I'm Not A Fool

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Olivia nudged her hair off of her sweat-matted forehead as she scooted to the side of the bed. I laid there, looking at her bare back as she stood up, walking to the sink. My chest heaved as I breathed heavily.

"Thanks for that." She said, slipping on her polka dot pink underwear.

"Where are you going?" I asked, sitting up in the sheets.

She bent down, picking up her bra from the floor.

"I don't know. Maybe like a fast food restaurant or whatever."

"Why don't you stay? I can make you something." I whined.

"Jackson. I'm going." She slipped on her shirt and jeans, tying up her hair in a ponytail. Her hair swayed as she walked.

I plopped my head back on the pillow.

Olivia grabbed her bag, walking over to where I was laying, pecking my lips, quickly.

"Thanks." She said, closing the door. I heard the engine of her car roar as she sped away.

Another casual hookup with my girlfriend, I suppose.

I put on my boxers and observed myself in the mirror. I was a mess.

Bags under my eyes, claw marks on my back, red and burning.

I splashed cold water on my face, mixing in some face wash.

My feet clapped against the polished tile floor.

Ew, what is that smell?

I sniffed my armpit. Disgusting.

I hopped into the shower, scrubbing my body gently.

Combing back my hair and asking Laura, the house maid, to clean up my bathroom and bedsheets, I went downstairs.

"Jackson, where are you going?" My sophisticated mother said from the kitchen table. A proper woman, she was. Red business suit, blonde hair curling at the bottom. Not a wrinkle on her face, not even smile lines.

"Out." I muttered.

"All my questions have been answered!" She exclaimed, sarcastically. "So, how did your and Olivia's studying go?"

"Fine." I lied.

"Good. You have to get a high GPA this year or you will not be accepted into any colleges we have applied you for! Only the best people can get in."

"I know, mother." I said, biting my lip. I thought I would've been a better liar by now.

I speedily exited the house, jumping into my car and driving to wherever my mind took me.