You're My Home • N.G fanfic •

Chapter 2

I came home to my parents shouting at each other. Dads roaring voice echoed through the house while moms hissed back at him. Opening my mouth to speak up, I was stopped by mom who suddenly broke down into tears.

"I can't take this any longer! I'm done! I'm not doing this anymore!" She left the room, ran up the stairs, and slammed her door.

I looked down onto the floor and sighed. "Why- what happened?" I looked to my dad. He seemed as if he was ready to punch a hole through the wall.

"Her brother in Germany wants money. Again. It's bad enough that he asks, but to fuel his fucking gambling? No, never again. It was $120 last time, its $380 now. I told your mother I'm not sending it to him but she's willing to take the money out of your savings"

"Mom wouldn't actually do that...would she?"
We've been putting money together for me to have when I need to get my own place and car.
Mom and Dad work their ass off to earn their money; dad does metal roofing all year round wether it's scorching hot or freezing cold, while mom works inside a hot warehouse without air conditioning, she overlooks electronics and prepares packages for shipment.

It wouldn't be right to send a gambling addict money while he works his own job. Instead of asking for money, he needs to find a less expensive hobby and get help.

Dad breathed in deeply and let out a long sigh. "I'd never want to make my little girl upset. I hate having to tell you this but, she's done it before"

I've never been as surprised in my life as I was now. I didn't believe what he had said to me until it sunk in a few seconds later.

I stormed up the stairs, headed for my room, and opened the door only to be met up by my mom going through my room, shuffling around when she heard me.

More than likely she was in here for my hidden stash of money that I keep in case of emergencies. It's $134 inside a small container covered in black tape to blend in to where I kept it.

"I'm just- uh looking for um a-"

I cut her off, not wanting to hear an excuse.
"It's not worth it mom. Don't bother looking. Just tell him what he needs to hear"

She wiped her face with the back of her hand.
"Don't you think I've tried? It doesn't change anything. He'll just come asking again a few days later"

"Try talking to your sister in Germany. Get her to help us out and find him something else to do. You haven't tried that yet have you?"

She shook her head then wrapped her arms around me. It's been a while since we've hugged each other. It felt helpful as if she's been here for me. Maybe I just haven't connected with her in a while.
"Thank you Sierra. I'll call her as soon as I can"

She walked out of my room afterwards. I walked over to my bed and let myself fall backwards onto my covers. I stared at my ceiling just thinking things over.

Maybe this will help mom and dad not argue as much. I could've just stopped their arguing. Maybe I just fixed all of our problems. I feel like my suggestion might work and mom won't feel pressured. Dad won't have to worry about loosing money anymore and I might be getting closer to mom again.

I feel relieved until thoughts of school come to mind. What if the guy from the grocery store forgets to talk to his friends. What if they bully me again. What if I get recognized by everyone in school as the girl they bully. What if they are waiting by the doors for me.

My eyes tear up and my breathing quickens. I can't control my breaths but I try to stop. Tears roll down my cheeks and my vision becomes blurry.

Why do they bully me? I haven't done anything to upset them. They must see me as a target for being their ex friend but that was years ago. I would like to know their reason for bullying me. I wonder if they ever regret anything they did to me. I've been hit, tripped, and cursed at by these boys. I've tried to fight back but it's never helped me in those situations.

I wiped my cheeks and eyes. I laid in a comfortable position on my bed getting ready to take a nap to clear my mind. I pulled my blanket over my body and snuggled my head on my pillow then shut my eyes.
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Did you enjoy the 2nd chapter? :)