𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃

there's this girl

ellie's pov:

my head pounded as my alarm woke me up for school, i flipped over to switch it off.

i could hear my stepdad in the bathroom getting ready for work, i waited a little bit before getting up.

i had already picked out an outfit for today, nothing much but a simple navy blue tank top and a sweater with my favorite sweatpants.

i made my way down the hallway, staring up at my dad through the crack of the door.

"use your own," he demanded, that same stern tone in his voice like it always has as he glared at me through the reflection of the mirror.

my 'own' bathroom is the one i attempted in, it's yet to be cleaned.
i'm too scared to even touch it at this point.

i flinched as the door swung open, he walked out in his work uniform. "you look handsome," i complimented.

he ignored me as usual, scoffing as he climbed down the stairs and to the kitchen where my mom was cooking breakfast.

i sighed, locking the bathroom door behind me as i threw out everything i needed.

the smell of my dad's cologne flooded my nose as i started the shower.

showering is my least favorite part of the day, it takes too much energy. energy i don't have.

i slowly took off my pajamas, throwing them into the laundry basket and hopping in.

the heat burned my skin as the water trickled down my back, i sat down on the floor with a grunt.

the time on my phone read 5:05am, if i didn't hurry up and get ready now i'd be late. again.

i quickly washed my body, placing the soap back into it's holder before wrapping a towel over my body.

i sat on the edge of the toilet letting my hair air dry when i got a snapchat notification.

| dinaluvsyouu
is this ellie?

i raised an eyebrow, chuckling to myself as i read the username. i knew who it was.

| me
yeah why

| dinaluvsyouu
where have you been?
i miss you

| me
lol what

i shut off my phone, letting her spam me as i got myself ready for the day.

i threw on my outfit, paired with a couple sprays of my favorite bath and body works perfume.

i threw my hair into a messy bun, letting a couple strands hang down on the sides.

my dad banged on the door making me jump as i opened it enough so i could see him.

"hurry up, mom's already late." he said as he stared down at his watch.

"i'm walking" i replied lowly.

i always walked to school, some days i'd drive with my mom before she goes to work but that was rare.

he nodded, heading downstairs again.

i grabbed my phone from the counter, throwing my heavy jansport backpack over my shoulder with a grunt.

my body still hurt from the other day, i'm not sure why i'm going back so early but i don't have a choice.

i pulled my sleeves down as far as they'd go as i walked out the door.

"love you" i called to my parents, no response.

i've always hated that.
although they aren't too fond of me i still want to show my love for them.