Chapter 14
Chloe's POV
I woke up at 11:00 AM, brushed my teeth and hair, then walked drowsily downstairs. I had a huge headache. I walked into the kitchen, grabbed the carton of orange juice, and chugged until I noticed my parents staring at me from the living room. I slowly closed the carton and put it away.
I went back upstairs to change into something when I got a text from Aly, reminding me that we were supposed to hang out today. Shoot. I totally forgot. I texted her back saying that I had a headache and that I would at least try to make it.
I took a couple of pills of Advil and lay down on my bed for a while. I jolted awake when my parents yelled at me to get downstairs. I slowly walked downstairs, still trying to wake myself up completely. Their next sentence woke me up loud and clear. "How did you get a D on your History test and not tell us?!" yelled mom. I literally saw a vein popping out of her forehead.
I was sick and tired of all of this. "Tell you?! You guys would have exploded just like you are doing right now."
"Did you think we wouldn't find out? I'm sure you're smarter than that," said dad stentorianly.
"I knew you would. But I just didn't care. Okay? I don't care anymore."
"Did you even think about how this would affect your GPA? It's going to drop now. How are you expecting to be valedictorian?" said mom. "And all of these parties you've been going to. It's crazy. You aren't allowed to go to those anymore. You're going to have to work hard to bring your grades back up."
"What?" I couldn't believe this." Being valedictorian isn't what I want. I don't care about my grades. I never did. You both pushed me my entire life, and frankly, I'm freakin' tired of putting up with you both! I don't want to be 'smart' okay? I want to be loved. I bet you both don't even know what that is," I shook my head.
"You know, I have felt nothing but hate from the both of you since I was born. I don't know what I did, but I'm not going to apologize for it. You two don't even deserve to be parents the way you've been treating me. So I would greatly appreciate it if you would just leave me alone already!"
"That is not how you talk to us, young lady," said dad sternly.
"I will talk to you however I want. It's a free country, and I'm a free person. You can't control me anymore," I said, fearlessly looking into their eyes.
My mom was furious. She raised her hand and smacked my face so hard I thought my head would fall off. Instead, my cheek became numb. Tears spilled from my eyes as I ran out of the house."Wait!" mom called after me. But I didn't listen.
Austin's POV
I was in the kitchen the entire time my parents and Chloe were fighting. I wanted to intervene, to stand up for Chloe, but I didn't know what to say. When my mom slapped her, and she ran off crying, I'd had enough. I walked straight up to both of my parents and said, "She's right. You two don't deserve to be parents. How could you even touch her?" I looked at my mom, disgusted.
"Austin, don't," warned my dad.
"Don't what?" I asked. "Tell you the truth? Fine. I won't. You two are the best parents a child could ever have. Forcing their children into doing things, hurting them physically and emotionally, being unfair, and thinking it's all okay. You should just get the 'Parent's of the Year Award' for how great you are," I said sarcastically. "Does that make you feel better about yourselves?" I asked hoarsely.
I ran upstairs to my room and left my parents downstairs in shock. I texted Chloe that everything would be okay and that she should come back home, but I never got a reply.
Chloe's POV
I drove to Aly's house while crying hysterically along with that headache that didn't want to go away. I needed my best friend to comfort me right now. I finally stood up to my parents yet nothing changed. I'm sure they were still going to treat me badly no matter what.
I parked in her driveway and grabbed a few napkins to wipe my face a little then knocked on the door. She should have been home. We were supposed to meet up here to hang out anyway. I turned the door knob and went inside. It was odd that the door was unlocked. Maybe she left it open just in case I showed up.
I walked upstairs and turned right. The door to her room was half open, and I heard voices coming from inside. It was a guy, but I was 100% sure it wasn't her dad. I slowly opened the door a little and saw Aly and Drew. He was holding her and looked like he was about to kiss her.
I gasped and walked backwards in horror. Aly must've heard me because she freed herself from his arms and ran towards me. "Chloe, it's not what it looks like. Please just listen to me."
"How could you?" I asked disgusted, tears forming in my eyes once again.
"Just listen," she begged.
I shook my head and ran back outside towards my car. Aly ran after me, but there was nothing she could do. I didn't want to speak to her.
Aly's POV
I ran after Chloe but couldn't catch up. I went back to my room, feeling completely guilty. I should've told her about me and Drew sooner. I was a horrible friend.
"What was that all about?" asked Drew.
"Oh nothing…" I lied. He grabbed me by the waist with his muscular arms and pulled me close then kissed me.
Chloe's POV
First my parents now my best friend. The people that I should be able to trust and depend on but apparently I couldn't. Everyone in my life was a backstabber.
I was crying even more. It all made sense now. Aly and Drew always talked to each other secretly and had special eye contact. It wasn't me that Drew was staring at at the party. It was Aly. She was standing right next to me. She always got awkward and defensive when I talked about him. How could I have been so stupid? I hate my parents, I hate Aly, and I hate li-
Crash! Suddenly, everything became a blur.
A/N- *gasp* What'll happen next? Comment/favorite/follow and maybe you'll find out ;)