A/N: So I decided to focus this chapter on family struggles and inner demons. I think the finale of Amy/Val's little plot will be next chapter and might take up the whole thing,so feel free to skip if it is.
Also sorry if anyone seems out of character it's kinda hard to focus on each individual when you have to remember the personality of about eighty something. Anyway...On With The Story!
Trent's P.O.V
I hear the shouting downstairs again. Every night I hear the same thing: my mother arguing with my father over who knows what. Suddenly there was the unmistakable sound of a slap and then my mother crying. I sigh. Ever since things have gotten more stressful in my father's job,he and my mother have been arguing non-stop. He's also been cheating on her with some girl called Tiffany.
I really don't want anyone at school finding out or it'll be hell. I silently step to the landing just after the stairs.
"Trent!"I hear my father yell. Just great. He probably wants to blame me something he did wrong. I obediently trudge down the stairs and stand in front of him.
"Yes father,"I say trying not to whimper.
"Did you tell your mother about Tiffany?"He glared at me.
"O-of course not,"I smiled knowing what was going to come next,"Why would I?"
"Lies!"He spat grabbing me by the collar,"Don't you fucking DARE lie at me! Now did you tell your mother about Tiffany?!"
"No,"I say back firmly,"I'm not lying. Why would I lie to you?"
"Worthless piece of shit!"My dad slapped me across the face. It stung and I felt tears prick at my eyes. I just stared straight back at him determined;if he was going to blame me or mother for Tiffany then I'll show him how wrong he is.
"Travis no!"My mother tried to pull me from his grasp. He just pushed her away,like she was nothing more than a fly.
"Stay back bitch!"My father snapped.
"No!"She got up and slapped him across the face,causing him to let go of me,"You're meant to be his father Travis,not his abuser! Grow up!"
"You fucking-"He stopped as she dragged him to the door.
"Get the fuck out my house!"She yelled,"I'm done! Go live with your skanky little whore Tiffany! She'll definitely treat you better than your wife and son!"
"Linda I'm-"He began.
"No I'm done!"She slammed the door. "Come back when you've changed,"She yelled at the door and then hugged me,"I'm so sorry Trent!"
"No I am,"I hugged her back,"I should've just lied so you wouldn't get hurt."
"No sweetie,"She hugged me tighter,"I should've seen what a jackass he was sooner. We'll sort it out tomorrow."
"That's fine,"I say starting to go upstairs.
"Oh and Trent,"She smiled.
"Yeah,"I say.
"Thank you,"She smiled even more.
"For what?"I asked genuinely confused.
"For being such a wonderful son,"She laughed,"Even after what just happened you still stuck up for me. Thanks."
I smiled back at her and then went to my room. How was I gonna hide this at school? Gwen and her friends already think I'm a cheating douchebag. I sigh. Maybe I'll just try and act normal. Yeah act normal...
Taylor's P.O.V
"So we've agreed on divorcing,right?"I heard Daddy say.
"Yes,"I heard my mum sigh,"I think it's for the best."
I gasp as I hear this. If my parents divorce then I'll have less money,bragging rights and attention. Who cares anyway? If Daddy takes me I'll be fine but if my mum does then I'll throw a fit.
"So which one of us takes Taylor?"I heard my mum say.
"You do I guess,"My dad replied,"I don't think I can raise her on my own,but I want to have her every weekend."
"Sure,"I hear my mum say,"We'll contact our lawyers immediately."
"Great,"I heard his reply,"Now we've got to tell Taylor."
I stood there in shock. My daddy was leaving me with my mum. She was practically useless when it came down to domestics and let's not mention the income she makes. Only two hundred grand a year! While my daddy brings in close to five hundred grand. I sigh as I silently walk to my room.
No more lavish gifts,less pocket money and possibly dealing with my piece of shit mum for a few more years...Wait what am I saying?! This is my last year of high school,I'll be in collage next year. Goodbye useless slut mum and hello sweet sweet adulthood and freedom.
I drift off to sleep,dreaming of all the new experiences that awaited me in collage. Maybe my parents divorcing wasn't such a bad thing...
Val's P.O.V
I sat across from Cameron in the library. School had just finished and he was asking me a series of questions about personal things and such. Not too personal just kinda like a doctor and patient personal. I felt more like a patient than a guinea pig to be honest.
"So Val can you tell me how you came to exist?"Cam looked at me,pen and paper at the ready.
"Well it was around fourteen years ago.."I sighed,"I went to my friends' birthday party and my dad blamed me for things I didn't do. When we got home he told Amy to go upstairs and then dragged me to the basement. He then got his leather belt with the heavy buckle and beat me,leaving me a bruised and bloody mess. I was so scared and afraid at the time,but at the same time I was infuriated . Without thinking I..I reacted."
"What did you do?"He pressed on,"Was it serious?"
"In a way,yes,"I replied wincing at the memory,"I slapped him across the face in fury. And that's when I was snapped. I was broken in two: Amy and Val. I never asked to be the bad side,I was just the side that wanted to protect the little girl that was in pain. I just wanted us to be happy."
I look at him tears glistening in my eyes. He gave me a small smile as he wrote down my story.
"Well maybe if you explain to Amy she might forgive and forget,"He offered.
"I wish.."I trailed off,"I tried before and she accused me of lying...No one will give me a second chance. Not even her."
"I did,"Cam smiled,"Zoey,Mike,Jasmine,Dawn,Shawn and a bunch of others did."
