Chapter 2- New Years
I woke up at around 7:00 am. My head wasn't on Alecs shoulder anymore. Somehow I fell asleep on his lap. He was still sleeping, so I got up quietly. I opened my dresser and pulled out a pair of jeans. Then, I walked over to Alec's dresser and borrowed one of his t-shirts. The closet door screeched as I opened it. Stripping down to my bra and panties I put the new clothes on.
"Jane, you there?" I heard Alec say.
"I'm in the closet" I yelled back.
Alec rubbed his eyes and stretched his arms. He yawned and got up.
"Danger, Danger" he said as he knocked on the closet door.
"Shut up" I said back.
"Hey don't come outta the closet I'm changing" he yelled as I went to turn the handle of the closet door.
**5 minutes later**
"Are you done yet" I yelled to Alec.
"I've been done I was seeing how long you would stay in the closet "he said jokingly.
"Ughh" I said as I opened the door.
"You're a brat!" I said laughing as I threw a pillow at him.
He laughed.
"Hey that's my shirt!" He yelled.
"Yeah, so" I said.
He smiled and just gave up on that subject. We looked at each other, than down the steps, eyeing the bathroom door. We both bolted to the door. I pushed him out of my way almost falling down the stairs. I ran to the bathroom door, pushed it open, and then slammed the door.
"Ha-ha, for someone who is athletic you shore are slow" I said laughing.
"Whatever" he said. I heard his footsteps go back up the stairs to the attic.
I combed my hair into a pony tail. I brushed my teeth and washed my face. The orange towel felt soft on my face. The bathroom window was closed, so I went over to open it. Mom's truck is gone, like usual. Oh well. I walked out of the bathroom and walked back up to the attic. Alec was reading a book.
"Bathrooms yours" I said plopping on my bed.
"Happy New Years Eve" he said.
"Yeah" I said.
"I'm gonna go let Nugget go potty" Alec said as he got up.
Nugget, as soon as he heard his name ran upstairs and wagged his tail.
Alec ran downstairs to the back door to let the dog out. I walked down to the bathroom and went back in. The mirror showed my reflection.
"I'm so ugly" I said as I fixed my hair in the mirror. I walked down stairs to the kitchen. The refrigerator was empty, and so was my stomach.
"We need groceries" I yelled to Alec outside.
He opened the door and walked back in. In other places in the world it would be snowing, but here in California, sun all the time.
"I don't have any money" Alec said disappointed. He hated not being able to provide for us.
"Its okay, we can eat" I cut off as I was looking in some of the cabinets. I found a can of tuna, a box of noodles and a 1/3 loaf of bread.
"We can make noodles" I said hopeful.
"We don't have butter" he said sadly.
"But it will be okay, we can make toast without butter" he said.
That really didn't sound good at all, but it was all we had. The toast was dry and tasted like shit. Alec pretended that he loved it, but as we chewed our faces were covered in a distasteful expression. I ate about half of it, and then threw it away.
Alec got up and threw his piece away too.
"So I'm going to Leeah's house today"Alec said washing our plates.
"Oh, okay" I said quietly.
"But if you don't want me to go" he said his eyes on the dishes.
"No, no, you go hang with your girlfriend" I said. I sat back down in my chair.
"You can come if you want" he added. He was always trying to make me feel better.
"No, its okay Alec I'm a big girl I can be by myself your awhile, besides I have to attempt algebra again." I said looking at him.
"Did you do yours yet" I asked.
"Okay, and yes I did it, it is in my folder, why?" he asked.
"Oh, just wondering" I said acting like I didn't have a plan.
"No, you can't copy, I know what you're thinking" he said sternly.
"I wasn't going to copy, I just wanted to make sure you stay on top of your work" I said laughing. Actually I was the one who never did their homework. Alec had straight A's. I had straight C's and on D+.
"So I'm going to Leeah's now, so I'll be back later" he said grabbing his hoodie off the back of the chair.
"Bye" I said as he walked out the door.
"Well Nugget, I guess it's just you and me boy" I said as our schnauzer danced around my feet.
**A few hours passed**
I sat around most of the day. Most of the time by the window. Nugget fell asleep on my legs. I like to watch him sleep. He snores loudly. Before long, my mother's truck pulled in. Ray was in the passenger's seat. I'm surprised he is still here. I walked down stairs to the living room and sat on the loveseat. The door handle turned and in came my mom and Ray. She was wearing a short black strapless dress. Her cleavage was showing way too much. The dress barely covered her butt. She was way to revealing.
"Hey, baby" my mom said flinging her things on the couch.
I waved hi. I didn't want to do anymore.
"Where is your brother?" she asked wobbling to the couch
"Leeah's house" I mumbled.
"Happy New Year baby", she said as she kissed my forehead. Her breath smelled like alcohol.
"We are going upstairs" she said grabbing Rays arm, tugging it forward.
"Whatever." I said quietly.
They walked upstairs to my mother's bedroom. I heard banging on the walls upstairs.
**Phone Ringing**
"Hello?" I said.
"Hey sis, whatcha doing?" he asked.
"I'm listening to Ray and Mom bang on the walls, you?" I said totally serious.
"Are you serious?" he asked laughing hysterically.
"Yep. Totally serious."I said.
"Well I was calling to tell you that I won't be home for awhile, I'm staying the night here, do you wanna come?" he asked.
"No, I'm okay, you have fun." I said trying to sound happy.
"You know what, I will come home, and I don't want you to be alone on New Year's" he said.
"No, No I will be fine, I have Nugget.
"Well okay, if you're sure" he said.
"But I have to go, Leeah is waiting" he added.
"Okay, I love you Alec" I said quietly.
"I love you too sis, bye" he said and hung up.
"Bye" I whispered.
**A few more hours, around 11:50 p.m**
For the past few hours I have sat and watched the sun set. I also went in Alec's backpack and copied his algebra.
I found a bag of popcorn in the cabinet. I popped it and went back to my window. 2 minutes before another terrible year.
Nugget sat by my feet, hoping he would get a bite
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HAPPY NEWYEAR! The fireworks started and I could see the bright colors through the trees.
"Happy freaking new year Nugget" I said softly as I ate a piece of popcorn.
"Another year of hell" I added.
I fell asleep soon after.
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