Broken and Bruised (Riley McDonough fanfiction)

 Only a week more in this hell hole. (aka Chicago) I think I can survive it. I really hate it here. "Katelyn, it's time for dinner", my mom said snapping me out of my thoughts. "Okay I'll be down in a minute." I hopped off my bed and went to my bathroom to wash up. I turned on the sink and looked up in the mirror, I was so disgusted. "How could someone be so ugly?" I thought to myself. Once again, my mom calls me down, "Come on, your food is getting cold". Wow, was I really thinking for that long?! "Coming!" I ran downstairs and almost fell down the stairs. "Wow I'm clumsy", I thought.

 I noticed that my dad was home from work. I'm actually surprised that he still has a job. I quickly walked past him. He looked at me with hate, but I ignored it. My dad is an alcoholic and he abuses me whenever he's drunk, but he also verbally abuses me when he's sober. I can't say I'm used to it, if I did, I'd be lying. I'm actually really scared of him, but I try not to show it. 

 I got to the dinner table and my dinner was made, my mom smiled at me. I mouthed "hi" to her. I had green beans, mashed potatoes, and pork chops for dinner. I walked to the kitchen to grab a water bottle and my dad was in the kitchen holding a beer. He smirked at me and I quickly walked out of the kitchen and sat down at the table. 

 I quickly ate my dinner and walked straight to my bathroom. I sat down on my bathroom floor and trying to make myself throw up. It took me about 2 minutes to throw my food up. I don't like eating at all. But I do it sometimes and when I do, I throw it up. 

 After I threw up, I got my pj's and a towel and went to go take a shower. I turned on Pandora and Soldier by Before You Exit came on. I got the biggest smile on my face and turned the volume all the way up. Before You Exit is my absolute favorite band of all time. They're the reason why I'm still living. I love them so much. So I started to sing along to the song "you got holes and your heart, you don't know what it means to me to watch you fall apart, 'cuz you're broken and bruised, but I can hold you through..." tears started forming in my eyes because I wish I was this special. This song is really special to me for so many reasons. 

 I got out of the shower and put my pajama's on. I brushed my teeth and tried to ignore the mirror. I walked to my bed and set my glasses down on my end table. I set my alarm clock to 5:00 for tomorrow. I really don't want to go to school because I don't want to put up with all the bullshit again, but whatever, right? I was thinking all the names I'm going to be called tomorrow. And with that, I started falling asleep. 

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Hi guys! This is my first story, I was actually really nervous about it, I hope it's good. If you guys liked this chapter, then please vote and comment. And I'm not the best at writing, so please don't hate me. If you want, you can follow me on Twitter @BYEKatieMariee And I hope this chapter isn't too short and sucky, if it is, I'm sorry, I'll get better.

 - Katie <3