Le'annaMarie's POV
I get home and the smell of Mom's cooking fills the room. Though it smells fantastic, I don't think I have an appetite to eat. Dad and Carter are busy doing his daily math flashcards while mom cuts up fresh vegetables for the salad.
"LeMarie, is that you?" Mom asked from the kitchen.
"Uh, yeah...sorry, hi." I said as I walked up the stairs.
"Wait, dinner should be done soon." Mom said.
"It's okay- I'm really not hungry." I said.
"Are you sure?" Mom started to sound concerned.
"Yes." I said.
"Come here, Le'annaMarie." She said. That is one thing about my mom. She knows when something is wrong with her children. And she will never let anything go unaddressed. However, this situation I'm in will definitely not be addressed.
"What's wrong with you?" Mom asked with hands on her hips while dad looked over.
"Nothing, I'm just tired."
"LeMarie-"
"Momma, I'm okay. I just want to lay down." I said.
"Alright." And that was all she said, thankfully. Dad gave me a small smile and returned to helping Carter.
When I shut the door to my room, I released breath I didn't know I was holding. I dropped my bag and walked over to my bed, sitting down slowly. My head was spinning and I was still in shock.
Andréas was locked up.
He set his own mother's house on fire.
This is what he needed to tell me. This is why he said he couldn't be friends with me. He knew that true friends wouldn't keep secrets like his from each other, so he ended our friendship because he knew would never be able to tell me. Now that I know what the secret is, I have no idea what to feel.
How could he do something do terrible?
I guess I know his reason behind it. He told me about how his mom never loved him but...did he really need to take it that far?
Before I knew it, I got choked up. The sound of my weeping filled the room and I covered my mouth so I wasn't too loud for my parents to hear. I want to see the good in the situation. But how can I when Andréas made such a life-threatening decision towards his own mother?
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*The Next Day*
At school, I was a nervous wreck. Andréas texted me last night before I went to bed asking to talk.
Andréas: could i come and talk?
Le'annaMarie: It's late and I don't think it's a good idea.
Andréas: maybe tomorrow at school?
Le'annaMarie: maybe...goodnight.
I didn't know what to say to him. I really didn't mean to make him feel bad but I was still overwhelmed about everything. However, his text sounded almost...desperate. I was stuck on what to do.
"Hey girlie!" Haley said as she came up behind me.
"Hey!" I put a smile on my face. I don't want her to read my face expression and know something is wrong. I'm still deciding if I should tell her.
"So, Ortiz texted me last night like, "so when do I get to call you mine?" And I replay back like, "um, slow down there, buddy.'" Haley said and I laughed.
"Aww, wow! He really likes you." I said.
"I'm trying to take things slow and see if he is serious or if he is even worthy enough to have me." She said.
"Well that's good. I'm glad that you are taking your time- not that you've ever been...like..." Haley stared at me with raised eyebrows.
"Haley-"
"I'm kidding. I'm kidding, geesh!" She laughed and I giggled.
"Well, I will see you when I see you. Gotta go to first period!" Haley gave me a tight hug before running off.
"Bye." I waved. On my way to first period, I saw Andréas down the hall and I freaked. I froze in my footsteps and went to the girls bathroom. I wasn't ready to talk to him.
I wasn't sure when I would or if ever would be able to.
I was going to lunch, when I turned a corner and saw Andréas talking to Ortiz and some others. He was leaning against the wall with his head down. There was no other way I could get to the cafeteria so I hoped to myself that he wouldn't notice me as I walked by. I kept my gaze straight but from my peripheral I seen him try to catch me but he was too late.
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Andreas's POV
I just wanted a chance to explain myself.
But I don't even know what the hell I would say. This is exactly what I knew would happen when she found out- that she'd judge me. I wish that my family and people would stop assuming what they believed my purpose of commiting that crime was. The truth is I never wanted to kill my mother no matter how bad she hurt me.
I loved Maria.
But when she abandoned me for luxury, wealth and a good looking husband, I wanted to destroy the things that have no importance in my life...like she did with me. The fire was out of control and I never meant to put them at risk like that. I had no control over what I had done and I didn't know what the consequences would be.
That night I panicked. So I ran away from the frightening possibilities of what could've of happened.
And that's how I ended up where I am now.
The look on her face everytime she sees me...it's like I'm some type of monster or insane person. It hurts so bad to see someone I love so much look at me and be so afraid. I want to make it better because I can't lose her. I know I'll go crazy. Sadly, I also know there is a chance that we will never be friends again. Le'annaMarie sees me as a criminal- just like I thought she would. Trying to convince her that that isn't the case...is useless.
I'll just have to try to make it without her.
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It's so sad...do you feel like Le'annaMarie should give him a chance or does she have a justified reason for how she reacted? Let me know!
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Teen Fiction**Originally Titled "Andréas"*** After facing time in juvie for a reckless crime he committed, Andréas is not ready to face his family. After his arrest, Andréas' father and his closest relatives had moved to Sacramento, California. Though his famil...
