Adopted by O2L

Dad, I'm "sick"

Carter's p.o.v

It's been a whole week. Dad and I aren't really talking, and I blame it on Lia! We have this whole week off school. Thank The Lord!

"What are you up to?" Sam asked as he entered my room. "Tired as hell." I said. He sat on my bed, and took my phone. Yeah, I got a new phone two days after it was soaked with milk.

I got the blue iPhone 5c. "I'm going downstairs." I said taking my phone away from him. "I was gonna take a picture!" He said chasing after me, trying to get my phone.

I gave it back to him. "There ya are honey." I said laughing. We walked down there, and Lia was there. Yay. (Note the sarcasm.)

Sam walked behind me. I grabbed an Arizona. Mucho Mango, to be exact. Lia came from behind me and took the can away from me. "What the hell!" I exclaimed. "I wanted it." As said in a bitchy tone. "That's it." I said as I took my rings off.

I jumped at her, but Sam got me. He gave me my phone. I can't be here right now. I put my shoes on and left. I walked to the beach. I found a perfect spot that was isolated from everything and everyone. I sat down, and looked at the beautiful waves.

"It's beautiful here, aye?" I heard a familiar voice ask. I turned around and it was Luke. "Can I sit here?" He asked. "Yeah." I said. He sat down next to me, and I looked at the water again.

"What's the matter?" He asked. "Nothing." I said not looking away from the water. "You sure?" He asked. "Ugh, nope. It's Lia. She's such a bitch!" I said. "I'm sorry."

Luke and I talked for an hour before he left. I sat there by myself. I didn't even both checking my phone at all. "Carter?" I heard a voice from behind. Who now? i turned and it was Sam.

I jumped up and hugged him. I just need his hug right now. "You okay?" He asked. I cried onto his shoulder. "No, I'm just sick of Lia." I said. "Let's go home. You can stay in my room." Sam offered. "Okay." I said. We walked home, and as soon as we reached home, dad and Lia were sitting on the porch.

I walked past them and walked upstairs with Sam following behind. I sat on his bed. "I just don't get it." I said.

~1 week later~

Today is Monday and I go back to school. I woke up and headed to the bathroom. I took a quick shower, blow dried my hair, then curled it. I then began applying my makeup.

I got dressed. I was wearing one of Cameron Dallas' merch shirts, along with some light washed jeans. I put my red vans on. I grabbed my backpack and phone then headed downstairs.

"Morning." I said as I saw everyone sitting around the table. "Morning." Everyone replied. I sat down next to Connor and Kian. "Here's your breakfast. I'll be driving you today." Ricky said as he handed me a plate of food.

"Cool, thanks." I said giving him a smile. I ate, then said my goodbyes. "I'll be picking you up." Dad said as I got in Ricky's car. Ricky got in and began driving. we finally reached the school. "See you later." He said. "Thanks for the ride! See ya!" I said as I got out of the car.

I walked into the school. "Hey! I've missed you!" Avery said as she approached me. "Same!" I said. We went to my locker, and I put my backpack away. I grabbed my binder and books.

We walked to first period, then set our stuff down and walked around the school. "How was your break?" I asked Avery. "It was alright. Pretty boring. Yours?" She asked.

"Long. Lia was being a total bitch. I just hate her." I said. I then saw Luke. He came up to us. "How are ya?" He asked. "Good." Avery and I replied. "So, I'll see ya later, aye?" He asked. "Yeah." I simply said.

We walked back to first hour. There was a note on top of my binder. I opened it up, and it read:

'Just kill yourself. No one would even care. You're just a waist of space. Jc doesn't even care about you! Go die in a whole!'

My stomach dropped, and I quickly hid the note. Class begun, and I sat there for about 20 minutes before asking to call home. I went to the front office and called home. After a few rings, finally someone picked up!

"Hello?"

It was Dad.

"Hey, dad. It's Carter."

"Oh, hey what's wrong? You okay?"

"I feel sick. I just don't feel good. Could you come pick me up?"

"Yeah, should be there in ten. Stay in the front office."

"Okay, bye." I said before hanging up. I walked back to class and told the teacher I was getting picked up. "Text you later." Avery mouthed to me. I nodded and headed to my locker.

I grabbed my things and headed to the front office. I sat there and waited for dad. He finally came and checked me out of school. "Let's go." He said. I walked out with dad and got in his car. "Do you need medicine?" Dad asked. "No, I just need rest." I replied.

He simply nodded. We got home. I then went up to my room. I layed there thinking about my parents. I miss them, and although I'm okay here, I wish there were here. Mom always knew what to say. Maybe I should die. No one would care anyways.

After a while of just thinking, Sam came in. "You're back early." He said laying on my bed. "Yeah, I don't feel good." I said. He layed next to me and hugged me. "Do you need anything?" He asked.

"Can you get me a powerade?" I asked. He got up and went to the kitchen. I'm not physically sick, by emotionally. I can't be strong right now.

I'm pretty sure the one who sent me that letter was Rebecca. She can't stand me. But telling me to kill myself is too harsh. I get that she doesn't like me, but honestly taking it that far?

Sam came in and handed me a powerade. "Thanks!" I said smiling. I sat up. I took a sip of my drink. "Sam, can I talk to Carter alone?" Dad asked. Sam nodded and left.

"Are you feeling better?" He asked. "A little." I simply say. "I decided to let you stay home for the rest of the week. I sent Kian to get your homework." Dad told me. "Thanks." I told him.

"Are you sure everything's okay? What happened?" He questioned as he sat on my bed. "What do you mean what happened? I didn't feel well." I told him.

"I know you're lying. What happened?" He asked again. "I don't want to talk about it right now." I replied. He gently kissed my cheek. "Okay, well when you're ready, the guys and I are here for you." He said before he left.

I then fell asleep thinking about everything. I miss my mom so much. She would know just what to say.