" are you kidding me ? " I groaned as my eyes fell on my alarm clock , beeping on my bedside table . I pulled my body out of bed , dragging my feet along the carpet during my daily trip to my closet.
Throwing on the first thing I find that looks remotely decent , I made my descent downstairs and to the kitchen . I look down the hall to see my mom passed out on the couch with the TV on , watching the spanish network. I rolled my eyes at her endless endeavor.
Ever since dad left us , she has been trying to live up to his mistress , Maria Garcia Hernandez Cortez , his flamboyant , bodacious , 27 year old latin lover . I put my wheat toast in the toaster as I made my way to her , throwing a blanket over her and shutting off the TV .
ding.
I made my way back to the kitchen , putting a pot of coffee on for her .
" Marley? " I turned around quickly , startled.
" My God! Chase , don't scare me like that . . " I whisper-shouted at my little brother . Wrapping his 'blankie' around him that he drug behind him in a melancholy manner .
" Is Mommy okay Marls? " His lip quivered as he motioned over to the spilled bottle of wine on the floor . I shook my head , walking over to the sink and grabbing a wash rag.
" She's fine Chase , go get ready for school buddy . " I got on my hands and knees , beginning to sop up the sticky liquid.
" Okay . " He pitter-pattered up the stairs solemnly.
buzz. buzz. buzz.
I pull my prepaid phone from my pocket , groaning as the text appeared on the screen , it was from Calum.
c baby ♡ ; ' where are you ?! code orange babe ! '
I shook my head and groaned " Chase , come on! " I shouted , irritated . Standing and throwing the cloth in the sink , I slipped on my shoes and slung my bookbag over my shoulder.
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" Ashton Fletcher , where would you like to eat your breakfast? " my eyes fluttered open as I was towered by my rather short mother. Her piercing green eyes crinkling in the outer corners as she smiled brightly down at me.
" Downstairs , Mother . . " I growled and put my pillow over my head , trying to fall back asleep , I had no intentions of going to class today. But you gotta do , what you gotta do .
" Magdalena laid out your . . outfit , as you two would call it." I heard her as I looked over , shaking my head as she critiqued my Rolling Stones t-shirt for about the millionth time.
I hauled myself out of bed and pulled on my clothes. I decided to skip breakfast as I ran a hand in my hair , walking out to my car. I threw my backpack in the passenger seat , sliding in and shutting my door.
I sighed , turning the key and backing out of the driveway , my phone rang over the bluetooth in my car . I answered happily.
" Hello?" I asked hesitantly , not checking who was calling " Who's this?"
"ASHYPOO!" Her annoying voice rang through my car , I groan quietly ' why me?' I mouth then answer her
" heyyy, baby ." I said uncomfortably turning the corner out of my neighborhood.
