Riley's POV:
Friday November 21, 2014 6:13 A.M.
It felt like any average normal day, well from the looks of it anyways. Little did I know that it was going to be anything but normal, I kinda wish that I would've known what was gonna happen so I could've at least prepared myself for it. I'm still not sure how it happened either but I'm sure I will find out anyways, it all started this morning when I woke up. I woke up to a cloudy sky, it looked like a thunderstorm was coming our way but I tried to ignore it. I headed towards the bathroom so I could brush my teeth and fix my hair. I wasn't allowed to wear makeup yet cause my parents told me I was still to young but I felt like it was the only way I would ever be able to get Lucas's attention. Since it looked like rain I just pulled my hair into a ponytail. I headed back to my room so I could change into my clothes. I threw on some floral leggings and an oversized pink fuzzy sweater, along with my black rain boots. I grabbed my phone from my dresser and headed towards the kitchen. I could smell my mom cooking pancakes- I loved it when she made pancakes- anyways when I came into the kitchen my mom was already setting down my plate. " hello riley!" Auggie said as I sat down, " hey" I said back kind of quietly. " is something wrong riley?" My dad asked in a worried tone. " it's nothing probably just the weather making me feel gloomy...". I couldn't dare tell my dad why I was actually sad. Remember when I said that I wanted to get Lucas's attention? Well I've been trying that for months now and he still just sees me as a "friend" I want him to see me as more than a friend but I think the only way I can do that is if I start wearing makeup. You could already see zits starting to appear on my face and I know that zits will not help me with my Lucas issue. A few minutes later maya came in through the door. " hola amigas, amigos". " we have a door bell maya" my mom commented. You know I do what I want. She said walking through the door. Ready to go riley? It's 7:00! Yea I'm ready I said. Bye mom, bye dad love you! I said walking out the door. As we walked to the train I asked maya a question. Do you have any makeup? Maya looked at me surprised. Yea a little in my bag why? I want to use some so that I can get Lucas attention and he will ask me out on a date! I never thought I'd see the day riley Matthews breaking one of her parents rules. Its true I've never actually broken any rules before but I'm 13 years old and I feel like I'm ready to wear makeup regardless want my parents say. As we hopped off the train and we walked into the school maya and I headed towards the bathroom. She locked the door behind her and told me to sit while she applied the makeup. 10 minutes passed and she was finally finished. I looked at myself in the mirror, I had rosy pink cheeks, long perfect eyelashes, black eyeliner, and pink shimmery lip gloss. I looked PERFECT! The first bell rang and we made our way to our first class, my dads class... I was hoping he wouldn't notice the makeup on my face. We sat down in our desks and I gave Lucas a quick look before class began. He gave me a smile and it made me feel warm inside. My dad wrote the words time travel on the board, then he Turned around to start teaching. Time travel is something that some people believe and something some people don't believe. Humans believe that time travel is a way we can learn about the past. My dad suddenly stopped talking and stared at me. I had a feeling that he noticed the makeup. Riley can I see you outside for a second and class start reading pages 22-25. I got up from my desk so embarrassed and I followed my dad outside the classroom. What's that on your face?! He said angrily. Uhhhhh... It's makeup. Riley you know that you aren't allowed to wear any makeup! He said almost screaming. I was scared that people from class could hear. Dad it's not that big of a- he cut me off and continued to yell at me. You disobeyed me and your mother! I thought you had more sense than this. I turned my head and I could see people staring at me and my dad. Dad do we have to do this here? People can hear you! I don't care if they can here me I'm your father and you aren't allowed to wear makeup! I could feel the anger build up inside me. Why are you being so mean to me! You are the worst dad ever! I couldn't believe what I just said. That's it Riley, you are grounded and we will discuss your punishment at home now get back into my class! I stomped back inside and slumped down into my desk my dad told us to continue reading the pages. As I pulled out my book I could feel tears rolling down my cheeks and onto my desk. I didn't care if anyone saw me or talked about me at this point. I told maya that she wasn't going to be able to come home with me today and I think she already knew why. The whole day I secretly cried hoping no one saw me. when I came to the subway station the train had already left so i had to walk home in the rain, by myself. It was 4:12 when I finally made it home. My hair and clothes were sopping wet and the black eyeliner and mascara had ran all down my face. I opened the apartment door and saw both of my parents waiting for me in the kitchen. Riley come here my mom said in a stern tone. I walked over to them and they told me to sit. Your father and I have been discussing your punishment and we have decided that your not allowed to see maya for a 3weeks and your phone will be taken away. That's not fair I shouted! Life isn't fair Riley my dad yelled back. I was really mad at him. Why have you been so mean to me today I've done absolutely nothing to you! I... I... I HATE YOU! I know you don't mean that he said. I do mean that and I wore the makeup so I could be pretty ok! But Riley your already beautiful. Then why haven't you ever told me that before huh? I screamed walking away. Riley come back here my dad said trying to grab my hand. Don't touch me! Don't talk to me don't even look at me. Both of you have no idea what it's like to be a teenager. Just get away from me! I ran to my room slamming the door behind me. I slumped down against the wall and started to cry. I had never talked to my parents like that before especially my dad. My mom started knocking on my door. Riley sweetie please open the door you can talk to me. I didn't answer her, that's when I saw maya at my window with a wet umbrella. Hey riles come with me. She said motioning me towards the window. So I grabbed my bookbag and climbed out the window with maya.