You're mine and I'm yours

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Ezra looked behind him to see who it was, it was Sophia's brother, Mathias. He quickly looked down, hoping he would just ignore him and go upstairs.

- What are you doing here, again? Mathias had walked into the kitchen and was right next to Ezra.

- Nothing...Just visiting.... It was silent for a moment before Mathias placed his hand on Ezra's chin and forced him to look up at him. His eyes twitched once he saw him.

- Not a pretty sight, is it? Ezra wasn't in the mood to be shy and quiet. He wanted to tell Mathias off, he really didn't need a high schooler to laugh at him for his weakness.

- Who did this? Mathias asked. Ezra was surprised he asked such a question. Thsi was the second time he had said anything to Mathias.

- Just some guys at my school. He kept it short, wanted to look cool, like it didn't bother him. He still had some pride left.

- Why?

- Why what?

- Why did they do they beat you?

- Like hell if I know?! Why do you care?! I lashed out. I was pretty mad at the moment, I was sick of being beat up everyday, being rejected by my crush for years and having her plaster my face! I'm so weak I can't even treat my own wounds!

- Are you sad my sister isn't into you? I snapped. In a split second I swung my fist aiming for his head and just as fast he catched it. I was gritting my teeth and boiling, I really wanted to hit him. He had no right to say that, he didn't know anything!

- So you really are in love with her. Well, this isn't something new, you know, she-

- I'm gonna have to stop you right there, big bro. It was Sophia. She stood at the end of the stairs holding a big box. Her eyes were narrow and it looked like she was challenging someone.

- You know I'm right, Sophe, you're a big heartbreaker, how many times have I seen boys either cry or boiling of anger after you've rejected them?

- That's none of your business! Either way, me and Ezra has been friends since third grade, there's nothing between us! Ezra's heart broke with every word she said. He wanted to cry, but held it in, he couldn't show her he was actually in love with her.

- Yeah, see, that's how you break hearts, you unintentionally reject feelings that you don't even consider are there. It's really irritating cuz you're so arrogant! Ezra felt so out of place where he was standing looking down. He had never been in a sibling arguement before. He just wanted to dissapair.

- This has nothing to do with you! GET OUT! Sophia yelled and pointed out the door. A minute passed of silence before Mathias walked out.

Sophia placed the box on the counter.

- So, I have at least 20 different drugs here, but I think at least one of them is pain killers...yes! Here! Sopia said while rummaging through the box. Her usual smile was back on her face, but it didn't shine as bright as it usually did. He could tell she was upset about the fight with her brother.

- Sophia, I-

- Hey, I'm sorry if my brother was a dick just now, if he said something weird it's just because he's jelous I actually have friends. He didn't know what to say. Sophia handed him a pill and a glass of water. He took it and swallowed the pill.

- See you tomorrow, he said as he picked up his backpack from the floor. Sophia said her farewell and Ezra started walking home.

This was the part of the day he liked the most, well, except for the time he was with Sophia. In the evening his mom was usually home drunk watching a reality show. He remembered back to when he still lived with his grandmother. It was starting to fade, but, he still remembered the smell and gentle touch of his grandmother. She was a caring and kind old lady. She had taken care of him ever since his dad went to jail and his mom gave up on him. But she passed away when he was 10. He had cried for days, he had lost the person he trusted and loved the most.

He didn't really know his mom, so they almost never spoke to each other.
- I'm home.... he said once he closed the door. No response. Well, he wasn't expecting one either way. His mom is either drunk or asleep. He walks into the living room and sees her lying unconcious on the couch.