Erin [editing]

TWENTY-ONE| friends or foes

"Here," Harry muttered.

It's been three months, three fucking months! This is the longest I've ever been with any parents. I've been grounded probably four times in the three month period, fucking clearly. I was grounded last week and now I'm finally free, again.

Today's Monday, November third. I never thought I'd have anywhere to go when I'm grounded, but I was fucking surprised because I did. Nicola invited me to several of her cross country races, so many fucking times, but I could never go to even one because I was fucking grounded. Grayson invited me to his soccer matches weirdly enough, but I couldn't go any fucking where since I was grounded. Wyatt sees me everyday in the hall and gives me a smirk. He always says "hey little sophomore." It was weird at first, but now I look forward to seeing that weirdo. He always walks down the hallway with his sketch pad in his arms and his pencil behind his ear. He's still creepy as fuck, but it's charming.

I pay Blair every two weeks now for another order. I usually get the Adair's, but sometimes she gives me vapors and pills. I don't want that pot shit that she had. It stinks and it's just grass. Besides, I don't even know how to roll a fucking blunt on my own, so I buy them pre-rolled. I snuck out a couple times in the few months I've been here, which is actually much fucking harder than expect it to be. I had to so I could meet Blair. The shit she sells me helps me calm down so much.

Harry handed me my wallet and phone back. "You're not grounded anymore, so have fun going to get lunch with your friends."

"Thanks a lot," I muttered.

Lately they've been packing my lunch, which is usually homemade shit. You may think I could just sneak off with Nicola, but they send their fucking security! It's so fucking embarrassing. But I did sneak out with Grayson before and it was so fun. Harry and I got into his car, and he started to drive to school. It's so fucking early this morning, but I could literally jump for joy! It's weird actually, it's a Monday of all days and I'm going to school of all places, yet I'm so excited.

"We've filed your papers for the adoption center," said Harry. "We're just waiting for court approval."

"Yeah, whatever," I shrugged.

Harry shrugged and continued to drive. He's been ignoring me and being an ass to me ever since I told him I wanted to go, which was nearly three months ago! He needs to get his fucking attitude straight before I handle him myself. Harry dropped me off at school after we stopped at Starbucks since he didn't have enough time to cook breakfast. I got a text from Blair saying to meet her after school at the field house.

"I'll be staying after school today," I said to Harry.

"Do you need a way home?" asked Harry.

"I'll find a way," I said.

I told him goodbye as I got out the car. He only replied with a head nod, that fucking dick. I huffed and shut the door. Walking into school, I saw Nicola standing on her phone alone. I walked up to her and she greeted me. She handed me a flyer and I took it.

"What the fuck is this?" I asked.

"An invitation to Blair's birthday party this Saturday, the eighth. She said she wouldn't dare give you it herself," Nicola said.

"Whatever," I said rolling my eyes.

"Are you gonna go? I'm going," said Nicola.

"Hell no," I scoffed and threw the paper on the ground after balling it up. "She's a fucking prick."

We walked into the school and into math. I saw Blair sitting on Nick's lap, just as I expected. Nicola turned to me.