"I'm going to miss you colbs" I cried into my older brothers sweatshirt as he hugs me back, towering over me.
"I'm going to miss you too but hey look at me" I looked into his eyes while he was holding me.
"In just 2 short years your going to move out here yourself! And we are going to have so much fun" he looks happy for a moment before pulling my close and whispering in my ear, " call me if he gets to out of hand ok?" I know what he's talking about. He's talking about our dad. It's so sad to have to hear that about someone who is supposed to love you when for us, that's not the case.
"I will I promise" I say holding back more tears. "I have to go but I promise I'll call you right when I land ok, I love you Mae"
"I love you too Colby"
And with that he left, now just 2 more years.
••••
Today is my 17th birthday. For some it would just be another birthday, but for me? It was that day I've been waiting for for 2 years now. I was finally leaving my abusive home and moving out to LA to live with Colby and his roommates.
Things got a lot worse after Colby left. My dad started to hit me. The first time was the worst. I didn't want to tell Colby about it because I knew he would worry more than he already did. Colby was my safe place before he moved. Anytime my dad would yell at me, Colby would pull me into his room and just hold me. Since Colby left and my dad started hitting me. I started cutting.
I packed up all my shit and went to the bathroom to change out on my jamies. I put on some jean shorts since it was going to be hot in LA and I put on a sweatshirt knowing it covered my fresh cuts. I didn't know how to explain that on but I would figure it out.
As I gathered up my things I took one last look at my room, reminiscing all the memories made in this room brought a smile to my face. I walked downstairs and stopped at he door.
"Bye dad" I hesitated
"Ya whatever" he said not even looking at me. Ouch.
I walked outside an put my things in the trunk then got in the driver seat. Right before I started driving to the airport Colby texted me.
From Colby🐨❤️: Happy birthday baby sis!! I'm so excited to finally see you!!!
To Colby🐨❤️: thanks!! I know I can't wait!!
I get to the airport and take my seat on the plane. As he plane takes off I but my earbuds in and close my eyes. New life here I come.
Ok this is my first chapter and it sucks but trust me it's gonna get better I PROMISE
