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Rose's POV
After Layla left I tried to talk with my dad. He said that he hadn't done anything wrong and that I shouldn't hang out with Layla so much. Apparently she was bad influence on me. By the time I opened my mouth to speak, he had left.
Nothing new.
I just stood in the middle of a little place I will never call home. I rubbed my temples trying to ease the headache I was feeling. That day was just such a long day.
Why couldn't I just turn it off? Why couldn't I decide that I was done caring for everyone and everything?
I just wanted to say I am done and not feel anything anymore. Ultrrians were so lucky. They didn't have to constantly fight with their raging emotions.
My dad was ignoring me. My best friend was mad at me for some reason. My not-a-boyfriend kind of broke up with me. Luke didn't say anything to me. The whole world was invaded by aliens. The winter was coming. My grandma was dead. My mum was never here to begin with.
And I. Just couldn't. Take it. Anymore.
I leaned to thin wall for support and let it all out. Tears just came bursting out of my eyes. I covered my mouth with hands and slowly glided to the floor. I felt like whole weight of the world was on my shoulders and it was just too much.
When did I lose control of my life? It seemed like I was only a puppet in some stupid show called My Life and all of my strings were pulled by a malicious old man who liked to see me squirm.
What was wrong with me, anyway? Even my mother, the one person who should love you, didn't care for me. She just left and he did the same thing.
For years I was convinced she was dead, that she died on my sixth birthday on her way to get me a present. Ironically, I found out she wasn't on the same day eight years later. Apparently she took her things, our money and left chasing better life. I can remember her and I wish that away. I don't want to see her every time I look at my hair. She didn't want me and I don't want her...I don't need her. I don't need anyone.
I sobbed thinking about her, about Adrian, about my dad... I knew reminded him of her.
I hugged my knees tight on my chest. I hated feeling rejected.
It wasn't true though... that thought that I didn't need anyone. I needed Layla, I needed my sister. I needed Luke, too. I bit my lip and got up. I rubbed my eyes with sleeve of my shirt as I opened the doors and sneaked out.
It was almost curfew and I speeded to my friend's house hoping no one could see me. When I got there I knocked on the door few times praying to God her parents weren't home.
After a few moments, door opened. Layla stood there. She eyed me from my feet to the top of my head.
She didn't say anything. She just reached for me and embraced me in comforting hug. I started sobbing once again in her shoulder and she just tightened her embrace.
"Come on in. My parents are out. We're having a sleepover", she said as she let me go and dragged me inside.
Luke was sitting on the floor building model of a house. He looked up and his expression softened.
"What happened?" he asked as he stood up.
I choked another sob and sat on the bed. Two of them sat on each of my sides ready to listen. I squeezed my eyes shut making that one stubborn tear escape finally. Luke leaned and I gave him side hug and a sad smile.
"There is something I didn't tell you..."
And I said everything. From the beginning to the end. I told them about Adrian, about that thing between us and about today. I told them about my mum. Layla knew that already, but she listened anyway. She didn't seem surprised when I told her about Adrian though. She said she saw it coming miles away and that it wasn't a matter of if, it was a matter of when.
Luke fell asleep soon. Layla and I, on the other hand, talked till the Sun came out. We haven't noticed that until the clock began beeping. We laughed and got up.
"Here, wear this", Layla said as she threw something in my face, "...and I'm gonna wear this"
"You're going to school? Aren't you sick?" I questioned.
"I'm not let you go there alone, are you crazy? Especially today", she turned to me with a smile on her face and said, "Happy birthday"
"It's your birthday?" Luke asked as he got up rubbing his eyes and yawning.
I ignored them and changed in clothes she gave me. There were skinny, ripped jeans and oversized, gray sweater with Hakuna Matata written on it.
Layla put on black winter dress, black coat and low boots. She flashed me a smile, hugged Luke and dragged me out.
We came in bus just as it was about to leave. We took our seats and greeted Daniel, Cole and Ethan. Cora wasn't there. I guess she was sick too.
"This day began perfectly", Layla said enthusiastically. I smiled. As always, she seemed she'll burst out of energy even though she haven't slept.
We reached school soon and when I wanted to go out Layla stopped me. She pulled my shirt so my shoulder was out in the open and fixed my hair.
"Now you're good to go", she said and slapped my ass.
I laughed and went out. She followed close behind.
The Sun got out and lighted school and it surroundings. It was a new day and I found one more thing to be thankful for - my life.
As I was admiring the nature, I didn't look where I was going so I accidentally bumped into someone like a crazy person. I immediately started apologizing.
"Just look where you're going, dammit", Cole said angrily. I gave him confused look and he just waved it off saying he needs to be somewhere. Who killed his good spirit today?
Layla and I proceeded to school not talking about Cole's weird behavior.
"Today will be a perfect day I can feel it", Layla said grinning. I shook my head smiling. She took my hand and dragged me to our classroom. I didn't really want to go there knowing Adrian would be there and I wasn't ready to confront him just yet.
She opened the door with big smile and I was struggling to put one leg in front of another. The realization of whole situation just hit me and it seemed like I wouldn't find strength to look like I don't care.
I was being stupid again.
I sighed and pushed every bothering thought away, and thought about how freaking tired I am.
I walked to my seat not looking at anyone and just fell there ready to sleep. I made myself a pillow out of my hands and snuggled in. I could hear Layla laughing... probably at me. I smiled.
"What is the deal Marie? Feeling sad?"
Smile fell from my face as I heard that voice. Must he always be everywhere?
"Kayden?" Layla said sweetly. I heard a few steps closing in before he spoke.
"Yes, Layla" I didn't have to see him to know he was smirking.
"Fuck off", she said. I chuckled and so did he.
"As I said - feisty, I like it. What happened to your friend Lay?" he asked.
Layla started tapping with her fingers on the table meaning she was angry. He had that effect on her and if Kayden wasn't Kayden, I would've ship them. Too bad he's psychotic asshole.
I straightened my back and looked at him showing him my middle finger. He started laughing.
"That was cute", he said and sat on a chair in front facing me. He smirked and just looked at me. I crossed arms over my chest not looking away from his glowing hazel eyes.
"What do you want?" I asked.
"You seem to ask me that question every time we speak. Careful, or I'll think something dirty", he said and moved his gaze on Layla. Just when he wanted to say something Adrian appeared out of nowhere.
"Stop bothering them... something's up", he said to him not acknowledging me at all. I rolled my eyes and went back to my previous position deciding to do the same, that is ignore him.
"What is more important than finding out what is wrong with Marie here", Kayden asked him. I guess he gave him one of those looks because no one spoke.
"Do you really want to know?" Layla asked him and both of them tuned to her. I took a deep breath because I knew what she was trying to do. It was doomed to fail.
"Shut up", I murmured.
"She had some action, finally", she said ignoring me. Dammit. I knew it.
He doesn't get jealous, but I appreciated her efforts.
Kayden bursted out of laughter. I rolled my eyes.
"Really", he questioned, "Is your friend lying, Marie?"
Once again I raised my head slightly and looked at Layla and then looked at him.
"I would really appreciate if you would find someone else to torture, just for today", I said to him with a fake smile.
"What's today?" Kayden asked as he raised an eyebrow.
"It's..." Layla stared saying but I cut her off, not because I was afraid of them knowing what's today, but because there was no one in the room but four of us.
"Where is everyone?" I asked confused. Just as those words left my mouth, loud sound of explosion filled up the room.
Everything what happened in next few moments looked as if it was in slow motion.