Hate

Lily

Taking a step forward, my anger and determination was like a burning flame inside me. The reminder of the despair I felt yesterday and his smug, commanding attitude now sent me over the edge.

Shifting all my weight to one side I folded my arms as I neared him.

“I survived well on my own without meeting you, so you don't have a say over my friends or my interactions.”

“The feeling is mutual,” he said, tilting his head to the side

“But you can't survive without my help, and I won't give it to you if you don't follow my rules.”

“None of the 'rules' you gave me” I emphasized the word with as much disgust as I could muster.

“Include interfering with my personal life, which is none of your business."

“And you think it matters?” I reared back as he interrupted me.

He leaned forward in his desk and I matched his stare with my own.

“Would you rather they took the brunt of your problems? Better yet, who knows who can be trusted? What if the man you were laughing with so innocently helps