White Roses

5

Last year..

6:05 am, the time I wake up due to his rules . I look at the boy in my bed and smile as he looks so peaceful .

I head downstairs to make his breakfast trying not to wake him since he gets very agitated if i do .

I look down at the food of goodness , wishing i could have the same . Eggs over easy , bacon , and toast with a glass of orange juice .

I could risk it, but i don't need another rule.

I just barely got my phone back , speaking of .. I decide to text Riley a simple goodmorning before going back upstairs to wake up the sleeping boy .

" Carter , your food is ready and prepared . "

He gets up his red ginger hair being a mess , " Thank you , now get ready for school . Make sure to check your rules before leaving this household . " I sigh and read over the paper realizing the list is growing longer .

Wake up at 6:05 sharp , make breakfast , always be on time for school , don't be late ever , phone can be taken whenever .. the list goes on and on ..

I've memorized most of them by now .

I get dressed in a short sleeve red and white striped shirt , with pant overalls and black converse .

no revealing clothing ...

I brush my hair , getting out the tangles and knots leaving it down .

Your hair should never be anything but down except during practice ..

I go downstairs to have my breakfast of cereal and a banana . Carter says it'll keep me skinny because fat people are ugly.

I can't ever get past 112 .

" You're phone is being confiscated . " He states with a straight face .

" Why i just got it back ? " I ask.

" First because you texted riley without my permission and your wearing a shirt with sleeves that go above your elbow . " He grabs my arm , twisting it and pointing .

" I'm sorry Carter I'll put on a jacket . " He lets go and I can already see the bruise forming where he grabbed .

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Present day ..

I feel bad for telling Noah that we couldn't go anywhere for lunch leaving him with more questions than answers . It's not his fault , Im just a mess .

We get there and he goes in line , i find a seat since all i eat is an apple from home .

About five minutes later he comes and sits across from me , probably with half the cafeteria food on his plate .

" You sure eat a lot . " I say with a smirk.

" You sure eat very little , what's up with that ? " He says mouth full and all .

I just shrug not wanting him to know the real answer .

" Well I'm trying out for baseball so i need all the energy i can get . " He says stuffing another bite into his mouth .

I look over to the table where the baseball team sits , where they all sat normal like the one in the middle wasn't a monster .

" I don't think you should . " I say looking away .

He brings his head up , stopping his chewing . " How come .. ? "

I fumble on my words " i jus- i don't - the team isn't -- the teams not good .. "

Noah just smirks , " duh that's why Im here , plus my mum says i should be involved in school activities . "

I just laugh and shake my head .

I look back at the table of boys and as if he knows big hazel eyes make contact with mine .. sending fear through out my body .

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Practice was an extra pain today but there is a tournament coming up soon and i am the best swimmer on the team .

On my way out to walk back home I see Noah all sweaty and well ... shirtless .

And holy mother of Jesus his body was one to look at ..

He notices me and smiles .

' what's your number ? ' He mouths at me from across the lot , I just shrug in response .

He gives me puppy dog eyes , ' please '  mouths to me

I decide what's the harm and put up my fingers giving it to him .

He types at his phone and then looks at me with a smirk on his face .

Just then my phone chimes , a message from an unknown sender .

Unknown :

> It's ur favorite person ;)

I shyly look at my phone and put in the contact name , looking up at the British wall . As I walk away typing his contact name into my phone ..

Noah 💞

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