Maya POV.
"YOU'RE SUCH A FUCKING SLUT!"
"SAY'S THE GUY WHO FUCKS HIS RECEPTIONIST!"
I wince, as I hear my parents exchange familiar words, they don't even affect me anymore. The two of them screaming at each other like this, had just turned into some sick family tradition.
Luckily, I didn't have to stay and listen to them all night tonight. Me, Riley, Missy and Smackle where all going too Sarah's house tonight, for our usual monthly sleepover.
My phone buzzes, I check and see a new text message from my boyfriend, Josh Matthews. He was unarguably the best person I have ever met.
Josh: Hey babe, sorry can't give u a lift too Sarahs xx
I frown slightly, I mean Sarah didn't leave far away, I could easily walk. But something just seemed off by his message, usually he'd give me a long explanation and he never called me babe. We both agreed it was a stupid nickname, that only idiots gave each other.
Sighing loudly, I grab my light blue backpack and leave my bedroom. My heart sinks as I see my mum crying over the kitchen table.
"Mum?" I call out quietly.
Her head snaps up, revealing mascara train-tracks running down her face, she attempts to smile and pretend everything's okay but the pain just seeped through.
"H-hey baby, are you going Sarah's?"
I nod, "Yeah, Josh flaked out though, so I'm just going to walk"
My mum stands up and wipes her face, "I'll take you, I need some milk anyway"
"A-Are you sure? You seem really upset"
"Baby I'm fine, It's nothing I'm not use too"
I nod mutely, and begin following her as she grabs her keys and begins leaving our cramped, shitty apartment.
My eyes widen, as I bang into a hard figure, as soon as I begin walking down the hallway.
"Watch it shortstack!" A voice hisses, as the person barges past me.
I roll my eyes, I know I wasn't as nice as Riley, but at least I had some form of manners. Me and mum walk in a silence until we reach our beaten up, red 'Ford focus'.
"Do you know who a Vanessa Friar is?" Mum asks as she opens the car door.
I shake my head, "No why?"
"Her and your dad have been messaging each other, everyday for the past two weeks"
Tears prick my eyes, as my stomach drops to my feet, "Mum, why don't you just leave him?"
"Because, I'm scared. I am so scared Maya, what if this is all I deserve? I mean baby I love you more than words can explain but I want to feel loved as well"
"I know you do, and I promise you'll find it"
Mum sighs, "I don't know. And plus they'll be lots to set up. For example, who will get custody of you?"
"You! I'm not staying with dad"
"I know you're mad at him, but babe he's your dad and he's an amazing dad"
I scoff, "Please, an amazing dad wouldn't cheat on their wife"
Mum flinches slightly, "I can't tell you how to feel. But all I know, is that I'd give anything for another day with my dad"
"I'd give anything to NOT have another day with my dad!" I hiss before seeing that we had arrived at Sarah's house already.
"I know I can't change your mind. Your stubborn" Mum says, the sadness was easy to detect in her voice.
"Well, I got to go. Bye mum!" I say before climbing out the car quickly.
I see, that Sarah and Riley are sat outside, on her porch swing laughing too one another, I go over to them, a small smile forming on my face.
"PEACHES!" Riley cries out, before standing up and hugging me tightly, I laugh and hug her back.
"Hey May, looks like you've filled out that shirt I gave you!" Sarah says nudging me slightly.
And just like that my entire confidence drains, Riley looks away awkwardly.
"I'm joking silly, stop being so serious!" She says laughing slightly.
I force a laugh, "I know, Sare!"
"HEY BITCHES!" A familiar voice calls out with tones of happiness ringing through her voice.
"MISSY!" Riley calls out hugging her tightly.
I grin and go over to Missy, once her and Riley stop hugging.
"How's my favourite Slut?" I ask, giving her a wink.
The girl infront of me laughs and throws her hair over her shoulder, "I'm having a slow day, I've only broke twenty-threes guy's hearts today"
I shake my head, in mock disappointment, "Melissa! I thought you were better than this!"
Missy shrugs, "I can only try Clutter-bucket, anyways how's your sexy college boyfriend doing?"
Riley gags, "I hope you, realise that her sexy college boyfriend, is my brother!"
"Of course, we do. Why else would of Maya had sex in every room in your house?" Missy says giggling loudly.
My face turns a crimson red as nervous laughter escapes my lips, "N-No I haven't"
My boyfriend's sister's face morphs into a mask of disgust, "YOU ARE NOT COMING TO MY HOUSE AGAIN!"
I burst out laughing, "Calm Riles. I didn't have sex in your room"
"Thank god"
"I just gave him, a little happy ending" I say, my face burning brighter than the sun.
Missy slaps my shoulder laughing, "Maya Penelope Hart, YOU DOG!"
"Hey where's Smackle?" Riley asks looking around.
"Yeah, where is my favourite little oddball?" Missy asks.
Sarah shrugs, "Don't know and don't really care. I still don't get why we hang out with her"
My eyes narrow, "Because she's our friend!"
"Hardly, she won't even let us hug her!"
Riley lets out a sigh of frustration, "You know why, she can't!"
Sarah holds her hands up in defence, "Hey! It's not my fault, her brains fucked up!"
A small gasp, escapes all of our lips, even Sarah's.
My stomach twists, how could I be friends with someone who could be this awful about someone their supposed to be friends with?
A loud engine horn, breaks us away from our awkward tension. There stands Smackle, stood with her pillow and backpack in hand.
"HEY GIRL!" Sarah calls out going over to her.
My eyes narrow. Since when did Sarah act this fake?
Blank stares fall onto Sarah's face causing her to shift uncomfortably, before plastering on the fakest smile I've ever seen.
"Shall we go inside?" She asks as she opens her front door.
We all nod mutely and follow our 'friend' inside.
