Uncovered

Chapter 1

I sit in the middle of my room, looking around at the blank, tall, walls that once were accompinied by pictures and posters and the marble floor that use to to have boxes and furniture placed on it only to be left with tiny specks of dusk here and there, today is the day, a fresh start, a chance to get away from all this shit, or maybe not?

I quickly shake the thought out of my head and stand up from my seated position. I walk over to my back wall tracing my fingers on the cream walls that are slightly chipped, I painted them by myself when I first lived here four years ago, I was sort of creative back then, still am but it's different now. I wanted to express myself back then, but not anymore, I learnt that it's not best thing to do. Now I'm just some fucked up semi teenage/adult trying to get away from old problems by hiding away and using people to get rid of my problems. I never thought I would become the person I am now.

Slowly I am taken out of my thoughts when I Soon hear foot steps coming up the stairs and in a few seconds my brother Sam appears. "You ready to go."he asks as he stands at the frame of the door way.

"Yeah, I'll be down in a second" I say to him with the best smile I can give, but I fail miserable. He seems to notice to notice it because he doesn't make any move to leave.

"You alright." He says stepping into my room.

"Yeah I'm fine, I just can't believe we are getting out of here." I say the words out loud for the first time. Sure I've told myself over and over in my head that I'm finally getting away from here, but I've actually never said it outloud.

"Yeah me either, it's so crazy." he says with a smile.

"Hey Sam" I pause for a second "do you think it will help?" I say looking up to him. I know to people around me I put on a tough exterior, and never would I admit this to anyone, but I'm scared. I'm scared that I'm making the wrong decision like I always do and also I'm scared that nothing will ever go back to normal....... like it used to be.

"What do you mean?" he asks raising an eyebrow.

"Like do you think the change will be good" I say with a bit of hesitation laced in my voice, sure the thought at first sounded great to get out of Denver, but the closer and closer the date came to leave I began to question myself. Was I being to irrational?

"Of course it will, Why, are you having second thoughts" He asks seriously and I just shrug, I don't really know.

"I don't know, I was the one that suggested we move in the first place but now I just think it's stupid, what if I never get over this" I say looking down at my shoes, getting more anxious now.

"You'll be fine, you have us, your family and you'll even make new friends." he says, even though I can't see him I know that he is probable looking at me with sympathy, everyone does it and I hate it. I try not to scoff at the last bit, friends.

"Yeah, whatever" I mumble letting out a soft sigh, finally looking up.

"Come on let's go" he says wrapping his left arm around my shoulder and I put my arms around his waists.

"Have I ever told you you're the best brother a girl could have."

"Nope, but you don't have to tell me because I already know." I look up to him and see a big smile on his face.

"Don't get to cocky now, it might bite you in the bum" I say nudging his shoulder.

"I don't believe in karma so I'll be fine" I smile at his remark, he truely is the best brother.

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The drive to the airport was silent except for mum telling dad off for his driving. I just stared out the window watching all the cars going past and watched all the people walking on the footpaths thinking that use to be me, but not anymore, right now I'm on a plane to Los Angeles to go live there and get as far away as I can from here.

"This is it Kenzie, you can start fresh and put all this shit behind you."

"You make it sound so easy." I say laughing uneasily while playing with my rings on my fingers.

"It is, you can't keep dwelling on the past if you want to live in the present" he says squeezing my hand.

"Let's make a deal" I say turning towards him in my seat "if I get to know some people during our first week in Los Angeles you have to get a tattoo."

"What?" he raises his voice a bit.

"You have to get a tattoo." I say with a sheepish grin on my face

"No way"he says croosing his arms.

"Ok then I'll just stay locked up in my room the whole summer." I say testing him.

"You wouldn't." he says giving me a glare.

"Do you want to try me" I say raising and eyebrow, I've done many deals with my good old brother and he knows better than to turn me down because I always stay true to my word.

"Ok then, I'll do it" He says with a huff.

"As in yes you'll do it" I raise my voice a bit.

"Yes" He says seeming annoyed

"We better get this tattoo sorted then, maybe you should get one on you neck or stomach or even a sleeve." I say teasing him

"You haven't even won the deal yet"

"Yeah I know, but I know I'm going to win" I say patting his leg.

"Are you sure."

"Sure as sure can be" I grin at him.

"I'll let you think you can win and when you don't it will be more satisfying." he smirks to himself.

"Excuse me I'll be the only one satisfied here." as soon as his about to speak the seatbelt sign comes up and we both put our seat belts on. We listen to the safety instructions the air hostess is giving, Sam seeming to be interested in either the safety instructions or the air hostess, she looks a bit old but I won't judge. Seconds later they have finished the instructions and the plane is getting ready for lift off, this is my favourite part, I love it when the plane speeds up and once in the air your tummy goes all funny.

It's not long until we're up in the air and once the seatbelt sign goes off I get out of my seat and get my bag from the overhead compartments, what better way to pass time then to read a book.

"You know you can watch movies on here" Sam says pointing to the screen on the chair.

"Yeah but I prefer reading off a page then looking at a screen" he just shrugs and continues to look for a movie to watch and I continue reading. Soon my eyes begin to get heavy so I put my book down and put my seat back and close my eyes trying to get some sleep.

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(A/N First book, please comment and vote if you like it. :)