Total Drama High School au {DISCONTINUINED}

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Noah:

My mom's grip on my arm was getting tighter by every step that she took, as she pulled me outside the school to her car.

I got into the car and awaited a long screaming match(one-sided from my mother).

"What on Earth was that, Noah?" My mom asked. "I was just hanging out with my friends," I answered. "Don't get smart with me. What were you doing with that boy?" She kept asking. "Nothing. We were just playing Mario Kart," I said.

"And that required you to lie on his lap?" My mom kept questioning me. "Yeah, so what?" I snapped. "Noah Sterecera. Drop the attitude right now," My mom demanded.

Why don't you drop your little bullshit perfect parenting act?

"No."

"Excuse me?"

"I said no."

All of a sudden, I felt a burning sting on my face as my mom's hand flew across my face.

"Apologize at once, Noah."

"For what?"

"For your disrespectful attitude towards me."

"Fine. I'm sorry."

"Thank you. Now explain what you were doing with that boy." My mom said regaining her composure. "His name is Cody," I snapped. "Fine. Now explain what you were doing with that boy, Cody," My mom sighed.

"He's not just a boy. He's my boyfriend," I mumbled. "Speak up, Noah. You know I hate when you mumble," My mom said.

"He's my boyfriend."

"What?"

"Cody. Is. My. Boyfriend."

"Noah. Sterecera."

"Yes, Mother?"

"How dare you do this."

"Do what?"

Again, my mom's hand flew across my face.

"Stop acting like a smart-ass. How dare you embarrass your family like this?"

"And how exactly am I embarrassing the family?"

"By associating yourself with those people."

"So I'm embarrassing the family for liking someone. Last time I checked, I'm still your only successful child. I'm the kid who has a future. I'm the one who after your other eight failed lab experiments, was finally able to get shit done. If anything, you shouldn't really be worried about ME ruining your reputation. You should be more worried about your other eight children who are god damn adults and still live at home and don't have jobs. You think I'm embarrassing this family? Look at James, Noelle, Marie, Marcus, Priya, Sophia, Nick, and Rick. They've been embarrassing this family from the second they walked outside. So don't give me your crap on how I'm embarrassing this family when you have those other eight screw-ups at home. I'm so sick of the way that you and Dad only treat me like I'm some trophy that you get to show off. Why don't you ever show off everyone else's achievements? Oh, wait, they haven't achieved anything! So just back off!" I finally screamed.

I was fed up. I wanted to scream for the way my mom treats me. I wanted to cry because I felt horrible for what I said. I just want my old life back. I want younger Noah back. I wanted to be the little kid who didn't have all this pressure on him to be perfect again.

My eyes started to water and I started sobbing.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you. It's just too much," I said hiccuping between sobs. "Noah, what do you mean it's too much? What's too much?" My mom asked as she got out of the car and moved to the backseat where I was sitting.

"Everything. All of this pressure to be the perfect child. I don't want to embarrass the family. I'm sorry if I'm not being a good kid. I'm sorry if im disappointing you. I'm sorry that I keep on saying sorry," I cried as my mom pulled me into a hug and started comforting me.

A part of me wanted to push her away, but I just wanted a hug. I wanted my mom to give me a genuine hug and a genuine apology. I wanted to be comforted again.

"Don't cry, Noah. I'm sorry I put all this pressure on you. You're just a kid. You're never disappointed in you. I am so proud of you and if you ever felt like I'm not, I'm sorry," My mom said, hugging me.

"Do you really not want me to be with Cody?" I asked sniffling. "Noah. I want you to be with whoever makes you happy. I'm sorry if I ever made you feel like I wouldn't be there for you. Just promise me you'll focus on your studies," My mom answered in a soothing voice.

"Will Dad be angry?" I asked again. "Of course not. Now you should get to your dorm. Your friends are probably waiting for you," My mom said. "I love you, Mom," I smiled. "I love you too, Noah," She responded.

I left the car and walked into the building. That felt good. I guess my mom isn't such a horrible person after all.

I went into my dorm and shut the door.

"YOU'RE ALIVE!" Courtney cheered. "Yep. Turns out my mom didn't mean to be such a horrible mother, and she's fine with me dating Cody," I explained sitting down next to Cody. "That's a relief. What did you two even talk about?" Cody asked, lying on my lap.

"Nothing much. I just told her how she's always made me feel and she saw the error of her ways and apologized. To be honest, I feel much better now. I feel like I have a better relationship with my mom now, which actually feels good," I smiled.

"Nice. At least now you don't have to worry about perfect anymore," Courtney said. "True that. Pass me a soda, we still have to finish our Mario Kart game," I grinned.

I feel much better now.

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HIIIII! New chapter YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Also i'm sorry for never updating. I have a lot going on with my friends and stuff and it's just a lot to deal with. But I'm gonna try to write more often!

Love you all,
Ashley<3

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