No one else

Part 2

Toni's POV
I wake up to my alarm that I set last night. I always have to start my day with a run. I usually go before everyone else wakes, so on my way out I am quiet.

I run for about 45+ minutes every morning. I've done it since I was named captain of the basketball team. My day is not the same without a run.

When I return to Martha's house everyone is still asleep so I decide to get a quick shower in. After about 25 minutes I'm out the shower getting dressed in my normal sweatpants, a shirt, and crocks. I made sure to dress comfortably since me and Martha decided to stay in today.

Martha has been my best friend since 8th grade. Being that I never had a sibling she is the best sister I could have asked for. Not the mention how wonderful her parents are. With my mom being in and out of rehab and my dad being absent, they are all I have and I love them with everything in me.

I don't say the L word a lot because I feel so many people say it without actually meaning it. Hell I barely know what love is. Between family problems and past relationships it's too much to keep up with. So many people leave. They just fucking leave, and then I'm left with the memory of what I use to be to them. I have so much built up anger that I blame my parents for. It's the reason why I find myself in so many problems today. I don't allow anyone to love me, not because I don't want too, but because I don't believe anyone could love someone like me. It's honestly just fucked up.

Martha brings me out of my daze when she knocks on the bathroom door.

"Toni you in there"

"Yea my fault i'll be right out"

"No it's okay take your time"

After brushing my teeth and washing my face I'm out within 5 minutes.

I find Martha in her room sitting on her bed.

"Hey you" I say before she looks up and smiles.

"Good morning.. how was your run?" she ask.

"Good it was hot though. Even for a summer day" I say while we laugh together.

"Well I think we should start packing, so that we could grab some lunch before our summer getaway" Martha says.

Her parents thought it would be a good idea to send us to summer camp. Mrs. Blackburn said that it popped up as a ad and she thought it was a good idea. I don't know how I feel about it. I'm not mad at the idea because it's not like I have shit here waiting for me this summer. Plus Martha tagging along doesn't seem like such a bad thing. Before going to deep into thought I nod and go to room to start packing.

30 minutes later I am done. If Im being honest I just threw shit in the suitcase. I hope I packed enough clothing. If not I'm sure Martha won't mind lending me a outfit or two. The only things I have left are my toothbrush, phone charger, headphones, and toothpaste, but I'll pack those things tomorrow morning.

Less than 10 minutes after I'm done packing I see a text from Martha that reads

"I'm gonna tidy up a little bit. My mom wants a few house chores done before we leave. When I'm finished it'll probably be noon or later.. we can grab lunch then"

I reply back telling her that I'll help.

Cleaning took longer than we both expected. When Martha said a few things I didn't mean she meant the whole house, but anything for Mrs. Blackburn.

By time we finished it's 4. Considering we cleaned the house from head to toe the timing begins to make more senses.

Martha and I are both winded from cleaning all day. While we rested on the couch we bickered over who got to choose what we ate. Since it was already 4 we decided to just get something for dinner. We finally agreed that Chipotle sounded good.

We both have our permit, but not our license so Mrs. Blackburn had to tag along. Once we arrived I ordered a burrito while Martha ordered a bowl. Mrs. Blackburn decided to just eat something a home.

As soon as we get back to Martha's we go to the dinning table to eat. I am starving which is reasonable being that I haven't ate anything today. At the table Mrs. Blackburn makes small talk by asking me and Martha how we feel about tomorrow. I respond by saying I'm nervous, but excited while Martha expresses her excitement for meeting new people.

After we eat we stay downstairs and watch the movie Us. I love horror movies so of course I enjoyed it. The plot twist at the end was amazing! I laughed most of the time though because of how Martha was practically shitting her pants. When the movie ends it's 9. Me and Martha say goodnight to Mrs. & Mr. Blackburn before going upstairs.

We decide to have a sleepover in Martha's room. Since it was our last night in the house we thought it would be fun. We sit in comfortable silence on our phones until we both drift off to sleep.

heyy guys i hope y'all are enjoying this. ik i'm not the best writer so lmk if y'all want me to continue updating this. 💗