Euphoria

Chapter One

I slammed the trunk shut after I placed my last suitcase in. Walking to the passenger side of the car, pausing.

I knew that once I got in, my life would never go back to the way it used to be. I took in my surroundings one last time. Seeing my family stand on the porch with scowls on their faces. Waiting for me to leave, never having to deal with me again, really hurt.

The atmosphere was tense and the sky added to the mood. Overcast with dark grey clouds, wind howling in the distance and lightning flashing across the sky. I took in a deep breath before getting in the car. I felt warm tears stream down my face, viciously wiping at them before anyone could see.

I finally got in and put on my seatbelt. My aunt Valerie gave me a sympathetic look and squeezed my hand before starting up the ignition. Her car roared to life and started moving down the street. Making my house become smaller as the distance grew. Rain started pouring hard as we entered the high way. I was really starting over. I would never see them again... and I was glad.

We drove for about 3 hours, with the radio playing on it's lowest sound. My aunt would now and then try to make small talk, but I really didn't have anything to say. Today was pretty much draining, but at least she was trying to make things better for me.

I was thankful that she would let me stay with her and her family. She always welcomed me with open arms. Her entire family were really nice, like they were from a 50s television show, the perfect family. She lived in a moderate town, it wasn't too small but it wasn't too big either. Anything was better than being back home.

I kept looking out the window. Watching how the scenery changed from little towns to farms. It was really different from what I was used to. I hadn't been to her house in many years, so I couldn't wait to see it again. My eyes were glued to the large buildings as we entered her town, which seems bigger than I remembered it to be. Everything was so different, I couldn't believe this was the same town I used to visit when I was younger.

It seemed more like a city than a town. I was so awestruck that I hadn't noticed that we were going down a street filled with beautiful houses. That was until we stopped abruptly in front of a huge grey house. The front had a huge window revealing the inside and right next to it was a large brown wooden door. This house best described looked like those fancy modern houses rich people lived in.

"We're here kiddo" my aunt announced softly whilst placing a hand on my shoulder. She looked me in my eye's and I could tell she was just as hurt as I was. Her crystal blue eye's had a way of penetrating your soul.

"I know this will take some time getting used to, but I'm here for you ok?" All I could do was nod. I knew that if I spoke I would fall apart and start crying. Thankfully she understood and we both got out of the car. The rain had stopped but the streets were soaked.

We quickly walked to the front door. My heart started racing as she unlocked the door. I haven't seen my family in years and now I show up like an outcast who got thrown out. She pushed the door open revealing a long hallway that led to the living room. You could see the couch from the front door. And on the couch sat my cousin, who's head immediately turned in our direction. Suddenly I felt more nervous, what if they didn't like me, what if he turned out to be like my brother. My mind was flooded with what if 's.

That all disappeared when he gave us a warm smile and got off the couch walking towards us. My body relaxed and I found myself smiling a little. He greeted his mom with a hug before turning his attention to me. He looked like a model. Slick black hair, crystal blue eyes, tan and a tall muscular frame. And to think we used to play in the mud together as kids.