The Girl Who Cried Wolf

Chapter 5

Aspen

As I walk towards the cafeteria, I look around the hallway for any signs of that girl from my first class. I have no idea why but she hasn't left my head ever since I laid eyes on her. The look of recognition in her eyes stunned me despite the fact that everyone has given me the same look when they figured out who I was. But coming from her, it felt... comforting and normal in a way but I cannot pinpoint exactly why.

I sigh in longing and also in relief when I don't see her. I'm happy I'm not near her with all the strange feelings popping up but at the same time, I wish I could actually talk to her.

When I walk through the door of the room, I ignore all the eyes that suddenly appear on me. It was as if they knew I would walk in at any second and they had to look at the 'crazy girl'. I really wish all these people would fuck off and I also wish I could tell them but then they would try to push me back in the looney bin. I really don't want to go back or even worse jail for stabbing one of these bitches in the throat with a spork so I'll keep my cool until I graduate or until I can move away. Whatever comes first at this point.

I sit at a vacant table, ironically by the trash can. My stomach grumbles at the scent of the food wafting around but I don't have any money, thanks to my so-called-parents.

It's sad that after sending me to an asylum, my parents can't be around me and I have to walk on eggshells around my own house. I have to wait until they leave to go out of my room for even a second. If I go to the same room where they are, it's extremely awkward and my parents act like I don't exist or that I'm going to try to kill them. It's ridiculous and I bet they know it. If I'm such a burden, then tell me to leave or do something to get me somewhere to stay. They are supposed to be the ones who support me yet they feel like utter strangers to me.

I'm knocked out of my depressing thoughts when I hear a chair scrap the ground next to me. I look to my right and see none other than the girl from first class. It's strange that she's sitting next to me considering no one else would dare to. I feel the stares surrounding us and I'm half willing to yell at them but I choose to ignore it once again.

"Hey," She said first.

I gave a simple nod before awkwardly looking away, "Hi,"

"I'm sorry if this is random but I noticed you were sitting by yourself." She stated the obvious. Does she not know? Wow, that's a first.

I nod again, "Yeah, I guess no one wants to associate with a 'crazy person'."

I know what you're thinking, why not take this opportunity to make a friend? Well, she's going to figure it out eventually whether I or other people tell her. I just rather not to prolong the inevitable.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" She asked. "How are you crazy?"

I shrug, "I just got out of a psychiatric hospital not too long ago. I was in an accident and no one believed me so my parents shipped me off."

"Oh my," She exclaimed, "I'm so sorry that happened to you! That's terrible!"

Yeah, I know it is because that's my life, was what I wanted to reply. However, her words shocked me. Ever since I got out, no one has apologized, showed sympathy, or even looked at me like I was a normal person. She's the first and probably the last.

"Yeah," I said not wanting to talk about it anymore.

For the rest of lunch, neither of us talked. I expected her to get up and walk away but she didn't. She stayed which is oddly comforting despite the fact that we didn't speak. I admit it was kinda awkward but I didn't feel like having a conversation. My mood was too down to get any words out.

Soon, the bell rang. I got up from my seat and slowly walked out of the cafeteria, leaving the girl behind. 

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(AN) 

Yay, triple update! 

So Jade and Aspen met! What happens now.. you gotta wait and find out!

-Liz