Step-Brother? Not Really

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

You know your life really sucks when you have a mom that's an alcoholic and a dad that left you when you were too young to even remember what he looked like. And on top of it all, your mom goes out to the bar every night and drunkingly talks about a new man that she met, even when in the morning, she most likely won't remember him. Every night for me is always the same, secretly wishing my mom would settle down and stop trying to ruin both of our lives because I don't see anyone outside of school, which leads to a very lonely and painful life. The only person I really talk to outside of school is my bofriend, Jack Gilinsky. I know what you're thinking; You're probably wondering how Jack and I can go out when I can never leave the house at night, but here's the thing: Jack and I have never really been on an actual date. I mean, he's asked for me to go to parties with him, but I was never really allowed to go. Although we haven't been on great terms lately, everything seems to be fine between us. I mean, we're still together right? I was actually really surprised when we started going out. I didn't think anyone would ever want to deal with any of my life problems like my dad or mom and especially not being able to go out at night because I have to watch my little brother, Levi who is currently 9 and unable to understand where Mom really goes at night and why we no longer have a male role model in the house. Levi really never asked questions, mostly because I don't believe he thinks we have the answers, so he's been a quiet boy ever since. I am 16 years old, currently attending SityCide High School where most of my teachers love me, but many of the students going there don't. I, myself, never really understood why. I knew why my teachers liked me, but I would always walk in the halls heading to my next class, eyeing the floor as I walked. I never bothered anyone, not even when Jack's group of friends would shout random and false insults at me as I passed Jack's locker. I never really understood why Jack never stood up for me, and just let them say those things about me, but then again I don't really understand a lot of things. And much like my brother, I don't ask questions, mosty because I don't believe anyone would have the answers to them.