Emily's POV
I wake up early before I go to school because I have to make breakfast for my son Luke. He is about to be two years old in one month and I still live with my parents and I'm in high school too. I'm in the eleven grade and I need one more year to leave this town and I can't wait. My parents do help me raise Luke but I don't want to them to do everything for me because I don't like that. At first my parents weren't happy about it but later on they accepted me and Luke.
During the summer while back I was dating a guy, and he made me feel special and happy. But I fell for his tricks because he was mostly saying sweet words to get me in bed. We had sex but it didn't feel right because it felt rushed and wrong after we had sex I felt ashamed and at first I wasn't sure. Days went by then he started to act different and I wasn't sure why at first. Then days turned into weeks I asked him why he is distance from me then he told me. He just used me for sex and I felt my world crush down, because I gave him a part of me. When I found out I was pregnant, I told him first but he didn't wanted to do anything with me or the baby. I started to cry because I felt I was in a nightmare I couldn't wake up and he only called me horrible names. I was so scared that I didn't know what to do. I did thought of getting an abortion because I was scared and lost, but I really thought it hard and I didn't wanted to get the abortion. But the worst part is I see that guy in school every day and its hell.
My parents supported me when I didn't wanted to get the abortion. But when I was pregnant I started to gain weight and my stomach started to grow. I wore baggy clothes and everyone thought I was getting fat and I let them think that. After I gave birth I had to miss to school for a while but my parents got me a tutor so I wouldn't fall behind. But I lied to everyone saying that Luke is my brother because I don't want to bring shame on my son and parents.
At first I started to date guys was because to convince that I'm straight. Because I was afraid to accept myself and admit that I'm gay. But later on I accepted myself and admit that I'm gay, pregnant or not I still would have accepted myself.
Luke loves spider man and he always carry the spider man plush with him everywhere. My dad loves spider man then Luke started to like spider man too. I start to cook breakfast while Luke is coloring in his book. I made breakfast and coffee for my parents then they come downstairs.
''Need a ride to school?'' My mom asked.
''I will use my bike.'' I said.
''Today I will take Luke to the comic book store and he can help me pick out some stuff.'' Dad said and he smiles at Luke then Luke smiles back at him. Luke starts to eat and he is a messy eater because he likes to eat with his hands.
My dad was in the army for years now he is home and I'm happy. My dad got me into comic books, anime and other stuff and he did the same for Luke. My mom do like superhero movies but she doesn't collect stuff like my dad and I.
''Emmy don't worry we will clean up and you go to school.'' Dad said.
''Thanks dad.'' I said I hug them then I leave for school.
-School-
I wait for my friends by my locker and I start to take out my books. Then Noel Kahn knocks my books out of my hands then starts to laugh. Noel always bully me and call me nerd, loser and other names. Noel is the typical rich boy and bullies on the other people for being different.
''Leave her alone.'' Toby said.
''Or what?'' Noel said to Toby.
Then Toby punched Noel in the stomach and he is gasping for air. Noel was going to hit Toby back but a teacher passed by and Noel just left with his friends.
''Thanks.'' I said.
''Anytime. Are you okay?'' Toby said.
''I'm okay and I can't wait to leave this town.'' I said.
''Me too and just one more year. I got the new star wars comic book and its awesome.'' Toby said.
''Thought it wouldn't come out just yet.'' I said.
''Well I got it before it came out and I got one for you too. Later after school come to my place and I give it to you.'' Toby said.
''Yeah sure.'' I said and we keep talking the comic book.
Toby and Lucas my best friends and they know about Luke and they never judged me. They always been there for me and I'm happy to have them in my life, and we both like the same stuff. Toby isn't popular and he has the biggest crush on Spencer Hastings and she is popular. And Lucas has the biggest crush on Hanna since middle school.
Toby and I go to class and we sit together and we see Paige McCullers and her friends talking. Paige, Spencer, Hanna, Noel, Sean, Shanna and Aria they are the popular group.
I hate them because they bully Toby, Lucas and I for being different. Paige is the biggest player in school because she always dates different girls and not for long. Paige only use people then leaves them like nothing happened.
''Why you always stare at Paige?'' Toby whispered to me.
''What?'' I said confused.
''You know what I mean.'' Toby said.
''I don't always stare at her.'' I said.
''Yeah sure.'' Toby said and I smack his arm.
During class Paige starts to flirt with another girl and I roll my eyes at them. Toby and I work together on the worksheet. Paige thinks she is so cool and hot but she is not. But she does look kind of hot in her leather jacket and tight jeans, but I shake my head and try not to think about Paige. Spencer, Hanna and Aria from the group they don't bully other people. Its mainly Sean, Noel, Shanna and Paige who bully other people.
Lucas didn't come to school because he is sick and he sent me text. During the day Paige and her friends bully Toby and I then filled our lockers with shaving cream. Toby and I have our lockers next to each other and our stuff got ruined. Paige and her friends just laugh at us then walks away.
''I hate this school.'' Toby said.
''Me too.'' I said and we start to clean our lockers.
After school Toby and I go to the comic book store and we look around. We want to buy new comic books for our own collection.
''Em look its Paige.'' Toby said and Paige doesn't see us.
''Why you think she is here?'' I asked and she is looking through the comic books.
''I don't know but I rather not ask her.'' Toby said and we walk away.
Month ago Paige and her friends put stink bombs in Toby, Lucas and my locker. When we opened our lockers the smell explode in our faces and it smelled horrible. They just laughed and it took us a while to get the smell off us.
