"A Freedom Wish" Chapter 2 I'm actually trying very hard to make this fanfic really good. I hope people are actually reading this! If so, please give me feedback on how to improve for next time! YOSH! On with the story! "[Name]! [Name]!" I could hear my mom calling me from downstairs, probably trying to make me help her. "Coming, Mom!" I said as I ran down the stairs. "[Name], come help me cook, and take care of your younger sibling." My mom said while cooking, not even bothering to look at me. "But you know I have homework, right? Can't I just watch [him/her] when I'm done?" "No. Watch [him/her] now. You can do your homework later." This time my mom turned around and looked me in the eye. "There isn't a 'later' because I have two tests to study for! I thought you want me to become a doctor or an accountant, not a housewife!" "Don't talk to me like that! Just take care of [him/her] for 15 minutes!" My mom yelled. I've never heard her yell at anyone like that, ever. "Fine, whatever." I stormed off to where my younger sibling was playing. "[Name]! Look at this! I made a Lego tower!" [your siblings name] said. "Wow, that's so cool!" I tried to sound amazed. I spent about 25 minutes just sitting on the couch and watching [your siblings name] play. In that while, my father came home. "Daddy!" My [brother/sister] yelled with joy, as [he/she] jumped into my father's arms. "Oh! [siblings name]! You're getting heavier and heavier every day!" My dad said, as he lifted up my [bro/sis] and spun [him/her] around. My father and my [bro/sis] went to the kitchen, where my mom was cooking, and greeted my mom. "[Name], help your mother set up the table," my father said. I didn't say anything back, but I got up anyways and helped set the table. "See how she doesn't complain and immediately gets up to help when you call her?" My mom complained at my dad. "Teenagers these days, getting harder to control." My father sighed and put [bro/sis name] down. My temper nowadays could easily get me in trouble, so i decided not to say anything, because getting in trouble meant I couldn't see HIM. I finished setting the table, and decided to eat a little bit before going back upstairs to study. I took less food than usual, and that really got the attention of my parents. "Why aren't you eating?" My father asked, staring me in the eye. "I'm chewing?" "That's now what I meant, and don't give me any sass!" "Well then, I'm not hungry cause I have two major tests to study for." I didn't even want to look up at my parents anymore. Both of them sighed and we all finished eating in silence. I finished first, so I washed my dishes and was about to go upstairs when I was held back for ANOTHER DAMN time! "Clean up everything, and you can go," my mom ordered. I cleaned up everything and washed all the remaining dishes so that the kitchen and dining area was spotless. "Okay, go bring your homework and study down here," My mom said. "How do I study here? It's so loud with the TV on, [sis/bro name] playing, and talking? Why do you think people go to the library to study? I need a quiet place!" "Fine then, go to our room! But if I catch you watching that annoying show with that screaming and stretchy guy in a straw hat instead of studying, then you're grounded." "Okay, deal." I said as I stormed up the stairs. "If only I could escape my crappy life and join the Straw Hats," I sighed, as I got to my room. 'But I'm sure that never will happen...' I thought, as I cracked open my books and studied for the rest of the night. At about midnight, I put away my textbooks and got ready for bed. As I lay down on my bed, I couldn't stop thinking about Zoro. I imagined a scenario where he was beside me in my bed and we were just talking, and I fell asleep happily to those thoughts... I woke up and I didn't realize I'd slept in until I checked my phone. 7:30?! School starts at 8:25 and the first train leaves at 7:45! I quickly ran to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, and washed my face. Then I ran and made my bed, put on my uniform, and tied my butt-length hair into a high ponytail. Then I got my backpack and ran out my house to catch the train, skipping breakfast. 'Its not like I'm hungry anyways. And I don't think I would be perfect enough for Zoro, if I ever met him,' I thought as I kept running. Up in the distance, I could see a funny-looking figure running towards me. As they got closer, I could tell some of their features. A muscular male with green hair, 3 swords around his waist, and light brown skin. Am I dreaming? Could this really be happening? As I was lost in my thoughts, I ended up bumping into something-or someone. As I opened my eyes, I was in shock as to who the person was on top of me. End of chapter 2