The One and Only
Chapter 3: Friends
Black Twisted Soul
Disclaimer: Don't own Holes or Mudvayne.
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Zero was speechless.
"That's not it." I told him. I lifted my shirt revealing only my back, he saw more marks. Like the stab wounds, burn marks, and huge bruises I received earlier that week.
"That's horrible." he mumbled.
He could see some of the cuts and stab wounds were bleeding slightly.
"I'm used to it." I dropped my shirt back down.
"You just let him do it!" I'm guessing he was shocked.
"Not much I can do." I raised my voice a little I left the tent before he could say anything else.
I felt guilty for raising my voice at him, so I went back to apologize. "I'm sorry Zero. I shouldn't have yelled at you."
"It alright Kayla." he smiled. How come I don't have a nickname yet? "And don't worry. I won't tell anyone your secret."
"Thanks Zero. You are truly a friend." Great a sappy moment.
"Let's head to the Rec room."
On the way to the Rec room I started singing again. In case you haven't found out yet, I LOVE to sing. This time my favorite Mudvayne song.
'What have I done?
Where have I come from?
When I burnt the backs with the sun through a glass did I
seal the loss that's become me?
Feeling undone
What have I become?
When I turned my back on you I turned my back on myself
And became this machine
Thoughtlessness, Selflessness, Hopelessness, Arrogant
I feel it on the inside
Twisting and contorting
Memory has shaped me once again
Still feel you one the inside
Biting through and stinging
Will I ever forget to remember?'
A smile formed on Zero's face. I think he likes the way I sing too. I think I suck at singing. But if people like my singing and I don't care if I look like an idiot acting like myself, than why not. When we reached the Rec room, it was full of orange. Now I know why I hate orange. The rest of D-tent were playing pool. ZigZag, Caveman, and X-Ray VS everyone else. I don't know who was winning but Zero and me went over to watch. They suck really bad. My grandpa could play better and he's blind!
Later that night Mom made us sit in a circle for counseling. I don't think I'm that insane. He went around the circle asking the boys some dumb questions. Then it was my turn.
"Kayla… Why don't you tell us what you like to do for fun?" Thank god he asked that question.
"Hurt people, make threats, draw, sing, think of ways to hurt people, um… hurt people, and not sit down for counseling with you. Cause I don't think I'm that crazy. Maybe I should be the counselor to help with your mental problems. " I had to tell them that. I didn't want to be around Mom. Too damn perky.
The boys laughed when I told Mom he had mental problems.
"Well that's… nice." He wasn't expecting my answer.
"Isn't it?" My smartass mouth will get me into trouble someday.
He finally left and it was time for bed. At least I don't have to listen to him for the night. Or what's left of it. Once I was sure Mom was far away I popped open a cold Coke. Maybe I should have waited till everyone was sleeping. Oh well. I fell asleep shortly after finishing my Coke.
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At lunch the next day I walked up to Zero after I got my lunch.
"You want my crackers?" I asked him. They weren't very good.
He just shook his head no. I just shrugged and started digging again.
"Hey Kayla! Do you really like to hurt people?" I heard Armpit ask.
Why so random? "Yes, and only if they piss me off."
"She's saying don't get on her nerves!" Squid told him.
I saw a shadow appear over me as I was digging. Zero. I could tell from the length of his shadow. Kinda sad.
"Why were you crying last night?" he whispered.
What was he talking about? He must of heard me talking when I had the night mare last night.
"I'll tell you later."
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Another chapter done. Was it good?