Adelaide
I woke up to the pitter patter of the rain on my window and rolled out of bed. I stumbled over to my bathroom where I was brutally awoken by the frozen tiles. I turned to the faucet and flipped on the hot water, then splashed it on my face. I took the minty tube and squeezed some of its contents onto my toothbrush and started brushing, then rinsed. I took my hairbrush and combed the tangles out. I took three pieces from the back and started a Dutch braid, finishing it off with an elastic, and walking to my closet. I pulled out my polo and and plaid skirt, also known as my infamous school uniform. since it was chilly, I grabbed my sweater and started downstairs.
I was greeted by my mother at the table drinking her coffee, like always, so I grabbed some toast and told her good morning. I looked at the clock and noticed it was time to leave, so since I don't have my license, my mom got in the car to drive me to school.
we pulled up in the parking lot, so I told her goodbye and left. I saw my boyfriend, Parker, waiting for me at the doors with all the other jocks and my fellow cheerleaders, also their girlfriends. he spotted me as I was walking up and pulled me into a hug then twirled me around. we were the most popular group of the school and it did have its perks, but it also had its downside, which no one seemed to notice but me. we walked down the halls and had a few stares from people passing by. and that's when I noticed a quite familiar face. calum hood. he was on the soccer team and was mediocrely popular. i wish I could stop trying. i thought in my head. I wish I was like calum. I eternally wished. but it never happened.
Parker and I eventually parted our ways and headed to our classes, but I still had calum on my mind. the day dragged on and I finally met Parker again in the afternoon, only to be pulled away from him when my mother showed up by the curb. I went home and headed up to my room and sat on my window seat, reflecting on the gloomy day I had and one thing was stamped into my mind like a tattoo.
I want to stop trying.