"It's different,"I buried my face in my hands,"In our mind everyone's so oppressing. Once you're seen in one way they only see you as that."
"Well maybe if we sort this out you two could join again,"Cam went back to his doctor mode,"This condition was caused by an act of selflessness so maybe it can be fixed by it."
"Maybe..."I trailed off,"Anyway do you have anymore questions?"
"Yes just one,"Cam looked over his paper,"Do you regret the things you've done in the past?"
I thought long and herd before answering. Did I really regret them? They did split me and Amy up. But then again we wouldn't be the personalities we are today without those event happening...
"No,"I say shocking him and me at the same time,"I don't. Without me doing all those negative things we'd still be the broken-down and abused little girl that felt she had no way out. I'm proud of what I've done because it saved us."
Cam nodded,a small tear falling down his face as he wrote my answer down.
"I think that's enough for me to go off for today,"He said packing his things,"We'll discuss the rest tomorrow."
I nodded in agreement getting my bag and cardigan.
"Thanks Cam,"I said,waving as I left.
"No problem,"He replied,"Oh! and Val."
"Yeah,"I answered.
"You're not the monster everyone makes you out to be,"He called back.
I just smiled as I thought of the words he just said. I'm really not a monster. I walked out of the main building still smiling,until something made it fade.
"Val,"He nodded towards me.
"Mal,"I grimaced,"What do you want? I've put all that trouble making bullshit behind me." Sure I was still mischievous but not in a bad way.
"Well let's just say if you don't abide by my rules someone's gonna pay,"He whispered into my ear.
"W-what!"I gulped,"Who?"
"You and all the personalities inside your mind,"He smirked,"So either follow my lead or end up forgotten. Permanently."
I shuddered at the thought. Him killing me?! But I don't want to show everyone that side of me,I want them to see me as the selfless and brave personality I am. But if I don't all of those innocent personalities and traits will die. Why me!
"Fine,"I say but he was gone. "Fuck you Mal,"I mutter under my breath,"Go rot in Hell. How could Mike have such a dark personality inside of him? I wonder if he's actually that bad at all."
Face-palming for thinking Mal could be in anything like me,I walked back home. Only a few days to go until Amy gains control and I die.
Heather's P.O.V
Why did my little shit of a brother call the cops on me?! Now my parents are making me join the school newspaper to help 'contribute to the school community' as punishment. Contribute to the school community my ass! They only want me out of the house for longer and keep me from using my credit as often.
I groan as I walk into the newspaper club room. Scarlett,Dawn,B,Cody and Sierra were sitting at a table and discussing what they should add in this weeks edition. Urgh my parents could've chosen a better club. I mean this one's full of nerds,geeks and stalkers!
"So I think we should put this in the gossip column this week cause-"Cody told Sierra.
"Uh hm!"I interrupt loudly.
"Heather!"Sierra squealed coming up to hug me.
"Hi Sierra!"I fake sweetness. Somehow this girl thinks I'm sweet as honey.
"What are you doing here?"Scarlett took off her glasses and cleaned the lenses with her jumper sleeve.
"Isn't it obvious?"I say still faking.
"You can drop the fakeness,Heather,"Dawn gave me a small smile.
"Fine!"I groan,"My parents put me in this dumb ass club,but then I heard something about gossip and well since I'm part of the club I could contribute."
"Sounds fine with me,"Cody smiled,"As long as you don't do anything to over the top."
"Trust me I won't,"I say sitting next to Sierra. If I'm smart about this I could use my position on the club to gain assets.
The other three members glared at me. They already knew about how bad I could get and they could see right through me.
"So where do we start?"I ask Sierra ignoring the glares I got from across the table.
"Well first we get some gossip from the post box,"She then got out a small box filled with notes,"Then we see if it's good enough for the paper and put it in the latest article."
I get a note and read it: Courtney has a huge crush on Trent and was seen staring at him during Science and was talking about him in her sleep saying (Word for word) 'Oh Trent. I wish I could tell you really...but I can't choose between you and D-Agh! (She woke up) Are you recording me while I'm sleeping!" Got this while having a sleepover at a friends thought you'd like to know. Oh and if you want the recording go on YouTube it's called Girl gets caught sleep talking about boy.
"Wow,"I say speechless. This really was some A class stuff. Then an idea snaked it's way into my head. While Sierra wasn't watching,I slipped a few notes into my bag. Why be violent and threatening,when you only need a small note of paper and the right skills to get the allies and respect you deserve.
A/N: So yeah. Last chapter not really to do with family or inner demons but whatev. Anyway hope you guys liked it! Heather's gonna gain some power now and I might do some scenes where Duncan's bullying Harold cause there wasn't much of that. Maybe a face-off between Alejandro and Justin cause their both gorgeous eye-candy. More of Taylor and Trent plots and like said trying to fill out the year until graduation which isn't too far off.
Lindsay,Kitty and Beth plot is coming soon! I'll continue the Dave and Ezekiel one too but I can't promise much. I'll also finish the Amy/Val thing after adding a little tension with Mal and I've got so many ideas! But I will write a sequel so that's something to look forward to.
I just don't know how long this one'll be though so it could take a while. I didn't expect it to be more than twenty chapters long but I'm happy!
That being said hope y'all having a nice day. Hope you enjoyed! Till next Dramalings,
D.L.D
P.S. Sorry for any grammatical or spelling errors if there are any,which there probably were.
