you don't even need to wear makeup"
She smiles a bit as she applies some mascara.
-"I-"

BAM!

Before she can finish saying anything we both turn our heads to the door when we hear the sound. Wtf was that.