The One
Chapter 1
Autumn's POV)
Today is my first day at North Point High, and my first day being social since the incident. I shuffle silently down the stairs of our tiny condo into the kitchen. I can hear something sizzling and smell a heavenly aroma coming from a frying pan as I spot my aunt already frying bacon on the stove. I love her so much right now.
"How are you feeling, sweetie?" she asks questioningly as she gives me an unsure look.
"Oh I'm doing fine, I've kind of missed having a routine actually," I lie through a fake smile as I fix myself some orange juice.
"I know this isn't easy for you, Autumn," she tells me, "this is your first day back since your mom's passing and your dad's imprisonment and there's nothing either of us can do about it. You want her back, I want her back, we all want her back. I don't want you to ever feel like you have to lie to me about your feelings just so I can feel better about what I'm doing as your aunt to make you feel better. I don't expect anything of you right now, okay?" she almost whispers to me as I stare at my feet for I know I'm on the verge of tears.
"Can we just forget about it?" I choke out, scolding myself for getting emotional after promising myself I wouldn't anymore. I had to be strong now, like my mother always was.
"Of course," she said, and gently patted my shoulder as she handed me a plate of bacon that I was now in no mood to eat.
I know it's kind of a short chapter but I am planning on longer chapters in the future. I am super excited about writing my first fanfic, so I hope you guys enjoy! -Ashlyn