The song "Place in This World" does NOT belong to me! It belongs to Taylor Swift! Also, the idea of demigods and stuff is part of the PJO and HOO universe which belongs to Rick Riordan. Also, this is my first story, so don't judge me too much. I'd rather have constructive criticism than flames, but, alas, I can't force you to.
Chapter 1: Place in This World
Poseidon POV
I have to watch more poor Daniella grow up from a far. Her mother hates her, because Daniella reminds her so much of me. Her siblings hate her. She only has two friends. At school, she's treated like a freak. If only my brother would let me help.
Daniella's POV
"Oh get up! You're no fun!" said Ali, the school's mean girl.
"Oh, I'm sorry. The last time I checked I wasn't a rag doll!"
"You think you're so smart, don't you? You think that you're better than me? P-lease!"
"Well, considering you have a C average and I have an A average, you must be smarter than me! Also, I am better because I at least realize everyone has feelings, except for you! You're heartless and cruel!' I snapped.
She slapped me. Hard. Like the winter wind. "Maybe that will teach you a lesson, outcast"
"Yeah, yeah" I grumbled. Honestly, it didn't hurt as much as it used to. I've been slapped so many times in the past year…..
"I don't know why you even stay here. Obviously no one likes you except for Josh, and honestly I think he's coming to his senses" one of Ali's "followers" said. I believe it was Miranda, she was my best friend in first grade but Ali "purged" her., meaning she bought them into her crowd. Ali's been doing it ever since Kindergarten because of a have fight we had.
I sighed "Okay, better go kill myself" my voice was dripping with sarcasm.
"What? You are not going to kill yourself just over something she said" shrieked Ali.
"I was being sarcastic" I replied.
"Ugh, just go! I don't know why we even bother with you you anyways!" Ali huffed then her and the six followers left.
Josh came up to me and said "They do that every day, why?"
"They just hate me because in Kindergarten I had cooler crayons than Ali and she swore to make my life a living hell, you know the way 4 year old does"
"Really? Crayons?"
"It was something useless like that"
"Why do you put up with it?"
"I'd rather take the blows than someone else"
"You are way too nice to people who you barely know"
"I know! Oh crap I need to get to class! Bye"
"Bye" he called while I was speed-walking towards homeroom.
THAT AFTERNOON
I was on the rooftop of my apartment building, doing my homework and playing my guitar when my best friend, Joshua came up.
"Hello Dani"
'Hey Josh"
"Are you singing?"
"Not yet"
"Will you sing me a song?"
"Sure"
I took a piece of paper from my book bag with lyrics of a song on it.
"I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one
Who feels the way I do
I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world
Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's ok
I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world
Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly
I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
Oh I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world
Oh I'm just a girl
Oh I'm just a girl, oh, oh,
Oh I'm just a girl"
Josh applauded and I blushed.
"Very good madam!"
"Why thank you good sir!"
"So what inspired this song?"
"Well, I'm mostly alone, except for you and Lily. The rest I just took from everyday life."
"Very deep"
"Josh?"
"Yes"
"Promise me you betray me like everyone else I've cared about" I asked for probably the 500th time since we've become friends.
"Of course! I could never imagine betraying you, ever!"
"Thank you" I said then gave him a hug "You're a great friend"
"You are too, Dani"
"I have to go, see ya tomorrow"
"Bye"
I picked up my guitar and my messenger bag and walked down the stairs to my apartment.
"You're late!" my mother growled.
"Sorry mother, Josh wanted to hear a song"
"I don't know why! Your singing is terrible, along with your song writing" she snapped.
I bit back tears. My mother used to be extremely kind to me, but I kept reminding her of my father. My father left soon after my mother told him that he was going to be a parent. Eventually, her anger about this came so strong she had to punish me. She got married to another man and she had two twins daughters and a son. We only had a three bedroom apartment, so I had to sleep on the couch and only had a small coat closet to store my clothes. I went to the bathroom and washed my hands. I looked up at my face. My Hispanic skin tone against my black shoulder-length curls and blue eyes. Apparently I have my father's hair and eyes. I wish he didn't leave, things could've been different.
"Daniella! It's time for dinner! Get your butt up here now or you don't get any food!" called my mom.
If it was another one of my siblings she wouldn't care, she'd feed them a feast! I guess I'm not special enough for her.
"Coming mother!" I called back.
After dinner I showered then went to bed.