Later

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*5 years later*

"We don't have to be ordinary, Make your best mistakes. Cause we don't have the time to be sorry. So baby be the life of the party." I sang strumming the guitar my dad gave me for my 9th birthday.

" Wow. Your getting better and better princess." Dad said coming into the room. I smiled.

" Thanks papa." I said.

" No problem, dinner in 10 k."

" Ok." I said. He smiled leaving the room. I sat my guitar on its stand. Tomorrow. Another day of school. Another day of watching. Another day of hurting.

*After Dinner*

I brushed my teeth then brushed my hair into a ponytail. After that I laid down hugging the bear I was left when I was given to the orphanage. I said my prayers then cut my lamp off and closed my eyes.

Today will be a brand new day.

*Next Morning*

My alarm went off and instantly woke me up from my sweet sweet dreams. I cut the alarm off and went straight to the bathroom. My clothes hung on hangers, hanging on the shower bar. I grabbed them taking them off the hanger. I sat my laptop on the sick counter and put it on Pandora.

" Don't you give up nah-nah-nah. I won't give up nah-nah-nah. Let me love you. Let me love you." I sang along to Justin Bieber Let Me Love You.

When I got out I dried off and got dressed.

When I got out I dried off and got dressed

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Next... my hair. I just simply put it into a bight genie ponytail. I brushed my teeth and face then cleaned up the bathroom. Before, I went downstairs I grabbed my bag and glasses then made my bed. After I saw I was ready I went downstairs and to the kitchen.

" Hey mom, hey dad." I said to the both of them.

" Good morning." Mom said.

" Good morning princess." Dad said. He kissed my head as he walked by and sat at the table. I did too.

" So, what has school had in store for you?" Dad asked.

" Well, for 1, work. 2 um... clubs and sports and 3 more work." I told him. He chuckled. I reached for the Honey Nut Cheerios and poured some in my bowl. I then put the milk in. After I ate I looked at the old fashioned clock handing other the doorway. I put my bowl in the sink.

" Love you mom, love you dad see you later." I said grabbing my bag.

" Don't forget your cleats by the front door." Mom reminded me.

" Thank you." I grabbed them then left the house walking to my bus stop.

I stood on my phone waiting for the bus.

" Hey, Nicki." I heard from behind me. I turned and saw Hayes.

" Hey, Benjamin." I said.

" You know I hate that name." He said.

" What it's a good name." I said trying not to laugh.

" You always find a way to ruin my mornings." He told me. I put my hand on my chest acting hurt. " I'm kidding." He told me.

" Same."


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