Elaina's POV
Home
Sunday
I was at home by myself so I decided to eat some cereal. My mom and my stepdad are still in Japan so I'm just here. I got bored after a while so I went upstairs and listened to some music. My favorite song came Here by Alessia Cara came on.
I'm sorry if I seem uninterested
Or I'm not listenin' or I'm indifferent
Truly, I ain't got no business here
But since my friends are here
I just came to kick it but really
I would rather be at home all by myself not in this room
With people who don't even care about my well-being
I don't dance, don't ask, I don't need a boyfriend
So you can go back, please enjoy your party
I'll be here, somewhere in the corner under clouds of marijuana
With this boy who's hollering I can hardly hear
Over this music I don't listen to and I don't wanna get with you
So tell my friends that I'll be over here
Oh oh oh here oh oh oh here oh oh oh
I ask myself what am I doing here?
Oh oh oh here oh oh oh here
And I can't wait till we can break up outta here
Excuse me if I seem a little unimpressed with this
An anti-social pessimist but usually I don't mess with this
And I know you mean only the best and
Your intentions aren't to bother me
But honestly I'd rather be
Somewhere with my people we can kick it and just listen
To some music with the message (like we usually do)
And we'll discuss our big dreams
How we plan to take over the planet
So pardon my manners, I hope you'll understand it
That I'll be here
Not there in the kitchen with the girl
Who's always gossiping about her friends
So tell them I'll be here
Right next to the boy who's throwing up cause
He can't take what's in his cup no more
Oh God why am I here?
Oh oh oh here oh oh oh here oh oh oh
I ask myself what am I doing here?
Oh oh oh here oh oh oh here
And I can't wait till we can break up outta here
Hours later congregating next to the refrigerator
Some girl's talking bout her haters
She ain't got none
How did it ever come to this
I shoulda never come to this
So holla at me I'll be in the car when you're done
I'm standoffish, don't want what you're offering
And I'm done talking
Awfully sad it had to be that way
So tell my people when they're ready that I'm ready
And I'm standing by the TV with my beanie low
Yo I'll be over here
Oh oh oh here oh oh oh here oh oh oh
I ask myself what am I doing here?
Oh oh oh here oh oh oh here
And I can't wait till we can break up outta here
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
This song actually speaks to me. This is like who I am. I'm not the type to put myself out there. I continued to listen to music, and then I got a call from an unknown number.
Me-(answers) Hello
???-Nice to hear your voice again Elaina
Me-Who are you?
???-You don't remember me Elaina. My caramel princess
Me-Dad.
Dad-Yes its me. I get out soon and I'm coming back for you
Me-Leave me alone please.
Dad-Why? I miss my babygirl.
Me-Leave me alone. Do not call my phone ever again.
Dad-I will get you again Elaina.
Me-(hangs up)
I'm super scared now. I called my mom and she didn't answer maybe because its nighttime in Japan right now. I called Arielle and told her what happened.
Arielle-How did he get your number?
Me-I don't know. Ari I'm scared.
Arielle-You need to tell your mom. Your at the house alone. If he can get your number who knows if he can find your address.
Me-Shes not answering. She's probably sleeping. Its nighttime in Japan.
Arielle-Keep calling her until she picks up and tell her so that way she can protect you. If you wait he just may get you.
Me-I don't know Arielle. Hes still locked up. Hes said hes getting out soon but I don't know when soon is.
Arielle-Call her. If you still feel weird you can come to my house and stay here if you want.
Me-Okay. (hangs up)
I just chilled out and I called my mom again and she didn't answer. I have school in the morning. She'll probably call me in the morning.
The Next Day
School
Arielle-Are you still coming over today?
Me-Yea. I need to get out of that house for a minute.
Arielle-Like I said before, if you feel uncomfortable you can stay at my house
Me-Thanks Ari.
August-How are you pretty lady
Arielle-I mean I know I look good
August-Nobody was talking to you Arielle. I'm talking about Elaina
Me-I'm fine August
August-It doesn't sound like it. Are you sure?
Me-Yea. There is just a lot on my mind right now. I'll be fine though
Melanie-Beautiful people
Arielle-I guess I really do look good today
Melanie-That's debatable
Arielle-Mel!!
Melanie-I'm just playing. You look cute (laughing)
Arielle-Thank you
August-Are you going to Ari's house today E?
Me-Yea I'll be there.
August-Cool
Guy-Hey Elaina
Me-Hey Easton (smiles)
Arielle-(looks at Elaina, then Easton, then August)
August-(looks at Arielle then Elaina, then down)
Melanie-Who's that Eli?
Me-Oh. It's Easton. We've been talking for a minute now
Melanie-So you like him?
Me-Yea. He's so nice and funny.
Arielle-Okay. Go for it if he likes you back
Me-Well he's never asked me out
Arielle-You'll be cute together
Melanie-You good August
August-Yea. I'll see you guys around (walks away)
He seems upset about something.
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Can't Stay Away
FanfictionShe's shy and he's popular, but there is something people don't know about him. She's a wallflower that nobody sees. They run into each other and can not leave each other alone after that. But who else wants her? Find out about Elaina and August in...
