I sunk down into the seat trying to disappear. A few seconds of admiring my bear and we had destroyed the car. I lost my temper in the kitchen and had torn it apart. Now with everyone arguing I just wanted to run away. I’ve caused nothing but problems since I arrived, at what point will they stop tolerating me. Sarah’s laugh, big and booming. Made me peak my head up over what remained of the seat. She swatted at Alpha Colton’s head playfully. “Nearly took that oversized head of yours clean off.” She laughed deep from her belly. “You’re one to talk!” Alpha Colton curled himself up and rolled on the ground like a ball. “You bailed out of the car before it could stop moving. Thought you were just going to keep rolling, all the way to town. You could have beat us there.” As I sat and listened, they weren’t yelling at all. In fact they were giving each other a rash of shit over who jumped out of the car first when I started to turn. I quietly slide out of the car. Wishing one of my s
I awoke this morning full of hope. Packing my things in a small backpack and the one suitcase I had, the rest I stuffed in two garbage bags. For once I didn’t care, this is the last time I told myself.I quickly brushed my teeth and hair. Throwing my waist length blackish brown hair in a loose ponytail. I didn’t care if it knotted, not today.At a quarter to nine I made my way to the office. I know they won’t be open yet but I’m too excited. I can wait down there and hopefully sneak past the other kids unnoticed.The day had finally arrived, today is my 18th birthday.Growing up bouncing from one foster home to another was bad enough. Some of them were nice but most treated me like a paycheck. Spending most of my time isolated in makeshift rooms while the people took the state’s money.Don’t get me wrong there were some good ones too. Tabitha will always be my favorite. A single mother of two she worked hard to take care of her family. The money she got for taking me in mostly went to
Absolute loneliness surrounded me. The other kids wanted nothing to do with the crazy girl and even though I stopped my medication weeks ago Laila wouldn’t speak to me. I knew she was back I could feel her and even heard her mumbling to herself sometimes.A few more months passed, and I counted down the days until I could leave. I held some small hope that life outside could be better. It had to be.One night like any other I got ready for bed, crossing out the number on my little note pad and writing the next. “Only 496 more days.” I said to myself.“Shut up weirdo!” Danielle shouted. Throwing her boot at me. Danielle is a legend, constantly breaking out and coming back with a new tattoo or piercing and wild stories to tell. I secretly think she likes getting caught just so she can come back and show off. Her short spiky hair and pointed jewelry fit her personality perfectly.The hard heal of her boot found its target smacking into my temple, my left eye swollen almost immediately. I
The door opened and Dr. Tard’s face appeared. If he wasn’t such a sleaze, he wouldn’t be bad looking. His chiseled jaw, messy black hair, masculine features and kind brown eyes a perfect mask for the foul man he actually is.I had figured out over the years that pretty young girls with behavior problems or daddy issues were more often than not recommended to the home so he could keep an eye on them.To my knowledge he had never tried anything, but I wouldn’t put it past him.The hairs on the back of my neck stood up just being around him. For once I was glad Laila was in control.“Amanda, what a pleasure…” he paused. Looking me up and down then licking the corner of his lips. “to see you.” He finished.“Gross!” I gagged.Laila and I had perfected talking to each other inside my mind. It made us seem less crazy, but a smile still came across her face.“Be quiet or I’m never going to pull this off.” She said back to me as she reached out and touched his arm.“Ugh I’m gonna be sick.” I co
First the sounds of birds chirping little melodies in my ear. Then the warm feeling of sunshine on my face. I inhaled deeply, the smell of exhaust fumes and hot tare snapping my eyes open.“Good you’re back. Being you is exhausting!” Laila quickly pulled back forcing me to take control before we fell face first into the sidewalk.“Unless you’re shoving my boobs in someone’s face then it’s fine.” I joked.“Listen, you have a top tier body and gorgeous face. I was just using the blessings bestowed upon us to our advantage.” She said with a flirty tone.“Seeing as we share the same body, I feel like you could be biased.” I rolled my eyes at her. “So, what happened?”“You passed out and I made a run for it. I was halfway to Mexico before I realized I forgot all our crap and had to turn back.” Laila’s tone was flat serious.“Really?”“Busted! I could never run that far with your weird body.” She said.“So is it top tier or is it weird. Make up your mind.” I laughed.“You passed out, not eve
I must have been a sight. The high ponytail I put in yesterday loose from being slept in. Wild strands of hair in my face. Wrinkled, mismatched clothes and shoes that had holes in them for weeks. The two black garbage bags containing half my belongings had been drug along the road, streaks of dirt and mud along the bottom. Not to mention my puffy tear filled eyes and defeated expression. If there is such a thing as biker Santa Claus I have no doubt it’s Tommy. Almost as wide as he is tall. Tattoos covering his arms and legs. Snow White hair perfectly matching his full but trimmed beard. A big round red face with a tiny button nose. Just looking at him made me feel better but when he opened his arms and pulled me into a big bear hug I broke down. I have no idea what I’m doing. The first 24 hours out of the home had been worse than anything I was prepared for. My tears soaking the front of his white cotton shirt. He wrapped one arm over my shoulders and with a tug pulled me the
The cabin is cozy and small, the door opens into the living room and kitchen. A three cushion couch with a wooden coffee table lining one wall and the kitchen on the other.A small two burner stove and sink left little counter space. Two tall narrow cabinets served as the pantry. Up the stairs a large space with two dressers and the bed. The loft overlooking the kitchen and the bed up against a window with a perfect view of the lake. Laila is ecstatic. “This is amazing! This whole space to ourselves. No five other girls in our room, no shared bathroom and no snoring.” She said excitedly.“Well I still have to deal with your snoring.” I joked. I had no sooner made it upstairs then a knock came at the door.Rushing down the stairs, pulling aside the little curtain and looking through the small window in the door. Tommy was outside holding a large tray covered in tin foil. I had completely forgotten he said he was going to make ribs. I quickly opened the door and tried to help him wit
Approaching the table I couldn’t hide that I was nervous. My hands sweating as I tried to force a smile that kept falling. “Good morning, what can I get, how can I help, Um what will it be.” I stuttered out every greeting I could think of at the same time. The younger man looked up and gave me a warm smile, while the older gentleman continued to look out the window. “We’ll have the usual.” The older man said with a humpf. “Being it’s my first day I don’t know what your usual is sir but if you tell me I’ll try my hardest to remember for next time.” I said trying to stay cheerful. The older man smacked his hand on the table and turned to look at me. “The usual, my usual.” He said defiantly. Trying to hold back the tears building in my eyes. CeCe came up from behind me. Placing her palms on the table she looked the older man dead in the eyes. “Listen here you contemptuous old jackass. You’re her first table, you better be god dam nice to her or I’ll tell Tommy to burn all your f