Lies

LIES part 1

School had just got out for the summer, my friend DeMarcus had planned on staying in Los Angeles over the summer.He plans on taking me on this trip to help me find a boyfriend.But I have a secret, I'm into guys, and he is the only one who knows."Are you ready to explore sunny LA, and find some fine honeys for me and some nice gentlemen for you," DeMarcus said as he came up behind me. "Do we really need to go on this trip? Why can't we just stay here in San Francisco?," I replied."Oh come on, its Los Angeles and next year is junior year. After that, we are seniors, then our last day of high school. We need this! YOU need this." DeMarcus looked at me with those sad puppy dog eyes. I couldn't help but say"Okay fine, I'll go.""There's that smile I know and love." DeMarcus hurried to catch the bus while I walked home thinking over how I'm going to beg my parents to let me go in this trip.

It took me an hour and thirty minutes to get home.By the time I get there it's 4:30, my little sisters Jessica and Joe were playing family on the lawn with my little brother Jamey.I get inside, and like usual my dad is passed out on the couch with a beer in his hand, and my mom was slaving away in the kitchen.I head upstairs to see my older brothers Jeremiah and Jordan playing FortNite in the game room.Once I got in my room,I immediately made a game plan to ask my parents to go on this trip with DeMarcus.It took me 30 minutes to make my game plan, afterwards I headed downstairs to ask my parents."Mom,Dad I have something to ask you."My dad woke up from his "nap"."Yes you can go with DeMarcus to Los Angeles."My dad said as he sat up.My whole game plan was just thrown out the window."How'd you know?"I asked in confusion.As my dad was getting up he answered "DeMarcus just called trying to convince us to let you go on this trip.""So I can go?.""Yes you can go."my mom answered.As I processed the fact that I didn't have to beg my parents I was packing all the shirts, tank tops, and shorts I had for the summer.

After a while of packing, my oldest brother Jeremiah knocked on my door."Come in"I yelled."Hey,Jordan and I are going to soccer practice which..."I stopped listening after a while. know the routine Jordan and Jeremiah leave, I have to watch my little siblings, then my dad leaves to go get drunk, and finally my mom passes out on painkillers."So we will be back by 7:30, you here me JJ!"my brother said as he raised his voice."Yeah I hear you"I responded.As he left my room I prepared for the next 3 hours of hell.By the time it was 6:30 Jessica,Joe, and Jamey were all asleep in their room, and my dad had left to go to his favorite bar just close enough to where he could walk there and back.I went downstairs to check on my mom to make sure she was still breathing.There have been a few close calls that know one but me knows about.When 7:30 hit Jeremiah and Jordan got back from soccer practice and headed straight to their room, and took their showers.When they finished it was my turn,I use showers as my alone time, time away from my siblings, away from my alcoholic father, and away from my painkiller addicted mother.

It was tomorrow, or officially known as when DeMarcus picks me up for our Los Angeles road trip.He texted me saying his mom was picking me up at 8:30, which gave me just enough time to check on my family before I leave.I checked on my mom who seemed to be in good shape, next was my dad who is suffering a hangover from the night before, then my older brothers who can't seem walk because of soccer, and finally my little siblings who are enjoying bowls of cereal while watching mickey mouse downstairs.Everyone and everything seemed to be in order ,next thing I know DeMarcus and his mom are here.I say my goodbyes, and head out the door.