After another grueling day at school, but one of the few that are left thank God, I get a text from Juliet saying she has big news. So in a normal society, nothing is new. For once can she not make a big deal about absolutely everything, I mean the world is not going to end because Mr. Chrisher asked her to answer a simple question in front of the class.
She is still upset from this morning, which she deserved and I stand by my actions. Her hips are still swinging from side to side quickly as she stares intently at me. Her eyes never break away from mine, not even blinking, it is actually quite terrifying.
“I hear you have exciting news, which I’m sure is just riveting” I say with a smirk on my face.
“Ha ha, you are just such a great friend. You know, I thought you actually were one for a while there, until I realized all you do is treat the people around you like complete shit. And I’m done with dealing with your crap. So what you’ve had a tough life, we all have. You need to grow up and take responsibility for all the shit that happened in your life and stop blaming the world. In a couple months you are going off to college and people aren’t going to sit back and take your shit anymore. And now, neither am I,” she takes a deep breath after that long rant, just so she can continue yelling at me, just great, “So, I just wanted to let you know that I have been accepted into early admittance at Cambridge and am leaving in a week. So bye,” she starts to turn and walk away.
“Okay, wait. You’re just pissed because of this morning. Why the fuck are you freaking out so much? It was one small thing and literally four people saw it. You need to relax and get over it yourself,” she circles back towards me about to start yelling, again, “It’s not just one thing. Everything just adds up and I’m tired. I am so tired of constantly feeling bad about myself because my best friend is putting me down and acting like the worlds greatest bitch. So, I’m done with dealing with you and your perpetual drama. Stop acting like the world hates you, because all you are doing is making everyone in the world hate you,” her hair whips into my eye as she stomps off through the courtyard. The few people left here after school stare at me with wide eyes, wondering what the hell just happened. Goddamn she’s pissed, this might actually take a while for her to get over.
I feel a soft buzz against my thigh and pull out my phone, and of course there is a text from mom. Oh, great, now I get to deal with my wonderful family. Glorious. I find her parked across the street, and all the way from my school I can see my idiot brothers fighting in the back. I slowly make my through the courtyard, pausing to look at every tree and flower that I have seen everyday for the past four years. But today, they seem extra interesting. Of course, my mother is waving me down, calling for me to hurry up, which of course I do not do, “Come on honey, hurry up. I have to drop the boys off at soccer and if they are late again they will be kicked off the team. If you don’t hurry up I am going to leave you to walk home. Let’s go!”
“You know what mom, I’ve had a long day and I don't think it’s possible for me to go any faster,” her face contorts into one of rage so quickly I didn't think it was humanly possible. Why is everyone in such a bad mood today? Good lord I am the only one who doesn't have major mood swings.
I watch as my mother’s head turns towards the road, slowly reaching for the ignition. I hear the engine grind to life, then stare at the car as she drives away, leaving me standing on the sidewalk, which I finally made it to, in the blistering heat. I swear it had to be in the 90’s, fucking May. Why is it so damn hot in May?
