Snapback Cinderella

Chapter 2:

Ellie's POV:

I'm in a field. And the sky is full of stars. I'm looking up admiring how beautiful they are when I hear someone call my name. "Ellie." The voice says. It came from behind so I turn around and see me parents. My mouth hangs open. "Mom? Dad?" I barely make out. I stand there for a few seconds because I can't believe it. I then break off into a run because I need to be held by them. I need to see them. Hear their voice. I run into their arms that were out stretched towards me. I embrace them, and I could swear this was all real. At this point I'm balling I'm so happy. "Mom. Dad..I. Missed you guys so much." I choke out. I hug them tighter not wanting to let go. "I know El. We've missed you too."

My mom tells me with her soothing voice. The one that used to tell me everything's going to be okay. Tears are rolling down my face. "Mom I-" but my Dad cuts me off. "Good things will come Ellie. Good things my darling. We love you." My Dad whispers into my ear then kisses the top of my head.

I hear a loud sound and my eyes shoot open into reality.

It was my alarm.

It was all a dream.

I sit up.

It felt so real.

I felt whole again being in their arms.

But it was all fake.

I squeeze my eyes shut. Not wanting the tears threatening to spill. But I can't hold it any longer.

I break down into a sob. I wrap my arms around myself and loose it.

I miss them so much it hurts.

I want to hear my moms voice telling me everything's going to be okay.

I want my dad to tell me a cheesy joke to try to cheer me up.

I want... them.

But I can't. They're gone.

I sigh and wipe my eyes. I go into my bathroom and check the mirror. My green eyes are red and puffy. I sniffle, and wipe my eyes with a tissue.

I need to keep going even if it hurts.

Today is Monday, and I have school.

I do my bathroom routine, and just put a little mascara on my eyelashes. That's the only makeup I wear.

I tie my long blonde hair into a messy bun.

Next, I make my way to my closet and look inside. My style is kind of tomboy-vintage/girly. Yeah I know it's kinda weird. Most of my clothes are from thrift stores since my grandma doesn't really give me any money to spend on myself. I put on a floral dress and my white hightop converse. I then put on my thick framed glasses. They aren't really that attractive but they help me see so... I deal with them. I'm already wearing my locket, so I grab my leather purse and leave my room.

I slowly go down the stairs, and see that no one is up. So I quickly grab an apple and my books and leave out the door. I put my apple in my bag so I could eat it later. I hold my books close to my chest, and walk to the bus stop. The stop is only a street away, and when I get there I sit on the bench and wait. I decide to study for a test I have today, and immerse myself in my history book. As I'm reading I hear two girls walking up to the bus stop. Paying no attention. They come near and their chatter stops. They start murmuring. But I make out "yeah she's that girl who's parents died." And I almost want to break down again. I bite my lip. I can't cry. Not here. Soon thankfully, we hear the bus and the screech of the bus's brakes. I get up hastily and get on the bus quickly. I don't want to hear them talk about me. Thats all I was at school. The super quiet girl who's parents died. That's why I had no friends. That's why Im always alone.

I sit down on the fourth seat and keep my head low. Today was going to be another draining day.