Hating Emilia

15

-Ethan Hernandez-

I knew the moment I got suspended I would get a lecture from my parents.

That I would have to take care of Cassie for the week hence what I'm doing.

I heard the things that were being said about Emilia. How they assumed Emilia was sleeping with Mr. Delaney for good grades

I lost it. I knew I did, and the reason why I did was because he wants that

Delaney wants Emilia to sleep with him, it's sad seeing how desperate he is for it.

Last night my parents got into an argument, about me.

"Well what are we gonna do with him" my mother shouted at my father.

Both are drunk, both are complaining over my suspension, Cassie is asleep

"Why are you just standing there, Ethan?" My mother shouted at me and I shrugged staying quiet like always.

"He's not gonna say anything, Martha, you know this." My father complained, I roll my eyes

I focus on the mess that's around noting that I'll have to clean it up in the morning when they leave for work and before Cassie has school

"Well, since you got suspended you have to take care of Cassidy." My mother said proudly

"Don't I always take care of her?" I asked, her smirk dropped

"She's my kid."

"Then start raising her." I said my parents scoff give me the 'go to your room' and I do.

I lock my door I listen to music as they argue over what they should do with me.

I stare at the empty beer cans the litter the coffee table and grab all of them, dumping whatever was left over and throwing them outside in the recycling bin

I put the papers that are scattered away pick up any broken pieces of whatever there is broken.

So far only the bowl of fruit was broken, which is a new record for the least amount of broken items.

Once I finish cleaning I start making breakfast for Cassie and go upstairs to wake her up

Both my parents are at work now which is annoying but saves me the complaining.

Cassie starts getting ready for school and I continue making her breakfast.

I picked up a double shift today because one, we don't have enough food for me to even eat, let alone Cassie.

And two I need the fucking money, and doing bets isn't something I'm proud of, I only do it when I'm in desperate need of money

When Cassie comes down I give her, her breakfast and she stares at me "what about you?" She asked, I shook my head

"I already ate breakfast, go ahead and eat, Cass" I tell her feeling relieved when she starts eating.

I look over my phone and see that Emilia texted me and a faint smile makes its way on my lips

My dove: hey, I was wondering if you wanted to do a tutoring session or not today??

Me: sure, I have a double shift today though, so maybe during my break we can do a small one.

My dove: yeah okay🤗

I turn my phone off and help Cassie into my car driving her to school before driving back home and finding more shit to clean up.