All the kids are depressed (Zion Kuwonu)

One

"Paige Evon Mara!! Get up now and clean up the mess in the hallway!!!" My father yells from outside of my room, waking me up. I sighed and stood up and walked out into the hall to see a mess of broken beer bottles and beer stains everywhere.

I already knew this was from the stupid party my brother decided to throw last night. And of course even though it's his mess, look who's cleaning it up.

I grabbed the broom and started sweeping as people walked by. This is where I should explain. My names paige, I'm 17 years old and I live in a gang house with my dad, my 19 year old brother nick, and a whole bunch of other people who occasionally stay here.

And no, before you ask. I am not in this stupid gang, and I never ever will be, I just follow the rules and get treated as if I am.

My life's pretty great though, I mean I have great friends and I'm never in huge danger compared to if I were actually in the gang. Schools pretty safe, walking the streets is pretty safe, and even hanging with everyone is safe and I'm grateful for that.

"Yo whats up ma" I hear my best friend Edwin say and he appears it's my view. "Hey eddy" I say and sweep some glass into the dustpan

"Cleaning up a mess that isn't yours again I see?" "What else would I be doing?" I say and laugh. "Maybe cleaning up the mess in the kitchen " he says and laughs. "Yo, don't jinx me honoret" "Whatever you say mara" he says and sits down on the floor next to me.

"So, hows it going?" He asks and I just sigh "lately, sucky" "how come?" "I've just been so used recently. Cleaning up messes, being everyone's maid, getting everyone whatever they want, doing whatever they what. And it sucks" I say and scrub at the beer stains on the floor with a rag, trying my hardest to get it off the floor.

"Damn.. I mean, I would usually have something to say but I really just don't... everyone's such an asshole to you" He says kinda mad. "yeah I know... it'll get better hopefully soon though so there's nothing to really worry about" I say and replace my frown with a smile.

"It better. Or I'll kill someone for you" "dang Edwin, don't want you going to jail for Me" I say and he laughs. "Anything for you, you know that" he says and I nod and continue scrubbing the floor as someone comes into my view, getting Edwins attention.

"Brandon!!!!" Edwin yells loudly and runs over to him and jumps on him. "Hi baby" Brandon says with a laugh and pecks Edwins lips, making me feel mega single like always.

Edwin and Brandon have been together ever since Brandon finally discovered his sexuality about 7 months ago, and there without a doubt my OTP.

"Hey paige" Brandon says with a sweet smile, still holding Edwin. "Hey Brandon" I respond back, and look at them. "By the way, you guys suck, just thought you would enjoy hearing that" I add.

"Oh hush, you just mad you can't get someone as good as Brandon" Edwins says and sticks out his tongue at me, making us all laugh.

"True true" I say as Brandon sets Edwin down and grabs his hand. "Well, me and Edwin were about to go out and get breakfast if you wanna come you can?" Brandon asks and I just shake my head. "Nah you two hang out. I probably can't go anyways, so I'll see you guys later"

"Ok. Party tonight at least?" Edwin asks. "Fuck yeah, see ya there" I say and he nods and they both walk away.

After about 5 lonely minutes I finish the mess and just walked into the kitchen to get something small to eat and just my luck, there he is.

Shit.
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This chapter is short and it sucks. I'm sorry. Hope you enjoyed tho, I should be updating a lot in the future because schools starting and I'm usually more active during school. But anyways, who do you think 'he' is?