Chapter 9

Addison

The last lessons dragged out and I knew that I would have to face Miles in detention; however I didn't expect to see Korey there. He looked up at me and grinned, I rolled my eyes and walked past him slumping down.

He leans for war and talks into my ear. “I get you're surprised to see me here?”

“Not really no especially when you and all your friends always have detention. Where are they anyway?”

He shrugs his shoulders. The door flies open and Miles strode in with a cocky grin. Korey talks into my ear. “Let the games begin.”

His grin fades when he realises that I'm not alone. He grits his teeth. “Corey what the hell are you doing here?”

He grins at Miles like he's goading him stupid boys.

“Detention der.”

He glares coldly at him, I guess she didn't expect Korey to be stupid enough to get detention. But it’s Korey we're talking about. He's the king of detentions. I have no doubt these two t***s have even taken bets on how many detentions they can get in a week. “Whatever.” he says, sliding into the chair next to mine.

The teacher walks in and glares at Miles. “You need to move now Mr Carter, you know the rules of detention.”

“I like sitting here.”

The teacher huffs. “You can't sit next to Miss Jennings, that's what got her into detention in the first place, now move!”

I jumped back at her harsh tone. Korey is grinding like the asshole he is. Miles hugs and the chair scrapes back as he gets up, almost falling. He glares angrily at the teacher and without another word he heads to a chair further away from us.

“And you Mr Elvio, if I hear one peep from you'll I'll move you away from Miss Jennings do you understand?”

“Yes Miss. I'll be on my best behaviour. Cross my heart.

Miles scoff as if he knows Korey will misbehave, it's in his nature.

“Is there a problem Mr Carter?”

“Nope, not one Miss.”

“Good now, sit silently until I say it's time to go.”

We all nod this is so damn stupid I shouldn't be here, this is all Miles’s fault.

An hour passes and she finally lets us go. We all walked out of school.

“What the hell are you playing at Korey? You never get detention today of all days.”

He shrugs his shoulders. “Then people shouldn't piss me off then should they!”

“You're only doing it cause Addi is in detention with me.”

He shrugs his shoulders again.

“Think what you like. Come on nerd, I'll walk you home.”

“Over my dead body!”

Korey grins and I roll my eyes.

“Just quit it guys I don't need either of you walking me home.”

“Well we are nerd.”

Great, they'll give my mother more ammunition to make me look like a slut when I am clearly not. These two clearly need to fight this s**t out between themselves.

I begin to walk away, Miles follows and drops his arm over my shoulder. “Goong without me, nerd?”

“I don't need either of you walking me home, thank you.”

Korey slides his arm around my waist pressing his fingers into it making me flinch. “Well tough cause we are walking you home, no arguments.”

Urgh. “Whatever.” I guess I'm going to get another beating thanks to these two.

They both grin satisfied and we walk awkwardly may I add from school they finally get they can't both walk beside me as the pavement narrows. Korey walks behind us muttering how unfair it is. Miles is grinning like he's won the lottery.

We arrive at the place I dread most, my home, but it doesn't feel like my home. It hasn't for a long time. I can't wait to get out of here. I hope to leave this hell hole before college. I have money saved. I go out on a Saturday to work. They don't even know I work. That's how uninterested in me and my life they really are.

“Well here we are. Thanks for walking me home though there was really no need.”

“Our pleasure nerd. Well see you at school tomorrow.”

I nod. “Later guys.”

“Later nerd. They both walk away and I head inside.

I close the door behind me only to be hit hard across the face and I stumble and fall to the floor. “You dirty little slut! You said they were nothing to you but yet here you are walking home with them for a second night running were you all f*****g you dirty little w***e?” She asks, slapping me again.

“No, we were in detention together. You can check with the school if you like."

She slaps me harder. “Don’t use your lip with me young lady. Once this so-called detention s**t is over I’m making sure you get a lift back. I'm sure Brad won’t mind.”

Oh he will but I daren't voice my opinion unless I want to wake up tomorrow. “Go to your room and don’t you dare show your f*****g face tonight.”

I pull myself up, blood is dripping down my jaw so I wipe it away. “Don’t worry I won’t.” I don't want to spend time with you assholes any longer than necessary. I head upstairs two stairs at a time I know I won’t be eating tonight. I’m used to starving. I should really report these assholes for a Ouse but I doubt anyone will believe them.

I slam the door behind me and throw myself on the bed and for the first time in a long time I cry.

My door swings open after raised voices wake me up from a deep sleep. The plate and glass of what I can only say looks like piss is slammed down. “I shouldn’t really bring you anything. Mom is pissed and so am I.”

“What are you so pissed about?”

“Mom has literally told me no, ordered me to tell Brad he has to chauffeur you to and from school.”

“Isn’t he doing that already?”

“Not all the goddamn time, Addi. Why don’t you tell those stupid guys in your year to let you walk alone then none of this s**t would even be happening.”

“Ever tried talking to a brick?”

“Try harder. You know Brad has practice after college he’s going pro.”

“Whatever. I’ll try but I doubt they’ll even listen.”

“Thats all I ask.”

I nod and she leaves my room a lot calmer than when she came in. I pick up the plate of food and eat whatever s**t that b***h made and swill it down with the juice I hide it under my bed knowing that I'll be able to sneak it down to,tomorrow and wash them up, and dry them before putting them away. The itch won’t even notice she’s that dumb. For once I don't have homework so I go to the bathroom and relive myself before I change into my nightwear and slip under the covers. I suppose that I should be grateful I have a bed to sleep on and covers to keep me warm but I’m not I want to be anywhere but here.

Theo

I look down at Ava, she's my world. We’ve come so far in the last year. If it weren’t for Barraman’s no one would even know about us, but they do now. I move her hair out of her face and lean forward. “I love you Ava.”

“I love you too.”

I pressed my lips on hers kissing her hungrily were the youngest of our friends, Issac and Courtney were the oldest followed by Simone and Jayden. It feels strange now Courtney is no longer with us, but life goes on and the sooner Issac realises that the better. I know they had all their firsts together well, also so tall of them. Ava and I are the same, we have this connection that I don’t have with anyone else. We know each other and bond together like I don't with my friends or even my cousin. We tell each other everything we both think Issac needs to forget about Courtney and move on, but Issac will be Issac a dumb f**k. He’s so in love with her that he can’t see past those rose tinted glasses. He will eventually get over her and forget about her, but when we don't know. I fear our friend circle will deflate and crumble around us if this s**t continues. I forget about Issac for now and concentrate on the best girl ever, my girl.