I had quickly finished my math homework when I heard my mom coming up the steps. I bolted as fast as I could to the door to open it for my mom. Shaking, I put on a fake smile and opened the door just as my mom was coming up the final step.

"Hey mom, how was your day?"

"Shut the fuck up Dani I have a headache," she scolded shoving her bags into my arms, nearly knocking me over. I scurried off to put the things down in the kitchen and pulled out a glass and filled it with water for her. I brought it over to her but she just knocked it out of my hands. I could hear it shatter on the floor and reflexively stepped back.

"Can't you get the hint? I don't want to see you right now. Please get out," she snapped. I stood there shocked for a moment. "Are you deaf?" she yelled. "Or just stupid?"

"I-I-"

"You are such a disappointment." My breath caught in my throat. She said that to me nearly every day, but it still hurt. And I knew that it wasn't the worst of it. I couldn't help but feel angry. I clenched my fists.

"I didn't do anything!"

"That's the point Danigore! You're useless! You're not worth anything! I should've aborted you when I had the chance. I should've gotten rid of you!" Don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry. My eyes were burning from the tears I was trying to keep in. But I wasn't just upset. I was pissed. I was tired of hearing this shit every day. I was tired of feeling unsafe in my own house. It wasn't fair!

"If you wanted to get rid of me, then why didn't you? You got rid of Christina! You got rid of dad!"

"Don't bring them into this."

"Why not? Are you ashamed of them too?" I knew I was only making things worse, but I couldn't control myself.

"GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!" She screamed at me.

"Gladly." I picked up my bag and stormed out the door. Fuck her.

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Clare's POV

I left Degrassi and started walking to the dot. Jeez it was cold out. I pulled my coat tight around me. It was supposed to be freezing tonight. I had turned the corner when I saw a girl out of the corner of my eye. She had long black hair and looked like she was in tears. Dani?

()()()

Dani's POV

The girl named Clare was walking towards me. Shit. Game face, Bitch. I took a deep breath and quickly wiped my eyes. I stopped at the street corner and pulled out a hand mirror. I applied some eyeliner and lip gloss and checked to make sure my face wasn't all splotchy before I put it away. When Clare came over, I plastered on a smile.

"Dani?"

"Oh. Hey Clare. What's up?"

"Are you okay? You looked like you were crying…"

"I'm fine. You're eyes must be playing tricks on you."

"I know what I saw. You were wiping your eyes…"

"I got an eyelash in them." I laughed. "Jeez Clare, there's no need to overreact."

"I guess…" You're getting surprisingly good at this, Danigore. Practice makes perfect, right?

"Hey I have to go… I'll talk to you later?"

"Yea, ok. Are you sure you're alright?" Clare looked worried, so I gave her a dismissive laugh.

"I'm fine, Clare. You don't have to worry."

"Ok." She said, and walked away. I sighed and continued walking to the CAMH. I walked in and immediately spotted a lady working at reception.

"Umm, excuse me?" I asked. She looked up and smiled.

"Hello dear, how may I help you?"

"I'm Danigore. I was hoping to see Christina Black, please?"

"Are you related to Christina?" I nodded.

"She's my sister."


It may be cruel to end it there but their conversation is really long so… yea. I'm sorry I'll update soon but I thought it was better to get something out there than nothing. Let me know.

xoxo,

Logan