P S Y C H E

Chapter One

Mia

I kept running and running, looking down at my off brand converse because it was all I could truly afford at the time. Leah needed better shoes for school more than I did, so I gave the new pair to the little munchkin.  Now, you may be wondering why the fuck I'm running with no one chasing me? Yeah, about that, my aunt is in her jeep wrangler, drunk off the mends and I was yet to glide down the hill on my skateboard. Let's just say I wasn't ready, nor built for that at the moment.
Once I got to the top of the hill, I watched my aunt make  a u-turn and drive back to our shitty trailer that needed so much work it was a surprise the thing was still standing. The walls of the small trailer were beginning to close in on me, so I decided to get some fresh air and clear my head. There were too many people inside, my so-called sad, little home. I hated this place. I hated Colorado. I couldn't stand most of my family. Most of all, I hated them.
By them, I mean the three Scythes: aka the richest boys in town, with their 'ultimate perfect' lives.. There was Jaeden, Tony, and Miles. Jaeden was your local player, with girls falling at his feet everywhere he went. Tony is someone you didn't fuck with because he liked to use mind tricks. Miles, he was just the funny guy that kept the group together in the end. Everyone else says they're just wanna be bad-boys, but there's something seriously wrong with them, I just couldn't seem to figure it out.
As I skated to the park near the lake, I would just sit under the gazebo and get out my journal. Believe me when I say, I was not in the mood to deal with any bullshit. I had enough of that to deal with tonight. I had made sure Leah was asleep with her zebra and that Liam would be okay. He passed out playing GTA V. Weirdo.
I continued to write and just listened to my playlist, which was currently playing "You Know I'm No Good" By Amy Winehouse. She was my favorite up until she died. She made me understand addiction and how bad it could fuck someone up. Especially when it comes to relatives. I looked up to Amy as a mother more than my own, who tragically passed away and left me with my fucked up aunt. If that doesn't say something, I don't know what will. I tried to be patient with my aunt, but it was hard. Especially when she let her boyfriend dictate her entire life and us kids. Neglect. Abuse. Anything you can think of. He did it. Not to Leah or Sam or Percv, but to Liam and me. All because we weren't the same blood.
My dad hasn't been around in years. So, the closest thing I had to a father figure was my grandfather, but he and my grandmother passed away a long time ago. Leaving me to take care of my siblings as the drugs quickly take over my aunt with each passing day. I would try to put her in rehab, but I barely have enough money to buy us bread and meat for sandwiches. Let alone new clothes for Leah. My aunt tried once, but she couldn't even get Leah's size correct.. I had made sure my door was locked before I left, leaving the six year old girl to rest. I let her have my headphones so she wouldn't hear the speakers blasting from the other room. She really liked the sound of rain so I found a ten hour long video and let her fall asleep to the sounds. She was at peace and that's all I cared about. I wanted nothing more than to leave that house and never come back, but I would never leave the kids. It was too risky.
I shut my journal, deciding to climb on top of the gazebo, listen to my playlist, and admire the sunset. Something I haven't been able to truly enjoy in a while. It was nice. Refreshing. Gave me an idea on what freedom could really look like. I watched as the sun slowly hid from the day behind the rocky mountains. I let out a huff as I remember that I have to head back to my own living hell, sneak back in before they realize that I was ever gone. I always kept a screwdriver underneath the pebbles outside my window so I could take down the screen and slip back into my bedroom unnoticed.
I stayed up on the gazebo for a little while longer, relishing in the peace and quiet before I had to return to the chaos of my home.
That was then disrupted when they came. I could see the white mustang with a car full of people. Mainly girls.
Did they have.. Ice cream? Oh jesus fucking christ.
Girls came stumbling out of the car and I scooted away from the ledge, trying to remain out of sight. However, I was on top of the fucking gazeebo and it was very obvious that I was there. I get a closer look and see it's The Scythes.
How fucking convenient.
I watched as Tony came stumbling out, making out with some blonde chick. One had slid down to her as while the other gripped the back of her neck, keeping her pressed against him.
