Ana's POV
I woke up next to a tree. I felt very lightheaded and there was a weird feeling running through my veins, I felt it everywhere. It's Friday today, meaning there's school. I don't even know what time it is or where I am. I grabbed my phone 9:38 well that answered one of my questions, I took in the scenery, a block away from home, that answered my other question. I guess I'm not going to school. I stood up quickly giving me a headache. I leaned on the tree and took a breath, I puffed my cheeks before letting the air escape my mouth. Then I walked home.
"What's that smell?" I heard once I walked into the house. It sounded like my mom had said that. She walked out of the kitchen covering her nose with a rag. I guess that proved my suspicions. "Ana? are you okay?" I felt pretty happy that that was the first question she asked instead of 'why aren't you in school' or 'why do you smell so bad'
"I'm fine" I told her half lying.
"Oh okay" she cringed "please shower anak" she shooed me away. I ran upstairs, grabbed clothes from my room and went to the bathroom.
I took a long hot shower, I used the time to think about my life, I also used the time to try to remember what happened yesterday. All I do remember is the new stuff being lit, that's it. I guess I walked to that tree on my little experience. I need to know what that stuff was.
I was done showering, I was just standing there thinking about everything. I stepped out being met with cold air that made me shiver. I dried myself off and put on my pajamas, it's only 10 so I still have time before I confront Angeline. I wrapped myself in the blanket while sitting on my bed, I watched tv for a bit before I became really hungry. I went downstairs.
"Mom, I'm starving" I told her as I walked into the kitchen still wrapped in my blanket. She nodded and motioned for me to sit. I did as she said and she handed me a plate of food. I instantly ate it, not even looking at what it was but, whatever it was its delicious. I finished within 5 minutes and my mom took my plate. "Thanks" I told her and she smiled at me, a nice genuine smile, something I haven't seen for a while. I sent one back to her. I checked the clock 11, could this drag any longer? I stayed in my bed watching episodes of friends before I got bored but, luckily I became bored at 1 so now I can leave the house and start walking to school. I changed my clothes and headed out.
I made it to the school in about 10 minutes and I waited at the corner. The whole crew walked towards where I was standing a few minutes later. "Oh hey Ana" Angeline smirked "came for more?" I scoffed and gave her a dirty look.
"What did you give me yesterday?" I asked her sharply. She rolled get eyes and laughed.
"Are you stupid?" I felt my blood start to boil. "I can't believe you" she laughed even more and everyone joined in. "If you were wondering it was a cigarette but, you took more than just one and then Sammy over here brought some alcohol and you went crazy" I guess I am stupid. In more than one way. I sighed but, he continued talking "did little Ana not want it?" She teased then she pouted at me, I felt myself become more angry.
"Shut up" I spat. She put her hands up in surrender.
"You chose this life Ana" she retaliated, she started laughing. "you should've known what it'll do to you"
"I should've known how horrible it was, I mean just look at you" I motioned to Angeline and let my hand fall back down, hitting my leg. I could tell I got on her nerves
"That's it" her hands were on my shoulders pushing me against the wall, she repositioned them around my neck and choked me. The people behind us were chanting, cheering for Angeline. "You should've quit while you were ahead" I opened my eyes and looked at her maniacal face as she continued to choke me. I decided to hit back, I moved my leg and tripped her from behind. She fell back and I gasped for air. Angeline scrambled up and everyone behind her helped her stay standing. "Don't ever come back"
"Didn't plan to" I spit on the ground then, wiped my mouth.
