Unwanted
Summary- A best-selling book, a faked death, a real death, a emo boy, and a teenage girl. How do these all tie in together? Well that's gonna be answered when you take a look into Clare Edwards' life.
September 9
Dear Diary,
I hate my foster parents; they don't even care about me. Plain and simple. I know I live in a foster home and I can't demand complete attention but actually regarding my existence would be nice. I'm about to go to the bookstore so I guess this is the end of this diary entry.
I slammed my diary shut and slid it back under my pillow. I considered myself normal, but I'm still treated like an outcast. You're probably wondering who I am. Well the answer is I am Clare Edwards. My mom died when I was 6 leaving me with my father who was in a car crash when I was 13. He didn't survive. I was put in this foster home, my personal hell. I'm now 15 and a sophomore at Degrassi. I'm a good kid no drugs, no sex, and I'd never let a single drop of alcohol pass my lips, it's the reason for both my parents deaths so I won't allow it. I slowly exited the house and let the cold Canadian air hit my face. I walked down the street letting my iPod blast in my ears. On the outside you probably could never guess my music taste. I love bands like Tokio Hotel, My Chemical Romance, and on occasion Black Veil Brides. I arrived at Down the Rabbit Hole, which is my favorite bookstore, my best friends' parents own it and it's themed after Alice in Wonderland.
"Hi Mrs. Bhandari," I greeted as I entered the store.
"Hi Clare," she returned, "Alli and Adam are shelving books if you want to see them."
"Naw I'm just looking for some new reading material," I responded before disappearing into the store.
"Any suggestions?" I asked Mrs. Torres who was working at the coffee bar. She and Mrs. Bhandari have owned this shop for as long as I can remember. Adam and Alli are my best friends.
"A new one came out it's called My Life in Color: The Complete Story. It's basically about a woman who faked her death," Mrs. Torres replied.
"Cool I'll check it out," I said picking up my chai tea and sliding off my stool.
"Stay safe girly," she said before turning around. She always says that to me I never found out why but she does.
"I will don't let Adam and Drew drive you insane," I responded.
I began looking for the book Audra had recommended and I ran into a boy.
"Oh sorry," I apologized not looking at the boy
"It's okay," he reassured. "I'm Eli by the way."
"I'm Clare," I replied looking up.
"So are you a fan of H. J. Edwin?" He asked gesturing to the book I was clutching.
"No today was the first day I've heard of her. You?" I responded.
"Nope just trying to make conversation," He answered with a smirk.
"Well I'd love to stay and converse but Mark will be angry if I'm not home before dinner," I stated.
"Oh do you go to Degrassi?" He questioned when I began leaving.
"Yes do you?" I answered.
"Starting Monday," he replied as I made my way outside.
"Cool" I said before waving goodbye.
Authors Note- What'd y'all think? Keep it or trash it? I'm gonna post this now but I probably won't update for about two weeks because I'm going out of town again… so yeah. And this is also gonna be a bit of an ooc Clare so you have been warned. The fate of this story rests in your hands. To be or not to be? That is the question. Review!