Mile's had two girls, one for each arm.  By the way he was walking-more like stumbling it was easy to tell that he was either very high, or very drunk. The girls were sucking on his neck like two starved vampires while they made their way over to the slides. He sat down on the middle slide as the two women took the ones beside him and started making out infront of him. Then came Jaeden.
He had his girlfriend with him. Avril, right? No, that can't be right. Ana. Yeah, cheer captain. Insanely popular. Matched his energy perfectly, but you'll never guess what happened next, you ready? They were having a screaming match. I mean full on, in each other's faces, screaming match. How cute and romantic is that? Deciding that now was a perfect time to leave before I somehow got roped into their little sex fest, I quickly made my way down the gazebo, my feet landing on the gravel with a thud. I just really didn't feel like catching STDs at the moment, so I grabbed my skateboard from where it was leaning against the post and started walking towards the park's exit.
But of course, because the world just hates me I guess, I ran right into a tall figure, a very tall figure at that. Jaden stood towering over me, having stormed off after his argument with Anna, who I could see stomping towards the rest of their group with her fists clenched at her sides.
Awe, little miss princess didn't get her way. Boo hoo.
Jaden glares down at me, and I glare right back, not having the energy to deal with any more melodrama for the day. "You have something right there." I say plainly, pointing to the lipstick stain on the side of his mouth before attempting to side step him.
"You need to watch where you're going." He snaps at me.
Not being one to take sass from anyone, I turn on my heel to face him, eyes narrowing as I snap right back at him. "And you need to watch which girls are your baby mama. Pipe down there buddy."
His eyes widened in surprise before shifting to amusement as he let out a short laugh. "I like you."
"I couldn't care less about what you like."
My attitude and snarky comments just further his amusement as he smirks down at me. "What's your name?"
I roll my eyes and let out a huff, of course he doesn't know who I am even though we see each other almost every day, but he's just too wrapped up in himself to use his eyes and see what's right in front of him. "Mia. We have history together. I sit in front of you."
Jaden smiled that prince charming smile that if I was any other girl would have me at his feet, willing to do anything he asked. But I'm me, and the only reaction I have towards it is indifference, even a little cringe. "I knew I saw you somewhere."
"I wish you didn't, but here we are."
He looks down at me as if I'm some kind of puzzle for him to solve. "What's your problem? Most girls would already be on their knees with their mouth wide open and ready for me. Not you though."
I feign an innocent smile as I point up at him, "That's my problem." I let my smile drop and without another word I turn back around and start walking again.
"Wait!" I internally groan at the sound of his voice and get mad at myself as my body obeys, "Look...my date left and I-"
"Boo-hoo." I cut him off, not even bothering to turn my head and look at him again. "Get one of your other bitches to come and fix your hard on."
Another surprised laugh leaves his lips "You are something else entirely." His voice softens as he continues speaking. "I was gonna see if you wanted to help me escape."
My head snaps towards him. Escape? Why the hell would a guy like him want to escape? He had everything he could possibly need or want. Hot cheerleader girlfriend  who would gladly ride him right here, right now, friends who would do whatever he asked at the drop of a dime. Whatever the hell he chose. There was no need for me. No one ever needed me. Why the hell now? No one ever paid attention to me or liked me. I haven't had any friends since I was in the fifth grade because no one met my ridiculous expectations. They're not even ridiculous, but I guess having friends who won't just use you then stab you in the back is too much to ask for in today's day and age.
"Look, I'm not interested in fucking you. You aren't my type. I just really need to get out of here right now." Of course he wasn't interested in fucking me. No one ever was.
I just let out a large sigh. "Fine, come on. I don't have a curfew." That was a complete and total lie. As a matter of fact, my curfew had already passed. However, this fuck boy didn't need to know that. What we do in our personal time isn't each other's business. So, I started walking off, him following shortly after.
"Where are we even going?" Jaden asks, quickly catching up within a few long strides despite my quick pace, damn him and his long legs.
"Please just shut up and walk." I say, taking a sharp turn to cut through the woods.