Living After Abortion (Adopted by Jennifer Lawrence Fanfic)

(29) First Day of School Part 1

••Maddie's POV••

6:30 a.m.

Beep. Beep.

I faintly open my eyes and turn off my alarm.

I lay back down on my pillow and stare up at the ceiling.

Today's the big day.

I lay in bed another five minutes until Karen comes in and tells me we're leaving at 7:50. The first school bell rings at 8:10 so that would give me enough time to find my first class.

I check my phone to find a text from Willow, remembering she is homeschooled. She told me about homeschool and what it was like a couple weeks back. She's the one who gave me the idea.

I read the text.

Have a great day! Tell me how it went when you get out of school! Good luck!

I felt a small smile come to my face, that was so nice of her to send me that! It immediately disappeared when I remembered the fight me and Jen had last night.

Jen and I had planned that she would call me this morning instead of me having an alarm. I would wake up to her voice, is what she said. After what happened last night I set an alarm just in case.

She didn't call me, so I'm guessing she's really mad.

Can I blame her? I did accuse her of not wanting to be around me and I said that she was happy to be away from me.

Sighing, I stand and take a shower. After I'm done I blow dry my hair and straighten it. Then I run through my morning routine such as brushing my teeth and washing my face.

I let my mind wander.

Romeo never texted me again. He did say he was just checking up on me. Whatever.

I put on the outfit I picked out yesterday that consisted of a light, loose lime green shirt, skinny jeans and some sandals.

I examine myself in the bathroom mirror and put on some eos lip balm.

Karen knocked on the door and said, "Breakfast is ready, hun."

"Alright, I'll be out in a few minutes." I called back.

I ran my fingers through my hair and told myself I could do this.

I walked out and into the kitchen where I was met with a blinding camera flash, "Ahh!" I put my hands over my eyes and Karen laughed.

"Sorry," She said, "Jen told me she wanted pictures." She laughed again and pointed me over to a bowl of oatmeal.

"It's too early for pictures." I muttered while putting a spoonful in my mouth.

She shrugged and walked out of the room.

I already had my backpack, it's light blue, packed up with the basic school supplies. A few folders, a binder, and some pencils were secure inside the zipped pockets

Jen told me I could get a nicer backpack if I wanted, but I didn't want to seem stuck up to all the other kids.

What ifs swarmed my mind and soon Karen came back in, "Are you ready?" I nodded my head slightly, "Well let's go."

She picked up her purse and keys, turning towards the door.

I put on my backpack and froze.

She turned back to me, "Are you okay?"

I felt my eyes begin to overflow with tears and soon I was sitting on the couch with my hands over my face.

Karen was next to me, rubbing my back and telling me it will all be okay. After a few minutes I calm down and she hands me a tissue.