Adopted by the King of Broadway // Lin Manuel Miranda

Chapter 11

Annnnnddd I am back from vacation!

This is a chapter where things get really intense. Like really really. By the way I won't be ending the book in like 3-4 chapters, I need more to happen

I say Macey is a cinnamon roll, but she really isn't sometimes.

AND, there is suicidal thoughts in this chapter. I DO NOT ENCOURAGE IT IN ANY WAY! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! I will put a trigger warning at the beginning and end of the thoughts.

So with that being said,

Enjoy!

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I slouched in the principal's office chair, trying to fight back tears. Have I really just punched someone? I looked over to the girl who slapped me earlier, who was balling her eyes out with her other friends trying to calm her down.

"Kaylee, calm down, it's not your fault," said the girl, patting her on the back.

The girl glanced at me, then bursted into more gross sobbing.

Rubbing cheek that got slapped, the principal, Mr. Jardon, came in with a face that no one ever wanted to see.

"Macey, Kaylee? Tell me what happened at lunch today," he said, sitting at the black leather chair folding his hands. Mr. Jardon's height towered us both. I glanced at the book shelves behind him to avoid his face.

I hesitantly cleared my throat. "I-"

Kaylee cut me off. "That stupid moron Macey punched me!" she shouted, making me sink into my seat.

I'm only 12, and it felt like I committed a huge crime.

"Kaylee, please calm down," Mr. Jardon said. He turned his attention to me. "Macey, did you really do that?" He looked so calm, but it literally scares me. I nodded slowly. "It was my anxiety..."

Okay, I absolutely regret that lie. Even though I do have really bad anxiety, I guess it's a good excuse?

Kaylee jumped from her chair. "What a bad lie, dumbo! You punched on purpose b-" Mr. Jardon cut her off on time. "Kaylee, language! This young girl is only in 6th grade, and your in 8th!" Mr. Jardon shouted, making me sink.

Oh what will Lin think about this...

But what is 8th grade?

"You stupid bastard orphan! You deserve to die!" Kaylee screamed, storming out the office.

(Trigger Warning)

The word 'die' rung through my ears. Do I really deserve to be dead to make others happy? I did nothing wrong at all! Am I annoying everyone because I'm just here?

A tear ran down my face, but I quickly swiped it off. "Macey, class. Now," Mr. Jardon said angrily. I quickly stood up and walked into the empty hallway.

The word die. Who made that word? But it just sounds so good for some reason. If I die, everyone will be happy because I'm gone.

But Lin, Vanessa, and Daniel? I can't leave them behind. They are my family.

But I'm adopted. They are not my real family. I had a family before them. I had a family before I got sent to the orphanage.

(Trigger Warning End)

I stared out at the empty hall as I walked. Probably class can wait.

I walked towards the bathroom, still wiping tears from stress. Looking at the dirty bathroom floor. I entered a stall and quietly locked the door, hiccuping from crying.