precious | e.d (discontinued)

Nine | Sleepover

Alexa's POV

Finally, Friday.

I can finally relax. Not only was this first week crazy and unexpected, it was hectic as well. I had to figure out things on my own, catching up to the lessons trying to understand the things they were talking abaout. I missed a lot when I was gone.

I didn't miss stuff only in my academics, but basically life here.

"Do you have your stuff ready for tonight?" Mia says as she closes her gym locker, grabbing her bag and looking at me.

"Uh, yeah. I'll just drop by the house to get them and we can head straight to yours." I tell her, gathering my things.

We were having a sleepover. Thought it would be fun to catch up a little, and we both know that we miss the gossip and late nights watching Pretty Little Liars.

"Cool." She replies, walking out while I follow her from behind.

We head to the parking lot and I walk ahead of her, unlocking my car. I head to the backseat and drop my stuff, quickly walking to the driver's seat and starting the car as I waited for Mia to set her things down and settle in.

We drove down the streets, silence filling the small space. It was getting a little too awkward, so I switched on the radio.

"So, would you mind telling me why you were holding Ethan's hand when we got to you guys yesterday?" She asks, looking curious.

"He was hurt." I reply, hesitating to turn my head and look at her.

Mia's sweet, but she can be intimidating.

"And that was an excuse for you to make goo-goo eyes with a douchebag?" She retorted. My hands gripped the steering wheel tighter at her words.

Her eyes shift from the window to my hands, her eyes widening and her lips separating, as if she was shocked.

"Chill, hoe, I was kidding. Damn I didn't know Ethan Douchebag still affects ya." She says, mumbling the last part.

I rolled my eyes and pulled up the driveway, still leaving the car on, knowing I would be quick anyway.

I hop out of the car swiftly and close the door gently, jogging to the house to get my things .

As my foot lands inside the house, a wave of shock flows over me.

I run to my mom, sobbing on the floor and a vodka bottle in her hand.

"Mom!" I run, kneeling down to assist her.

As soon as she hears my voice, she snaps in panic as if it was automatic.

"Oh hon, you're home, this is a mess-" she wipes her tears and and mascara, making it smudge Even more.

She tries to talk sternly but fails, emotion taking over. And she sobs again, falling back onto her position, setting the vodka bottle beside her and her hands run through her hair.

Pillows, vases, chairs and even utensils, scattered all over the living room and others trailing down to the kitchen.

A mess.

My arms wrap around her, not knowing anything about what was going on.

"Are you hurt? Did anyone break in or steal anything? I have the police's number-" I was starting to babble, and so she cut me off.

"No, Alexa. I'm fine. Don't call the police. That's so extra." She chuckles, rolling her eyes, all red and puffy from crying. Curiosity started to creep in, but asking what was wrong would probably be a bad move.

"Where's dad?" I asked, looking around. He should be here to comfort her during these times. I'm starting to lose my admiration of him.

I hear her sniffle, and my eyes immediately shift to hers, She was trying to hold her tears back, which made my heart ache. My mom does not deserve to feel like this.

Curiosity always got the best of me, but not now. I'll never do anything to add to the pain she's feeling. I love my mom, and  if I had to yell that to the whole world to prove it, I would.

To describe what we looked like at the moment, picture a woman looking all wasted and pained, and imagine a younger girl trying to comfort her in the middle of the living room, all messy and dirty.

Moments later, Mia enters the room looking pissed, but her mood quickly changes when she sees my mom and I. 

She looks at me with wide eyes, a puzzled look planted on her face. She mouths, "I'll be outside" I nod.

This night isn't what I pictured it would be like.

All i want is a break.
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OH MY GOD I FINALLY UPDATED. I'm sorry for not updating for almost two months. I know that it's so shitty of me, but I've just really been busy. Anyway, I'm back. I'm sorry for this short chapter, i started this before I kinda left and i threw this away for a sec. again, sorry. I'm back now expect chapters coming soon :)))