Licorice Girl

Chapter 1 Friend

My life is pathetic. Moving to New York is pathetic. Everything is pathetic.

I took a long glance at our new apartment. I knew that a family of six can't live in this small, cramped place. I can't even have my own room but Kyle does. But it's not because he is the only boy child. It's because Kyle has to be a momma's boy and get everything he wants.

Worst part is that the room is so small, we can only fit only one bed. So me, Cassandra, and Chloe all had to sleep in the same bed. While comfy Kyle gets to have the time of his life in his own bed.

I'll admit it, , I'm jealous of Kyle. I'm pretty much jealous of everyone. But it is Kyle who I want to punch on the face. I just don't understand why everyone else doesn't see how snobby he is.

Chloe kept tossing and turning and once in a while kept on smacking my foot with hers. Cassy was taking all the space leaving me about two inches leaning out the bed. After probably the thousandth time Chloe kicked me I fell off the bed.

"Are you freaking kidding me, Chloe?" I yelled. She made her pouty face but it didn't make a difference. She knew exactly what she was doing.

"Chill, Scarlet. It was just a gentle kick. Don't make such a big deal." Cassy snapped.

"Don't make a big deal? It wouldn't be such a big deal for you because your taking all the space you want, Cassy." I said.

"You're such a drama queen." Cassandra just went back snoring and Chloe was still asleep not hearing any of the argument Cassy and I were having.

I slept on the cold, hard floor the whole night. It was either sit on floor or get pushed off bed to the floor.

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Mornings are disasters. I woke up with three roaches resting on my stomach. I didn't mind seeing cockroaches just as long as they weren't on me. I let out a little yelp. I woke up at about late morning and everyone was already eating breakfast.

I said good morning to everyone and joined them at the table.

There were boxes everywhere. It didn't even feel like a home it feels like box city.

"Care to share why you were sleeping on the floor last night, Scarlet?" Mom asked. Like she cared.

But I don't even have to answer because Cassandra already had my answer.

"She is just a drama queen,"

"That's right. I'm a drama queen." I assured making sure I didn't sound a little offended.

"Queens don't sleep on floors." Kyle said.

"This queen does." I reply trying to keep confidence in my voice.

" Cassy,Kyle, Scarlet I'm taking you to a high school. They are going to give you a tour."

"Don't people have school today?" I asked.

Ignoring my question,mom told Chloe dad was going going to take her to her school. I wish we all went to different schools. I don't want to be in the same building my siblings were in.

Took me a moment to realize that it is Saturday and we have a private appointment to the school. I did not know it was possible do that.

Well first lesson learned:Anything is possible in New York. The school wasn't too long away from our apartment.

Pasos High. Home of the sharks. It looked like a cool school.

"Hello!" A woman greeted us. She had a blonde hair tied up in a bun. And she definitely had too much cleavage to show at her age.

She introduced herself just to mom and simply ignored us. Which was fine to me. As soon as the tour started, this school was instantly lame to me. Cassandra and Kyle seemed to love it. Hard to believe that I'm related to them. I don't even go to tis school and I already hate it.

Entering the school actually felt like I was entering a place where a shark would live. The school smelt like they made fish everyday for lunch.

Other than that, the school looked pretty clean. The bathrooms there were decent enough to actually use the toilet. I didn't have any comment about the classes because I am definitely not looking forward to any of the classes.

The too-much-cleavage woman gave us loads of paperwork to fill out.

As we left, mom told us to tell her how we felt about the school.

Cassy and Kyle both said it was cool. I just hate but i lied and say it is cool also.I just want to hurry up and graduate high school. Junior year better be good because freshman and sophomore year was hell.

The car ride was silent. I was tired and I wanted to go to sleep so badly. But I just couldn't. I just wish we had a bigger bed or separate beds. Or even better a bigger room space.

"I'm gonna go for a walk." I announced. I went outside and went to the backyard. I just want to see CJ and I can't pretend that everything is alright when it's not. There was huge grass lot next to our abode and I just decided to lay there.

Everything was silent..taking out the honking of a million cars, I felt calm. I didn't feel anything except feeling alive. The wind whipped past my face and I closed my eyes.

I saw grass.

Left side, grass. Right side,grass. Behind me,grass. Everywhere is grass. I start running. I hear the negative comments I've been told throughout my school life. And I'm still running.

My heart is racing. Pounding.

Freak.

Ugly.

I hear CJ's voice.

"Just remember this, ok? If you're going through rough times, just remember this necklace. Remember me,alright?"

I searched around my neck for the necklace. But it wasn't there.

Then the voices started again. I run faster.

"Remember me, alright?"

"Alright?"

I stop running panting for air. I hear someone coming. I look around and no one is there. I keep walking forward expecting something to show up. The footsteps start again. Who is there? They become louder every second that comes and go. I look around and still no one is there.

"Help!" I scream, I start running again .

"You alright,there?" A sudden voice says. I scream for help again. But this time I wake up with a boy glaring at me.

I look around I was back in my usual spot where I fell asleep. I then glanced at the boy or teen I guess. He raised his brow and examined me while walking around me. He looked like any normal guy I know. Brown hair brown eyes . He was really tall.

"What are you doing here?" He queried.

"I could ask the same, too." I snapped back. He huffed at me, and rolled his eyes.

"Just stay away from me and you'll be fine." He said. I tried to ignore his comment but I just can't put with people telling me what to do. And I going to take my anger out on him.

"Do you have a problem? Last time I checked, it isn't illegal to sit in a lot of grass." I snapped .

"What's my problem? I don't like humans. Every single one of them pisses me off." He said.

He doesn't like humans. Nice.

"I hate everyone!" I screamed. Yes, I just screamed I hate everyone in front of a guy and I oddly don't care.

"Are you sure you're alright?" He asked. He was looking straight at me.

"Yep. Just fine." I assured him. We both were laying next to each other in silence.

"I hate everyone!" The guy screamed as loud as he can. Hell, even louder than me. I turned to him and he was already facing me.

"I thought you hate humans." I say.

"I do. I'm Scott by the way." He stood up. "Maybe i'll see you later." and after that, he left.