Finding Flight
I probably shouldn't have been on the fire escape so late at night, especially with reports of a giant reptile roaming the city. Though to be honest I was really only there, because of my jerk of a stepfather.
I blew a strand of my hair that had come loose from its messy bun out of my face. I shivered and wrapped the thin coat I wore around me tighter. The night was cold, common for New York. I looked around, weary eyed at the pulsing lights enveloping the city. The bright colors reminded me of happier times when my world wasn't shrouded in darkness.
'Jade!' "Get your butt back in the house!' my stepfather screamed. I flinched at the anger in his voice. I swallowed back bile that rose in my throat. I absentmindedly traced the yellowing bruise on my arm, remembering what had happened when I didn't listen to him. I had other scars, some worse than others. I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard the stomping of boots approaching the fire escape. I quickly ducked back into the apartment, just as Jim, my stepfather rounded the corner. "What were you doing out there?" He demanded. "Nothing." I mumbled. "What did you say?!" He yelled. In an instant he was up in my face, yanking my head back by my hair. I could feel strands of my hair being yanked from the scalp, as tears started forming from the corners of my eyes. "I hope you're not disrespecting me are you?' Jim asked menacingly. I shook my head in a 'no' gesture. Jim was a big man, about 6'3, and 200 pounds, whereas I was thin and only 5'5. I already knew what he could do and I didn't want to experience any more pain than I was already in."Yeah, you better say no." He said releasing me, and throwing my head against the wall. Searing pain jolted through my face, as I made contact with the plaster wall. I slumped to the floor, and held, until Jim, seeming satisfied with my suffering left the apartment, slamming the door in the process.
Hi! This is my first time writing a story for The Amazing Spiderman, so I hope you guys like it. Sorry it's so short; I have limited time in my computer at home. Anyway, I have so much more to come, so please read and review. The more the better. Bumblewolf out!
