Ice Picked Hearts

Chapter-13

Juliet's POV

I'm so not ready for school today, what's the point anyways? I left mom's room and went to mine. She didn't come home last night and that left me hoping she hasn't spent all my savings.

My room was a mess just like I left it last night. The closet was just as ruined as it was a night before. If I choose to clear the room and fix the damages this morning I'll be late for school.

After having my bath, I stood in front of the mirror and realized I need a change. I've always looked like the kid with tired eyes begging for help. I picked a scissors and reduced the length of my hair. Do I say I'm going through withdrawals symptoms? My hair fell to the ground and scattered all over the room. My hair used to rest on my back but by the time I was done my hair sat on my shoulders.

I quickly changed into baggy jeans and a black hoodie... By the time I was done, I was left with questions. Is this really what I want to become now?

I got myself ready and walked to school just like I do everyday. The sun shone bright in the blue sky filling me with hope. Things can't get any worse than it already is.

The great gates of MountainsHigh welcomed me to another day of terror. Everyone seemed to be minding their business as it has always been until Monday. I'm not a popular kid, even the nerds are more popular than I am. The hall wasn't so full. I quickly rushed to my locker and grabbed what I needed for the day.

I shut my locker and walked to my English class. Suddenly, I heard laughters and footsteps from the other students. The hallway was now crowded, but I'm so lucky today coz everyone seemed to be minding their business.

I got in the class and there were three unrecognizable faces. Two of them looked alike and it was so obvious they were twins and the other was a tall white boy with black hair and bloodshot eyes just as tired as mine. We locked eyes for a brief seconds before I immediately looked away.

My sit was just beside the window just like I love it. I've been caught several times staring out the window and lost in my own world.

I wore a big black hoodie with my headset up and enjoyed the rhythms from the song playing. I placed my head on the table and waited for my day to begin. I'd rather land in horror land or Disney land at the end of the day. The hours will tell.

The day started just as quickly as I expected. Everyone was seated including Paul and Jewel, but I swear I'd never talk about anything. I'll just hope and play pretend and then I'll act like we're good again coz most times I do things I can't defend. It's better this whole betrayal thing kill me slowly and private and where no one will see me break. They say pain changes you. You're either changed to be a better person or the opposite and yes I changed overnight, but I don't know which area I've fallen into.

"Juliet!"
I jumped a little and look at my teacher then nodded, letting her know I'm listening. Miss Rita left the class immediately her period was over giving us assignments to work with when we get home.
I placed my head on my table and waited patiently for the next teachers to come for their periods.

"What do we have here?" The nagging voice I know all too well shouted. I lifted my head up to see Demerit and her Pink pigs, Anastasia and Alexis.
"What did you do to your face?" She tried to touch me.

I held her by the wrist and yanked her hand away. "You always make yourself look so fucking ugly Juliet... you looked better with the mango juiced on your uniform on Monday". The pigs behind her gasped and chuckled wickedly.

"You guys should get the hell out of my face as you can see I was sleeping before you came and I'll want to go back to it". I told them.

"We'll leave, but just not yet". Before I knew it, she held out a bottle and poured her mango juice on my table. Time seems to become so slow, adrenaline filled my veins and blood pumped in my ears.

"Now you look complete Juliet, coz you're trash". They laughed and other members of the class joined in their foolishness.
On the side of my eyes I saw Paul rise from his sit and started walking in my direction but was immediately stopped by Akeem who had place his hand on Paul's shoulder.

Whether he was stopped or not, I don't need his help. I can take care of myself.

I adjusted my sit backwards to create space for me to stand. I clenched my eyes shut giving myself the space to think before I kill them and end up in Jail.

"Sit the fuck back d..." the next second I hit her head really hard on the desk and tightened my grip around her neck. " don't you ever try anything this stupid with me again you little cunt".

"Get your fucking hands off her!" Anastasia yelled.

"Stay away from me else I'll break your plastic nose"! Rumors had it that she got a plastic surgery for her nose last summer. I tightened my grip on her neck and the pain left her begging for me to release her. "I really don't want to see y'all faces now so go fuck yourselves". With that I yanked her to the floor and she fell on her knees. I picked up her face towel and wiped the mess off my table dropping it on her head when I was done. "How dare you Juliet?!" I ignored her.

Everyone stared in surprise. That's right, they hate to see you fight for yourself. Their punishments made me stronger. Sometimes I hate my choices, but now I believe I'm making the right decisions. I've been weak for too long.
You've got a heart that is as wild as a lion so there's no need to be ashamed. You've got the light to fight the shadow so stop hiding in the dark. But the truth is, I don't know who I am anymore and I don't know if I'm still hiding in the dark.

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