Note from the Author-

Chapter 9: Acceptance

Back to Laura's Pov

I was conflicted. Ryan somehow managed to get my number and invited me to his and Ross' party tonight. I haven't even got a single text from Ross. After a few hours of debating whether I should go or not I've finally decided to accept the invite. I'm seventeen years old and these are the kinds of things I should be doing; going to. There is a slight disadvantage... I have terrible social anxiety when it regards parties, but something tells me that Ross will be by my side.

As I was walking into the kitchen to get a glass of water Landon approached me. "Laura, I need to have a word with you."

Thousands of thoughts began spiraling in my head. I hated those words so much. They only brought me pain. It brings me back to the day the doctors confirmed my mother's death. I nervously bit my lip. "Okay."

Landon had a grim frown, "Laura, are you doing drugs?"

I'm such an idiot. I told Dianne that I got crossfaded yesterday and she gave the news to her husband. I mean what else would I expect? For her to let it slide? "I- uh- I lied to her. I was just so angry and- I swear you can take me to the doctors and get me a drug test! I promise you I didn't do anything!"

He sighed and closed his eyes. Once his eyes opened he began speaking. "None of that will have to be done. I believe you, Laura. You're just a lost kid and you need some attention, but please don't ever lie like that again."

His response agitated me. Landon pretends as if I'm really bringing concern to him and his pretentious wife. "I won't."

He smiled a reassuring smile and began walking away. I wanted to go to Ross' party and the chances of me being allowed to go would be better if I asked Landon. "Wait! I have a question. I was wondering if I can go to my friend's party-"

"Laura, after your lie I'm not sure if right now is the best time..."

I began pleading with him. "Please! He lives next door so It's not like I'll be somewhere strange."

"Fine, if you say he lives next door. But be back before 2am or else you are going to have to deal with Dianne."

I felt a wave of excitement. "Oh my gosh, really? I promise to come back even earlier!"

Before he could change his mind I ran up the stairs deciding on an outfit. I didn't have much. I picked out a black leather jacket, skinny jeans, and a maroon halter top.

I waited for Dianne to leave the house and then I snuck into her bathroom and took her curling iron. I haven't curled my hair in forever, considering most of everything I own is in storage.

I felt happy with the way I looked. A part of me was dying to catch Ross' attention. I wanted to be beautiful in his eyes.

After my little touch up of make up Dianne's words began playing in my mind. "Try not to wear too much make up or else you'll look like your skank of a mother." I tried to shake it off, but then I saw that her cruel words were written on the mirror. I felt as if I was going mad. It was like her words were everywhere. I shut my eyes tight and shouted over her words, "Stop! Laura it's all in your head you're going to open your eyes and realize none of this is actually happening to you!"

I began counting, 1... 2... 3... 4..... 5. And then it was all gone. I felt the urge to stay away from the evil mirrors haunting me. I looked at my clock. It was 6:30pm so I laid on my bed waiting for the darkness to swallow the sky.

I know I haven't update in like forever but I've finally decided to because I enjoy writing so much. If you're interested in me continuing my story please like or comment it would really excite me. (: