Dakota
No one really knows this about my sister but she has a few...issues. She has some mental difficulties. Basically, she's crazy. A few years ago, she was removed from the house to get treatment at this asylum that was ridiculously far away. I was a mess when she was gone but I knew she needed it. Dawn is bipolar, schizophrenic, has ADHD and a slight case of OCD. It's a lot but it's part of who she is. I say because this because she's actually a closet genius. Technically she isn't supposed to be in high school.
I know what your thinking. She's supposed to be in college but she wants to stay with me and do the college stuff from home. The work she does in school is kind of like an addition to what she already knows but it doesn't bother either of us because she's my personal tutor. But I'll get back to that later because right now, the schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have kicked in and Dawn is seeing red.
"Guys we need to move, like now" I said
They both looked confused. "Why?"
"I'll tell you in a minute, just go" I said while trying to get them as far away as possible.
Thankfully they followed me over to their table and I put my stuff down.
"So are going to tell us why had to move?" asked Kacey
" I didn't you two being collateral damage."
"To what?" asked Zander
"My sister's rage. Long story short, she's about to destroy Molly"
"Oh I have got to see this" said a girl with brown hair that was smiling.
"I don't follow" said Kacey
"You heard Molly insult my sister, right?" They both nodded.
"Well, she insulted my sister. My sister is crazy with a short fuse. Put those together and somebody is getting hurt."
"Oh"
Fortunately for me and Molly, Principal Turner was coming.
Dawn
I was ready to tear her head off. I guess she figured out she was in trouble because she started backing up. Her face had turned pale and looked as if she was going to start crying.
I had this creepy smirk on my face but I didn't care. I wasn't even doing it on purpose, it was coming from a certain part of my brain. I wanted so much to choke her but I knew I shouldn't for many reasons like I didn't want people to see me as the psycho girl, not wanting to embarrass my sister or to get in trouble and also I knew that I had plenty of time to hurt her so I just focused on scaring the shit out of her.
Principal Turner was coming and he had a teacher with him. I guess somebody told him that there was a scene in the cafeteria. They looked nervous.
When they got close to us, they slowed down a little.
"Dawn, you don't have to do this."
"Do what?" I asked without taking my eyes off of Molly.
"Lose control and do something you'll regret"
I stopped walking and looked at him. "If I was going to do anything to her, I would've done it already" I crossed my arms and looked at her. "You should be glad you're still standing. You won't be as lucky if you piss me off again."
The teacher guided Molly away. Principal Turner relaxed.
"Ms. Lockhart -" he started but I cut him off.
"Don't say a word. I already know what your going to say. Sir, I'm a lunatic. Not stupid."
"I was going to say thank you. I know I should've given you the benefit of the doubt due to your past treatment and how you present yourself but I didn't want to take any risks."
"It's fine. I know I'm a lot to handle but I will behave accordingly. However, I can't honestly promise that I won't snap from time to time."
"I understand and I'll cut you some slack. Have a good day." he said and left.
I went back to my table and sat down. I could see my sister not too far away at another table with Kacey, Zander and some other people. I checked the time. There were a few minutes before lunch was over and I had study hall next so I decided to go to the library early.
Collecting my things I headed over to Dakota.
"Hi"
She stood up with a grin and crossed her arms while leaning on the table. "Hey"
She was just looking at me. "What?"
"Nothing. It's just that I was expecting to see blood. What happened?" she said
I shrugged. "I'm that much of a loose cannon?" I asked.
"You never know when it comes to you"
I rolled my eyes.
"Oh Dawn, this Stevie, Nelson, and Kevin. They're the other members of Gravity 5."
"Hey" said the two boys.
"Hey, I wished you would've beat Molly's ass." said Stevie
I laughed. "It was a thought. I let her off with a warning so we'll see."
"No way. You threatened Molly and got away with it?" asked Kacey
"I guess"
"Then it's settled. Your sitting over here from now on. I won't have to hear her dumbass comments anymore when she passes by." Kacey said beaming
"Ok well, it was nice meeting you guys. I have to go."
"Where?" asked Dakota
"The library. I have study hall. Which leads to me to my question, can anybody tell me where it is?" I asked.
