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     The following morning was a blur of ungodly scents and screeching coming from the hellhole of a suburban household that was the Hansen residence.

"I WILL DESTROY EVERYTHING YOU HOLD DEAR TO YOU"

Ah yes, the daily threats to start off the day.

"OH YEAH, I WILL LIGHT YOU ON FIRE"

Alix makes her way from her creaking bed towards her on suite bathroom to get ready for school. Heavily lining her sleepy lids with eyeliner and a berry lip, she throws her beanie on top of her bed head that smells of smoke and the appearance of her fading dyed hair is prevalent. After taking care of her basic needs, the girl finishes getting ready by slipping on some levi's and a white tank top, covered by a dark grey zip up hoodie and converse that are covered in grotesque drawings and phrases.

Mustering up the courage to finally leave her room, Alix grabs her keys from the key rings near the front door, along with her book bag and checks her pockets to see if she had her phone on her. Before she could escape the cookie cutter house, two small imbeciles interrupt her

"Hey, Alix?

"What?"

"There's some creepy dude outside waiting for you"

"I'm sorry, wh-"

"Ok bye! Cici and I will need a ride home from a friend's house later today!"

And in what seemed like a blink of an eye, Dan and Cici, Alix's younger siblings rushed out of the door to catch the bus.

Not saying anything to her mother or step-father, Alix ventured to her front porch, where a brooding someone was not patiently waiting.

"Word gets around fast. I told you that I'd pick you up"

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