Through The Abyss

A DOWNWARD SPIRAL

I always hated school. Who the hell doesn't? Despite always having good grades, I could never spend a full day, muchless a full week at school. It was filled with fake, disgusting and mean people who got a kick out of drama. I had to go to school today though. It meant that Ahna, Kristen and all the others would get off my back.

I sniffed the white powder I had gotten from Daniel after my visit, hoping that it would wake me up from the fatigue I was presently feeling.

Elodie: Fuck

That felt amazing. I shook off the goosebumps that arised and headed to bathroom, in need of a shower. It felt weird getting ready for school, as I didn't have to do so for a while. I had no idea what Ahna did to convince the school to take me back, but I hate her for it.

Elodie: Mèt chen

Translation: Fucking bitch

I whispered under my breath as I put on some gloss. I didn't look as terrible as I did a few days ago, but I still had some bruising. I smiled at my reflection in the mirror, trying to gas myself up. It barely worked. Fuck this shit.

Outfit

From what I can remember, the school didn't have a dress code. I hoped I was wrong though. If they have a problem with it, I'll just leave. Suddenly feeling hungry, I headed downstairs to the kitchen.

Kristen: Good morning

I send her a tight-lipped smile

Elodie: Morning, everyone

Gabriel: Goodmorning, El

Kristen: Ready for school?

Elodie: Yeah

I answer simply while fixing a plate of the pancakes she made.

Kristen: Elijah will be dropping you to school

Elodie: Ok, thanks

I said to him, to which he nodded. As I was about to gulp down the food, Kristen stopped me with a hand on mine. My head snapped to her, feeling a shiver of disgust run through me. It seemed my face told her before I could and she fucked off.

Kristen: We say grace before we eat

Elodie: Grace?

Kristen and Gabriel watched me with a surprised and confused look, while Elijah had an amused grin on his face.

Gabriel: We pray before we eat

Elodie: Oh

Kristen: We normally join hands, but I can tell touching makes you uncomfortable. So let's just clasp our hands.

I followed their actions and soon enough Gabriel led us in prayer.

Gabriel: Heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive from Thy bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Kristen and Elijah: Amen

They looked at me with raised eyebrows

Elodie: Amen

I looked around, making sure I could eat again and thankfully, they began eating. We ate in silence and afterward, they wished me a good day.

Elijah: Ready?

I nod, following him to his car. Hopefully we wouldn't try to spark unnecessary conversation, unless it's about the weed he gave me yesterday. As soon as I got situated, I pulled out my phone and messaged Penn, informing her I was on my way. I then decided to unblock Daniel, we made up yesterday. I sent him a quick message, reminding him I love him.