"Anna!" I woke up to the sound of my "father" yelling at me downstairs. Isint that the best sound to wake up to? i thought sarcastically, "Coming" i yelled, i quickly wiped the drool off my chin and i quickly brushed my hair into 2 braids, my foster dad Gerald dosent like me being dirty, because he's scared CPS might come to check on us.
I ran down the stairs and i could see my father in the living room standing. I was surprised yet scared he was standing glaring at me, but he was sober. "here's your registration form for California high school, turn it in and then wash the laundry, go to the supermarket and then go buy me some more beer." he quickly turned around and sat on his chair, he started clicking through the shows. "Why are you still here?!" his voice boomed through the house i said sorry and ran up the stairs.
I changed into a light blue, long sleeved shirt. I wore long sleeve due to Gerald grabbing my wrists too tight last week and their were wrap-around bruises on my wrists.I also put on some faded blue jeans and my black combat boots. Brushing my hair in the mirror i hesitantly look at myself, i pretty much avoided the mirror since i thought i personally looked hideous. I had long strawberry-blond hair that reached mid-waist, and blue green eye's.I had once platinum blond streak in my hair and I've never known why. People always think i dyed it but it never grows out so it cant be dye'd.
I quickly looked away and braided my hair into two braids.i run down stairs and grab the laundry bag and the school registration packet and the money he left on the counter. I still don't know what my father does since i see him drinking beer all day but hey! i don't really care as long as i eat everyday. I ran out the door and got into my bike. Last week, I attacked a basket in the front of the bike. That's why i have the bruises on my wrists Gerald came out saying that i was so lazy i couldn't even carry the groceries in my hand. I just waited till he walked back in. I remember that i finished and just lay in my room all day after that,I shook my head at the memory.
I hoped on my bike and headed toward the school it was only 4 blocks away so i got there in no time. Their was a mailbox out the school so i just dropped it in there, i didn't wanna be in those hallways where someone else could hurt me. I sped off towards the Super Market and bought only the essentials like: eggs, milk bread and other things like that.
I Then went to go wash the laundry, It would take 10 min. to wash and dry so I sighed and went to asked a friend that worked their if she could take care of the clothe's "Hey Elsa!" Her platinum blond head whipped around to see me and her face broke into a smile "Hey Ann! What's up?" I smiled at the nickname, it was nice to be treated nicely by at least one person "the usual, Hey could you take care of my clothes? i have to run a quick errand" Elsa was the only friend i had and she knew i had a hard time asking people for help so her eye's quickly lit up by the offer "sure Ann, i have to sweep the floor anyways" With that I walk out and head toward circle k to buy the beer.
For some reason the people there never ask me for my ID when i go buy the beer.I walk in and the lady nods her head at me, she's an old woman and she never seems to retire, i head to the back and grab two pack's of 24's of bud-light. I go to the front to pay, i quickly look at my watch and i notice 7 minutes have passed, eh i'll have to wait a little, beats being at home. As i'm about to walk out someone pull's the door as soon as i was about to push it, i fell forward with the beer still in my hands and i hit the person in the face. From the floor i look up and i see a boy about my age, he has Completely dark brown hair that has frost on top and it make's The sharp features on his face look even Harsher. his nose is red by what i'm thinking of how cold it is outside He has a huge mark on his face and i stare at him in horror. He lift's his hand and i quickly shut my eyes and cower away into the corner, i wait for the blows but they never arrive.