Broken (Jason Todd x OC)

2. Honorable Act

=---Alisson---=

Maybe it was the look of the building that had me disappointed. Usually, the houses look nice but are terrible on the inside. This one looks terrible on the outside, and from the crashes, I heard while walking to the door it only got worse. When we got to the door I heard some crying and yelling on the inside.

"Allison honey, I know this is bad, but I have good news for you." Cindy looks down on me, which isn't that hard since my 5'9 frame was only a couple inches shorter than her. Cindy was tall, and people usually respected her. "Although I will not come with you inside, because I have to get back to Starling City before nightfall, I know this news will bring you joy." Her words first disappoint then excite me. I knew she was trying to make a build up to whatever she had to say, the good news didn't come often, and she liked to hype it up.

"Just tell me!" I jokingly complain to her while trying to get my mind off the house. If I am going to stay here I am going to need all the good news I can get.

"I know this might surprise you," She states drawing it on, "But your birthday is in a few months, you turn 18 soon." she grins at me while finishing her sentence. My mouth hung open in shock from her sentence. Houses didn't usually give me calendars or tell me the date, so I forgot my birthday a long time ago.

"Oh." I tried to force a smile for her but it didn't work. Being reminded of the terrible houses, and the fact that my brothers birthday is a week after mine didn't help. I would have to spend yet another birthday away from him.

"Honey this is AMAZING NEWS!" She shouts at me jumping up and down a little, "I know most of the houses are terrible, but when you turn 18 you can leave, for good." She tells me and I freeze considering her words. I will get to leave the system. Live on my own, get a job, live my life. I will finally be free.

Before I have time to contemplate her words more the door is opened to reveal an old lady who looks like she hasn't showered in weeks. "Oh, you must be Allisa!" She shouts smiling at me with yellow teeth. As she speaks I can smell alcohol on her breath and see the evil glint in her eye. "My name is Mrs. Caster, come in!" She grabs my arm and yanks me inside, she pulls me away as I try to grab my bag.

Her grip is like iron. I look down at my arm when I realize there will be a bruise there later. I feel her hand there I I feel the hold but it isn't super painful.

I guess I have had much worse for so long, that her grip doesn't hurt.

I pass children who look scared and broken on my way. They each take a look at me then when they see Mrs. Caster then run and hide. I go to say something but I realize Mrs. Catser is about to push me and I shut my mouth. Sure enough, in a matter of seconds, I am pushed into a room and you can hear a door thud. 

At least it didn't hurt.

"Are you okay? I can get you an icepack if you want?" A gentle voice behind me asked me says making me turn and look at the room. It looks like a bedroom, has two worn down mattresses on the floor, two bureaus and 3 shelves. Apart from all the dirt and the mess it isn't that bad. I have had worse.

I see a boy about my age sitting Indian style on a mattress staring at me. "No thanks. It doesn't hurt. My names Allison." I walk over to him and stick out my hand. He smiles at me and shakes it.

"Alexander." 

"So Alexander, how bad is it here?" I ask jokingly, already knowing it is horrible.

"For starters, we all have dinner at 6, although there is supposed to be homecooked meals, there isn't. You make whatever you can, and if you want to be on someones good side, make enough for them too." He tells me winking at the end, I chuckle at his antics,  "If she is yelling, then run and hide, you don't want to be on the receiving end." He tells me now serious, " I am surprised she hasn't killed anyone yet, and I don't want you to be the first." He tells me by offering me a small smile.