Chapter 1:
New Surroundings
I’m walking down my long, tree lined, drive way. Taking in the new scenery, home, State, parents, and life. My name is Violet Serenity. I go by vi. I’ve recently moved to Vermont. I’m originally from Oregon. My parents were shot at a movie theater. Eight men came in with loaded guns and fire in their eyes. They ended up murdering 16 other people. With my parents dead I needed a place to go. I’m only 16 I can’t legally be on my own. I am the last of my family and had to be adopted. A couple in their 30s adopted me. Selena and George. Selena is a petit woman with gorgeous, silky brown hair and bright blue eyes. She is quite stunning with her sun kissed skin and sweet smile. George is about 5”9 with short red hair. His brown eyes are quite dark and seem black when he is upset. His skin tone is slightly darker than Selena’s. They are very sweet to me and wanted me to have a fresh start in life. So we moved to Vermont. They knew I loved the mountains, trees, and snow.
I kick a rock. School starts tomorrow. I’ve always hated school. Not the subjects the cliques, bullies, and abuse. I’m always picked on by the way I look. With my style I’m known as the freak. All I wear is black. I have thick black eyeliner, ivory skin, black scene hair, small gauges, and snake bites. I have bright green eyes that turn violet when im happy. Odd, i know but that’s where my name came from. My lips are quite full and my nose is small. I have no freckles and rarely acne. I weigh 110 lbs and im 5”3. Yes, I know im tiny. But I’m no stick. I have an hour glass figure and toned arms and thighs. I use to be in ballet but i haven’t danced since the death of my parents. I don’t think I’ll ever dance again.
I’m hoping this will be different. Tomorrow will be different.
The cold chill in the air stung my soar arm. I’m sure you could tell I am a cutter. I stopped for awhile but when I lost my parents...I couldn’t bare it...
My eyes started to water as I thought of my parents again. It’s only been a month. I sat on the cold ground and lean against one of the mammoth sized trees. I try to make the pain go away by clearing my mind. The wind caresses my face. It’s quite soothing.
“vi! Dinner!” Selene yelled.
“coming!” I quickly walk back to the house. It looks like a log cabin. Very cute and cozy. The living room has a wall made of windows that overlooks the lake. It freezes when November hits. Its October now so the lakes days are numbered before its movement is temporarily halted.
I walked through the door and instantly smell Selene’s amazing cooking. We were having nachos. She made the best. I sat down at the table starving and started eating.
“What were you up to outside?” George asked as he stuffed his face.
“Just thinking is all.”
“Still nervous about tomorrow?”
“Alittle...”
“Don’t worry im sure everything will be okay.” Selena smiled. I returned it but I was full of doubt. I finish dinner and head to my room. The back wall is made of windows. I have black walls with band posters plastered across them. Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Vampires Everywhere, My Chemical Romance, Korn, attack attack ect. My bed is queen sized with black comforter, sheets, and pillows. Have you guessed I like black? I have a wooden dresser and next to it a very wide full length mirror. Beside my bed i have a small wooden table that matches my dresser. It has my alarm clock and a picture of me and my parents.
I strip down to my panties and bra and throw a huge T-shirt on. I crawl into bed and curl up into a ball. I need rest to face tomorrow’s nightmare.
