Worst of Me

Chapter 6

EURY PORTER’S POV

A/N: This chapter has some lemony scenes, I guess. Underage drinking and Profanity.

Warning: This chapter is worse than chapter 4,part one. It's descriptive and yeah.

I walked into Fern’s home, it was pretty modern looking. Neat, it feels nice to not have a closet the size of a bedroom for once. She gave me a tour of the house and at the end,she looked at me. I smiled, awkwardly at her. She grabbed my shoulders.

"My parents don’t know, don’t say anything about it." She said.

I nodded, she grabbed my arm and took me downstairs. I was greeted by her mom and dad.

“Ah,hello Eury, I didn’t know you were coming here!” Fern’s mom said.

“Aha..well actually..” I said, looking down at my feet,ashamed. “I was...disowned..”

There was an awkward silence, I felt myself start to shake a little. They think you’re pathetic. Besides, maybe they’ll kill you in your sleep.

“I-I’m not asking to be adopted, I just need a place to stay until I find a job and manage some apartment, even on the west side.” I said.

“Oh Eury, that’s a shame, but of course we’ll let you stay here!” Fern’s mom said.

“Ah, can I ask why you so suddenly got disowned?” Her father interjected.

“Uhh..well, I broke a couch and was transported to the hospital for alcohol poisoning.” Eury mumbled.

“Oh wow..underage drinking...I mean, that’s pretty ridiculous..but that’s a bit of an overreaction.” Her father mumbled. “I didn’t take you for the rebellious type, at least Fern didn’t get caught up in it.” I nodded,awkwardly.

“Well, join us for dinner!” Her mom said.

“Umm, okay.” I said.

We sat down at the dinner table, I ate in silence. I felt pangs of shame and guilt and fear. Ah jeez...could it be that my schizophrenia is acting up again..I mean it last time I went to therapy 6 years ago I…..The seizure… I mentally face-palmed. Fun.

I offered to do the dishes, but her mom insisted I go rest. I went upstairs into Fern’s room and laid down. I left all my clothes at the Porter’s home.. I sighed,dozing off in my hoodie.

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I woke up, Fern was asleep,hugging me. We have to get to school.. I squirmed, trying to free myself from her grip. I poked her,repeatedly. She only mumbled and sighed. I poked her side and she jolted up.

“I’M UP!” She yelled. I flinched, but nodded,getting off.

“You aren’t wearing that...are you?” Fern asked.

“Uh, I don’t have other clothes..” I mumbled.

She tossed me a blue and yellow varsity jacket with a purple T-shirt, along with khakis.

“You can have my reject clothes.” Fern said. I shrugged and went to change in the restroom.

“Do you have a date for the Winter Ball?” I heard Fern’s mom ask from the kitchen. I forgot that was today...frick..

I came out, wearing the outfit.

“Umm yeah, Eury is my date.” Fern said. I lifted my head in surprise, looking at them.