We paid for our comic books and Toby drove me home. And my parents invited Toby to stay for dinner and he said yes. Luke starts to play with Toby while I help my mom with dinner. Luke likes being around Toby and Lucas. When they come to visit Luke always shows them his toys. Toby picks up Luke to play superman and Luke can't stop laughing and smiling.
''Its super baby and he will stop the bad guys with one punch.'' Toby said and Luke stick out his arms to pretend he is flying like superman. Luke playfully hit Toby then Toby pretends to fall down.
''Superman!'' Luke said happily and they keep playing together.
''Time for dinner.'' My mom said.
''Super baby is already to eat dinner.'' Toby said and does sound effects then he carries Luke to the dining room then put Luke in the chair.
We start to eat dinner together and Luke dirty his shirt and mouth like always. Luke doesn't look like his father but he looks like more like me. Luke has my skin color, hair, cheeks and only thing he got from his father's look is the nose and ears.
Paige's POV
I get a text from Hanna and she is going out with Spencer and Aria to get something to eat. Sometimes I don't like being around Noel and the others all day.
''Paige, your father and I we are going on a business trip.'' Mom said.
''Look after your sister and don't get into trouble.'' Dad said.
''But you guys when on a business trip two weeks ago.'' I said angry.
''We have bills and other stuff to pay. Please don't be an idiot and don't get into trouble. And no parties! Because I don't want to get a phone call from you in jail because I won't bail you out.'' Dad said and I hate when he calls me idiot.
''Whatever.'' I said.
''We will leave cash for you and sister to buy food and not liquor.'' Mom said.
''When you two will come back?'' I said.
''In two weeks we will be back. And don't be stupid and try to pass all your subjects this year because you need good grades for college.'' Dad said.
It's my senior year in high school and I haven't been getting good grades lately. I don't bother because I don't know what to do with my life after high school. My dad always calls me stupid all the time and I hate it. They leave and I'm alone but I order pizza for myself.
Later Hanna comes home and I tell her our parents went on a business trip again. Hanna and I we grew up together in the orphanage home and we got adopted together. They been raising us since we were little kids until now, but when we became teenagers they been going on a business trips a lot.
''I'm so bored.'' Hanna said.
''Me too, but what we should do?'' I said and Hanna starts to think.
''Party?' Hanna said.
''Sure.'' I said. Then Hanna and I start to get ready and we go to Noel's place.
-Noel's party-
Everyone is here and it's packed and the party is awesome. Hanna is dancing with some guy and I'm flirting with random girls. By tomorrow I will forget about them. Spencer and Aria are dancing with guys, Sean is talking with his friends. I'm not sure where Shanna is but for now I'm just going to have fun.
I keep drinking liquor and beer and I'm feeling tipsy but I want to get really drunk. I dance with random girls and I keep drinking. Later I take shots with Noel and other people then we do it again. I can't see straight the room is spinning but I'm having a good time.
''Cops!'' Someone yelled and I see the cops running.
I look for Hanna, Spencer and Aria then we run out of the house before they catch us. Good thing Hanna and I didn't drive to Noel's party. We keep running until we couldn't no more.
''Fuck.'' I said breathing hard.
''I can't run any longer.'' Hanna said breathing hard.
''Did any of you drive to the party?'' I said breathing hard.
''No, Sean was our ride.'' Spencer said breathing hard.
I start to throw up in the street then I see them move away from me and I throw up again. I stop throwing up then I clean my mouth but Aria starts to throw up and Spencer hold her hair. After Aria threw up then we go to Spencer's barn house and she is letting us stay the night. From the group beside Hanna I'm only close with Spencer and Aria. Spencer give us water bottles and mouth wash and we fall asleep.
-Next day-
I wake up with a bad hang over and feels like someone kicked me in the head. They wake up too also got bad hang over then I lay back down and close my eyes.
''Let's order take out because I don't feel like moving.'' Spencer said and we agree.
''My feet hurts from running last night and my head is killing me.'' Aria said.
''Spencer order take-out food because I'm starving. And I want to eat burrito.'' Hanna said.
Spencer orders the food and we start to drink water.
''I got a text from Noel saying thanks for ditching me.'' Aria said and shows us the text.
''There was no way I was going to get caught by the cops for him.'' I said and they agree.
''Hanna who are texting with?'' Aria asked.
''No one.'' Hanna said puts her phone away.
''Liar, because lately you been smiling at your phone a lot when you text. So tell us who you are dating.'' I said.
''I'm not saying anything.'' Hanna said.
''Yeah you are dating someone and you don't want to tell us.'' Spencer said.
''I'm still not saying anything.'' Hanna said.
Then food finally come and we start to eat like we haven't ate in days.
-School-
Mrs. Montgomery told me if I don't pass all my classes then I can't graduate. Mrs. Montgomery is the only adult who actually care about my studies and me. When I feel bad about something I can talk to her if I can't talk to my friends about it. And Mrs. Montgomery knows that my parents always go to business trips a lot.
I walk back to class and I see Noel and the guys bully Emily and I walk up to them. They are calling her names and just making fun of her.
''What is going on?'' I asked.
''Just messing with the nerd.'' Noel said laughing.
''Leave me alone Noel.'' Emily said.
''Shut up bitch.'' Noel said then he grabs her books throws it on the floor.
We walk away while Noel is laughing then I see Emily picking up her books sadly.
