Why Me?

Chapter 15

Well, here's the next chapter. Enjoy!

~AlexisArmstrong <3

Chapter 15

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When I woke up this morning, I felt even more depressed. It was no one's fault really, only mine. After my shower, I stared at my bare body in the mirror. My legs looked like chicken legs that could snap easily. You could see some of my hip bones sticking out and my arms were thin and fragile looking. My skin looked pale in the light of the bathroom. Instead of gawking at my disgusting body, I threw on some large fitting clothes, including another long-sleeved shirt. My bruises are still very visible but the pain went down a little more. It would take a few more days for the pain to subside completely and it to return to the original pale color of my skin.

"Bye mom! I'm off," I yelled and walked outside. When I drove to school, I parked farther away from my usual spot. I saw everyone crowding around their cars talking to each other. They also kept stealing glances toward the entrance, wondering when I was coming, I bet. Shaking my head I climbed out of the car, not bothering to walk up to them, I moved myself towards the school.

"Aab!?" I heard Penny yell. Everyone turned to look at where Penny was staring. They all smiled and started walking to me but I stepped back and hurried inside without looking back. In my classes everyone tried saving me seats but I traveled to the opposite side, away from them. I knew they were hurt but I didn't want them to practically suffocate me with their attention. Which is exactly what they would do if I give them the chance.

Jace kept sneaking glances at me during the classes. But I completely ignored him and just sat there reading my books all throughout the classes. But things got worse when it was lunch time. Instead of sitting at our usual table, I walked back to a table and sat at the very end. Away from all the teenagers playing Yugioh and Bakugan. I just rolled my eyes at their childishness and smiled softly to myself. I guess some people don't want to grow up as quickly as others. When the group got to their table, they were looking around for me but I was sitting here silently reading. They must've found me because chairs squeaked across the floor and I heard Evelyn welcome herself to the table. But by the sounds of it, she wasn't happy.

"Move it nerds... NOW!" She yelled at them impatiently and they scurried away quickly. I rolled my eyes internally, 'so dramatic.' Eve slammed her books down onto the table making people nearby turn their heads and look at her in fear. "What the hell is going on with you?!" She glared at me but I didn't turn away from my book. Ignoring her seemed to anger her even more. "Oh and now you won't talk to me?? Not only me but you have managed to avoid everyone!! Including Pierce whose feelings are very hurt right now!"

"Yea Aab, what th-" Pierce started but stopped when Eve held her hand up, not even looking at him.

"I don't know..." I heard her start but then my book was ripped from my hands. "Put the stupid book down and listen to what I have to fucking say!" She shouted at me but I was unfazed and crossed my arms together while glaring at her. "I don't know what your problem is but there is one thing that I will say..." I raised an eyebrow but the glare didn't go away. Her voice went deadly quiet and calm, she was taking deep, even breaths. "We are your friends. Whatever the hell is going on with you, you can tell us and we will be there for you." I rolled my eyes and stood up, grabbing my book and stuffing it into my bag.

"That's just fucking fantastic! Next time, I'll be sure to find you when I need you." I said straight to her face. Everyone gasped when they heard me cuss. Even Eve's eyes flashed with fear. "But what I just don't understand is that you don't seem to take a FUCKING HINT and leave me the HELL alone!!! All I want is to be left alone! Is that to much to ask!?!?!?" I screamed in her face and everyone in the cafeteria stopped what they were doing to stare at us. The group was quiet as I turned to them. No one saw me this angry before, but this isn't even half of what I look like mad. They all gulped as I stared each of them down. "I swear that I get no peace with all of you breathing down my goddamn neck the entire time!!" I said to them and walked away with my bag on my shoulder and a pissed off attitude.