Zander stood up. "I have study hall too. We could go there together, if that's alright with you."
I could feel my cheeks burning. What the hell is wrong with me today?
"Sure, thanks"
"Cool" he smiled
"What do you have next, Kodi?"
She checked her schedule and groaned. "Art"
"You'll be fine. Don't be late"
She snorted and waved me off.
I turned back to Zander. "Can we go?"
"Yea. See you guys later." he said to the others
I waved bye to everyone and left with Zander.
Zander
I'm completely freaking out right now. I'm going to be alone with her for a whole hour. AN HOUR. What the hell am I supposed to do?
We were walking side by side not saying a word. I don't know if it was awkward for her but it was for me.
"So, how has your first day been so far?" I ask her
"Fine, I guess. After all it is school."
"School can be interesting. You just have to make it fun."
"You have a point. So how you do make it fun?"
"Music."
"Of course. Being in a band and all, you would have a thing for music, wouldn't you?"
"I guess you could say that" he said with a grin
At the library, I held the door open for her. "After you"
"Thanks"
The library was...empty. I didn't even see the librarian. I saw her heading over to a table surrounded with couches secluded behind a set of bookshelves in the corner. She put her stuff down and took out a book and her iPod. I was so busy looking at her, I didn't hear her calling my name.
"Huh?"
"Aren't you going to sit?"
"Right" I sit across from her and take out my Chemistry notes to study for my test later this week. I could faintly hear music coming from Dawn's iPod. Soon I got tired of studying and decided to see what she was doing. Dawn was listening to the music and every now and then she would write something down.
I tapped on her book. She looked up me. I motioned for her to take the earplug out of her ear.
"Yea?"
"Whatcha doin'?"
"Writing"
"Whatcha writing?"
She giggled. "Lyrics"
"Like for a song?"
"Pretty much"
"Mind if I take a look?"
"Not at all"
I got up and sat next her. She handed me the book. I liked the lyrics but I really couldn't catch the rhythm of it.
"Can you sing it to me?" I asked her
She nodded.
(Just so you know, I'll be using some songs made by actual people to speed up my updates.)
Avril Lavigne - Alice
Trippin' out
Spinnin' around
I'm underground
I fell down
Yeah, I fell down
I'm freaking out
Where am I now?
Upside down
And I can't stop it now
It can stop me now, oh oh
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
I'll play the game
But I can't stay
I've got my head on straight
And I'm not gonna change
I'm not gonna change
I win the race
Keep up with the pace
Today's the day
That I start to pray
You can't get in my way, no
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
I found myself in Wonderland
Get back on my feet again
Is this real?
Is it pretend?
I'll take a stand until the end
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, And I won't cry
"How was that?" she asked after she finished.
"Wow" was all I could say
"So...did you like it?"
"Yea, it's amazing. You have a really beautiful voice."
She blushed. "Thank you"
"Your welcome. What made you write that?"
"Um...I was diagnosed with a couple of mental illnesses. And it's basically saying that I won't let anything or anyone stop me from living the way I want and being myself."
"I can understand that. Can I ask you something?"
"Sure"
"What's it like?"
"What?"
"What's it like being you?"
When I asked her that she looked sad. "Being me is like, living in a movie. Sometimes it's seem like I'm not there and I can see myself but then again it looks like someone else. Having so many different moods and personalities, almost as if I'm different people."
She stopped talking and just sat staring at nothing.
"I'm sorry if I upset you." I said quickly
Her head popped up she looked shocked. "No it's not that. Nobody's asked me that before. Thank you."
"Oh, no problem"
And at that moment I realized something. I always wanted to be there for her, to be the one that made her happy and smile.
We talked for the rest of the period until she had to go to Chemistry. Dawn and I walked out of the library together and paused at the end of the hall.
"Do you want me to walk you to your class?" I asked her
She thought about it for a second. "You want to?"
"Yea. It isn't a problem. I don't have a class right now."
"Ok"
The halls weren't crowded yet so we were by ourselves except for the occasional person. I walked with her up to the door.
"So I guess I'll see you later?" I ask
"Of course."
I smiled. "Bye"
"Bye Zander" she said and disappeared into the lab.
I swear she'll be the death of me, I thought. I turned around and headed towards the band room.