Age of Atticus

Chapter 16: Steven

I really don't have a title for this but it was hard for me to write honestly. This is kind of going to be sad and stuff but it's going into what Mavis's life is like and why she's acting how she is. Now keep in mind that Dean and Atticus or anyone in her family really knows what's going on but Mavis that's it. Oh and Steven obviously. This is in Mavis's POV.

I heard the sound of my alarm go off and I groaned. Dreading the fact that I had to spend another six and a half hours in the hell hole known as school.

I got up and out of bed. Trudging to my closet in search of clothes to wear today. I just found a black Under Armor hoodie and some leggings.

I grabbed my backpack, laptop, earbuds, extra pair of earbuds, charger, other charger, phone, and my school supplies; packing everything into my backpack.

I looked at my phone as I walked into the bathroom and saw the endless amounts of bags under my eyes. My eyes were red and swollen from last night. I hate my life more than anyone knows.

I covered up the bags with some makeup and tried to make eyes look less red but I just looked like a massive stoner. Which I wasn't. I'm totally against that stuff but right now it looks like it's all I do.

I brushed my teeth, combed my long dark hair and all it was was frizzy and messy. I growled and grabbed a hair tie in case I needed it today.

I walked downstairs and made myself a piece of toast. Taking a bite only to throw it back up by sticking a popsicle stick in my throat. I can't eat. I don't have an appetite and I don't want one.

I got into the front seat of the car eating for the rest of my family and then my dad drove me to school. I said goodbye to him and climbed out of the car. Only to feel unsafe as the crowd of people flooded into the six doors.

I waited until I felt safe going through. I made my way to my locker that was in a corner close by Steven's. I opened it and put my bag in there. Shedding a small tear wishing I could just live in my locker. It's better than being with these assholes every damn day of my life.

"Hey Mavy." I heard Steven said which gave me some comfort.

I looked at him and he smiled at me. "Hey." I said quietly.

"You ready for class today? I got my classes switched so I can take everything with you."

"Thank you, Steven." I spoke giving him a kiss.

"Get a room. Or Steven you could get a better girlfriend other than this shitshow. KJ is so much hotter than her why aren't you with her?" One of the older guys said causing me to roll my eyes and try to stop the tears.

"Fuck off, Tyler!" Steven yelled putting his hand on my back and rubbing it slowly.

"What did you say to me punk?" Tyler asked slamming Steven against the locker next to mine.

"Get off of him!" I yelled but was pulled back by one of his friends. "Steven!" I yelled trying to get away but Tyler punched Steven in the face and in the gut.

I was let go and helped Steven up. "It's okay I'm fine Mavy. Let's just go to class." He held his nose and stomach but quickly balanced himself. "I'm fine I promise you."

I nodded and grabbed our things for class because we practically shared a locker. We walked to first period and everyone looked at us. We didn't see a teacher so this was going to be hell itself until someone walked in.

"Look who it is guys? It's Mavis and Steven. Mavis and Steven, her bitch."

Steven and I were used to that. Him and I brushed it off while walking to the back two desks. We had papers thrown at us and we had spit balls spit at us.