{LIE} Lost in Existence [Editing]

Day Four

Lost in Existence

Day 4

I set the straightener down on the edge of the counter.  I then glanced up in the mirror and took a good look at myself.

My dark brown eyes stared back at me, with bags under my eyes.  The only emotion you could see in my eyes was hopelessness.  I was hopeless.

My skin was so light, it looked pale.  That was the cause of never spending time outside in the sun.  I hadn’t got a tan in years, and I didn’t want one.

On the other hand, was hair was as dark as night; pitch black.  The straightener had done its job, seeing as my hair was naturally straight.  Normally, it was wavy, almost curly.  It came down several inches past my shoulders.  It had been months since I’d last cut it.  My layers were almost completely gone, and my bangs were extremely long as well.  They almost reached my chin.

I stared at my reflection for a while, before picked up a razorblade nearby.  Then, before I could stop myself, I chopped a large portion of my bangs off.

I continued to cut until my bangs hung just in my eyes.  Setting the razor back down, I began to clean up my hair and put it in the trash. 

After I had cleaned up my bathroom, I looked back in the mirror and my fingers through my bangs.  They were perfect.

I shut off the bathroom light as I walked into my room.  It wasn’t anything special.  It was just a room with a bed, a dresser, and a nightstand.

Picking up my backpack, I headed out of my bedroom, closing the door behind me.  I didn’t want to be late.

I practically sprinted out the front door of the orphanage, not wanting to stop and have a conversation with anyone.  They didn’t really care how I was feeling.  They didn’t really care what my plans for the future were.

But maybe they would, if they actually knew what was going to happen in ten days.

From then on, I took my time walking.  School wasn’t something I could get excited for.

As always, I took out my iPod and plugged the earphones in.  Then I let myself enjoy the music. 

Soon, too soon, I was standing in front of the school.  It was still slightly early, but I didn’t care.  I didn’t have anywhere else or anything else to spend my time on.

There were a few people around, but I knew that in mere minutes, all the jocks and popular people would start arriving.  I didn’t want to be around when that happened.

I picked up my pace and ran up the stairs to school, taking two at a time.  The school doors were already open so I walked right inside.

My footsteps echoed as I walked to my locker.  I loved the school when it was empty.  When it was empty, it wasn’t like hell at all.

Reaching my locker, I spun the dial until it popped open.  I took out the materials I would need for my Survey of Literature class, before slamming the locker closed. 

I pulled my hood up over my head, trying to cover my face. 

I walked like a snail to class on the second floor.  I had all the time in the world to get there.

When I reached the second floor, I looked out a nearby window to see people arriving.  I sighed deeply, already dreading the day ahead.

I shuffled toward class and I was the first one there.  Not even Ms. Bracker was there yet.

I took my normal seat at the back out of the classroom by the window.  I set my materials neatly on the table, and then I began to wait.

Sometimes, waiting can be the worst thing in the world.  Waiting gives your mind time to wander and think about things. 

Eventually, one by one, students began to shuffle into the classroom.  I just stared straight ahead, my eyes glued on the clock in the front of the room.

When the classroom was filling up, the teacher finally entered the room.

“Oh settle down, settle down!” She exclaimed to all of us.

Then, Jaimy walked in, and I freaked out.

The words Macy had told me on Monday came rushing back.  She knew my secret.

I tried to sink down in my chair, unnoticed.

As always, that didn’t work.

Jaimy had her famous smirk on her face, and she was heading right towards me.

Not good.  Not good.

She stopped in front of my desk, and bent down so we were eye level.  She then leaned forward and whispered in my ear so no one else could hear.

“You’re going to get what you deserve.”

Then she was walking away, towards where her boyfriend sat.

I sat frozen in place.

‘Ten Days, Lucy.’ I told myself in my head.  ‘You just have to make it through ten more days.’

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So this chapter… is here…. But it’s short-ish and boring…

I understand that.  But every story has its boring points and filler chapters.  But the next chapter involves some drama!

And now you know what Lucy looks like!  If you have any ideas for someone who can play her, please message me!  Or you could comment… Either way. XD

Song of the chapter: Misguided Ghosts by Paramore

Next Upload: Thursday

Words: 827

I uploaded early for this boring chapter.  The next chapter will be Thursday, but sadly, no early uploads.  Things are going to be busy Thursday and especially Friday.  I’m going to Warped Tour!  Woo!  I’m so excited, but I’ll be beyond exhausted afterword.

Also, for this chapter, I haven’t gone through and re-read it.  So there are mistakes.  I get that.  I’m just too lazy to do it at the moment.  Maybe I’ll do it later on tonight.

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