I should've done this from the beginning....
City: Bangkok, Thailand
Song: Happy by P!nk
Artemis took a deep breath, steadying herself as she reread the song. "You sure I should sing this?"
"You're the one who wrote it," Megan answered, rolling her eyes.
"But it involves drinking."
"You're a rich, famous teenage girl. You drink. Big whoop."t
Artemis laughed a little at that. "Yeah, but I don't want people thinking it's a good solution because I do it."
"Arty, trust yourself. You're gonna rock it."
"You excited for the opening song in the next city?"
Megan grinned. "Psyched. I can't wait. But for now, we're in Bangkok, not Hanoi. We gotta get to the stage."
Artemis nodded and the duo headed out.
"Since I was 13, I've always hated my body. And it feels like my body's hated me. Can somebody find me a pill to make me un-afraid of me?
Seen every therapist, but I'm a cynical b****. Don't like to talk about my feelings. I take another hit, I find another fake fix, 'cause it's easier than healing.
I don't wanna be this way forever. Keep telling myself that I'll get better. Every time I try, I always stop me. Maybe I'm just scared to be happy.
Since I was 15, I've been with somebody who loves me. And I've been tryna believe it's true, but my head always messes up my heart, no matter what I do.
Seen every therapist, but I'm a cynical b****. Don't like to talk about my feelings. I take another sip, I swear it's my last fix, 'cause it's easier than healing.
'Cause I don't wanna be this way forever. Keep telling myself that I'll get better. Every time I try, I always stop me. Maybe I'm just scared to be happy.
I don't wanna be this way forever. Keep telling myself that I'll get better. Every time I try, I always stop me. Maybe I'm just scared to be happy. Maybe I'm just scared to be happy. Maybe I'm just scared to be happy.
I'm so scared of having something to lose. I'm scared of being somebody new. I'm so scared of all them seeing the truth. 'Cause right now I've got nothing. But I don't wanna be this way forever. Keep telling myself that I'll get better. Every time I try, I always stop me. Maybe I'm just scared to be happy. Maybe I'm just scared to be happy."
"Maybe, yeah."
"Maybe I'm, I'm scared to be happy."
There was an eruption of cheers. The concert went on. After, all Artemis wanted was to go to bed.
As Artemis crawled into her bed, Paula rolled over to her, tucking a lock of her daughter's hair behind her ear. "You ok, Baby Girl?"
"Yeah. I just wanna sleep."
"Ok. You cold?" She noticed that the girl was shivering.
Artemis nodded. "Mom..."
"Yeah?"
"My anxiety has been crazy all day, and I was wondering if you could sleep with me? I'm worried I'll have a nightmare."
"Of course, Baby." Paula pulled herself onto the bed. Artemis felt her mother's arms wrap lovingly around her.
"I love you, Mom."
"I love you, too, baby."
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