Disconnected

Chapter Five (Break down)

(Carmens Pov)

I moan in bed as my mother knocks on my door at six am. She didn't wake me though, I didn't sleep at all last night not one bit so now I feel like dead man walking and the thought of family breakfast makes me sick. I slowly get out of bed and take a quick shower once done with my shower I walk down stairs fully aware of the fact that I'll have to eat some eggs, hash browns, and possibly pancakes too. But I have to eat I won't be like Ashley, and give my parents something else to worry about, I couldn't do that to them.

I eat as quickly as possible. Mom raises an eyebrow at me but doesn't make comment. I hate my life sometimes. i wish is was easier, I also wish I had a car. I also wish I had a Starbucks in my house the likelihood of any of that happening is slim to none.

I excuse my self then grab my phone. I look down at the screen.

one new message from Emily.

only one message? this is impossible! she only sent one text within ten minutes, she usually texts me about six times if I don't reply immediately. I read the text.

Emily: Hey how are you? Good morning! So the same old same with latte for now right. Oh by the way we're skipping second period.

okaaay. that was weird. first all she wants me to skip school on the second day of school, and she din't tell me in person. I know her well enough to know when something is up. I need to leave for school, but I feel so tired I could cry. My head is spinning and I feel like I almost could throw up. I make it to the car. Exhausted.

"How are you today?" My mother ask me as she starts. The car as engine.

"Fine." I answer.

"That's good." She says.

A awkward silence erupts between us, the ride to the school seams ten times longer then it usually dose. I'm guessing it had something to do with the fact that I didn't ask how she was back, that could be the reason for this silence. Silence is so loud, louder then a crowed concert.silence says more then song lyrics it's dimply there a under tone the best listener out there. I wish I had asked mom how she was now, because awkward moments with you mom are on the list for things you try to avoid on a regular basis. We make to the woodster highs parking lot just as a yellow jeep pulls up and right behind us. like I said sometimes I hate my life.

I get out of the car because I have no choice, since I do have to attend school, even though I'm ditching for second period. Maybe it's not him maybe someone else drives a yellow jeep it doesn't has to be Kent.

Since I have impeccably good luck as I get out of the car I see that it is in fact Kent. And Kent is staring at me, frowning at me from his car. I frowned back. Yesterday was so weird. It almost felt like Kent and I connected on some level.

"I hate life." I mutter under my breath. and head to the main parking lot. There's Emily with the daily riches of coffee. "Dude I love you when you give me coffee."

"Are you sure about that?" She says in a joking tone, "you only love me for my coffee."

"Dude shut up. You know what I meant now hand me my coffee."

"Okay." She hands me the amazing liquid of awesomeness. I want to gulp it all down in one drink, but that just ain't possible.

"Um, so why are we skipping seventh period?" I ask.

"Were not, were skimping second period today. remember?" she knocks on my head lightly with her fist.

"I'm tired."