𝘖𝘩, 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘴𝘦.

Off, Around The Bend.

I pulled on my hoodie strings. Today was the worst day of my life. I just wanted to..Go home. I was so sick of school. I hated it here. I wish everyone would just go away already.

I sighed, walking to my house and sitting on the front porch.

They were arguing. But I wasn't really surprised..They do this a little to often, it's starting to piss me off because I usually have to ask to go to my friends house.

Though..This argument seemed..Off.

They were..Shouting at each other really loudly, it scared me. I was surprised to hear it..They had never been this loud before.

Let alone..Moving around so much.

It scared me a little, but I had already learned not to care that much.

They'll know where I am when they look for me..If they even do..

I walked to Adams house, I was exhausted and tired of walking.

"Jonah! Hey, you made it! You okay?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah I'm fine..Sorry. It's a little chilly outside."

"Cmon in!"

Adam invited me in, I obviously went inside.

His home was so cozy..His mom was cooking, his dad reading a novel.

"Oh! Is this your friend you were talking about, Adam?" His mom asked.

"Yeah! This is Jonah!"

"Well, it's certainly nice to meet you, Jonah!"

I smiled and responded.

"It's nice to meet you too, ma'am."

Adam smiled.

"Cmon! We can go to my room and play some games!"

And so, we did.

We played tons of games that day, some I didn't even know existed..Adam was so cool. I loved spending time with him..His home life was so much better than mine.

The atmosphere was so comforting, like an early Christmas morning.

I loved his house, I never wanted to leave, really!

I smiled so much that day..

"I'll cya later Jonah!"

"Bye Adam, see you tomorrow."

He watched as I walked away, then closed his door.

I was surprised to see how dark it had gotten, I didn't care though, pretty sure my parents didn't either.

I got to my doorstep..Shouting.

It's best I waited a couple moments.

More like hours.

The shouting continued, I wanted to cover my ears and stay with Adam forever.

I hate this place.

This disgusting town.

My parents.

My life.

This all doesn't—

BANG !

..What the hell was that?

I quickly unlocked the door, I was scared. What just happened? Was that a gunshot? Is my mom hurt? Is my dad hurt? Is my brother okay?

I rushed inside to see..

My mothers body.

Her head was right in front of where I stood, a huge gunshot wound in her head.

"..Mom?"