Lissy Romano

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Lissy Romano

We drove home, my brothers asking me questions, but I just didn't feel like talking. I stayed quiet, staring out the window, wishing I could disappear. Why does everything bad always happen to me? I don't think I'll ever understand it.

"Lissy, come on. Let's go inside," Enzo said, opening the car door for me.

I stepped out and followed him into the mansion. The moment we got in, I rushed upstairs, closing and locking my door behind me. I was grateful someone had fixed the lock.

Dropping my backpack on the floor, I collapsed onto my bed. I hate this day.

Hours passed. I wasn't sure how long I lay there, staring at my phone. By the time I checked, it was already 5 PM. I grabbed some clothes from my closet, changed into grey sweatpants and a black hoodie, and headed to the bathroom.

I had to wash Viola's clothes to return them tomorrow. I didn't want to, but I had to. Carrying her clothes in one hand and my phone in the other, I made my way to the laundry room.

I was too exhausted to stand, so I sat beside the washing machine. My phone buzzed.

It was a message from Viola:
Hey, it's me, Viola. Harley asked your brother for your number. I wanted to ask if you'll be at school tomorrow?

I replied:
Hi, yeah, probably... I'll bring your clothes too. Thanks again. ;)

She texted back:
No worries. I gave Cole your number too. We'll wait for you tomorrow. Don't forget to ask your brother about volleyball or tennis. I'd love for you to join the volleyball team...but we'll see. Maybe tennis is more your thing (hopefully not). ;)

She's so funny. I replied:
Yeah, I'll ask if he won't rip my head off for walking into the boys' locker room. It was so dumb... Please never do that. Let's learn from my mistakes.

Viola:
What happened? Your brothers were there, right?

Me:
Well... they came later. Some guy named Noah... Nothing happened. Just stay away from him. He's a jerk.

Viola:
Noah? From the football team? I know him. He's super creepy with girls. He once flirted with me, wouldn't leave me alone for weeks. Glad I told Harley, and he took care of him.

Me:
Yeah, probably the same Noah. Matteo punched him. I wouldn't be surprised if he broke his nose. Aaron and Harley had to pull Matteo away. He would've killed him.

Viola:
Thanks to Matteo, maybe he'll leave girls alone. Hopefully. Anyway, sorry, but Harley's been teasing me. I have to hit him. He wants me to cover for him so he can sneak out tonight. He says hi, by the way. See you tomorrow!

Me:
Tell him I said hi too. See you tomorrow. Bye, friend. ;)

Viola:
Bye, friend. <3

I slipped my phone into my pocket, a small smile forming on my face. At least I have a friend. Maybe this day wasn't so bad after all.

Later, I was back in my room. Viola's clothes were nearly dry, and I felt thirsty, so I headed downstairs. I quickly threw my hair into a messy bun and walked down, phone in hand. Just as I entered the kitchen, I got another text.