Build it or break it

Chapter 1 - Little nerd

Chapter 1 - Little nerd 

"Move it loser" I was pushed to the ground by a large hand. Stupid school. Just 'cause I wear black-rimmed glasses instead of contact lenses. Sure I may also be a nerd and wear braces, but that's no excuse. Schools are so predictably cliché it's not even funny. 

I tensed up, and crawled back-first into the wall; as far in as I could before standing up. "D-don't h-hurt me, please" I stuttered a little to the group standing in front of me with glares set tight on their God/Goddess faces. 

"Too little too late freak. Why would any of us want to be associated with you? You're nothing more than dust in our path" Jake, the most popular guy in school, shot at me. Hidden disappointment lay buried in his sparkling brown eyes. 

My eyes glazed over as they started to water at the sudden thought of my parents seeing me covered in blood and bruises again. I blinked back tears that were threatening to burst to life beneath my eyelids. 

"Awww how cute, the freak is crying" whined a sandy blonde girl as she played with her lip, pretending to cry. 

God, don't they get sick of picking on me all the time? The blonde girls' blue eyes sharpened on me and gave me a 'Who do you think you are' look. I mentally rolled my eyes. This has happened for years now, so I'm used to this treatment. 

My nose crinkled and my eyes closed tightly, looking like I just sucked a sour lemon, before I sneezed quietly into my hand. Since I was in one of the many hallways in school with a group of girls and boys around me, it gave out a few echoes before disappearing. 

"Even your sneezes are pathetic" Another girl sneered. Her hazel eyes bored into mine with a hateful expression on her face. I guess the feeling is mutual. Like I even care what you think, slut.

She was wearing a brown, off the shoulder crop top, with light blue short shorts that only just covered her butt. On her creamy white feet were four-inch heels with a silky peachy-cream material that wound smoothly up around her ankles. A white hat was worn on top off her wavy brown hair that ended just below her bust. 

The group got closer to me one step at a time, making me feel like a caged in dog. Here it comes. The physical abuse. It always comes after their verbal rant. 

A blonde, toned boy that was hidden in the back pushed his way to the front and was the first to hurt me. He punched me in the gut. A painful groan made it's way to my lips. I wound my arms around my stomach in a protective way. I really hope it doesn't last too long today. Just think about your braces being taken off in a week. It will be over before you know it. 

"Your not even pretty." The blonde boy stared at me as if I were a piece of trash in his video game collection. Don't hold back. I'm only human, I do have feelings. 

"Your hair is like, so gross! Your skin is like, totally way too white. On your face is nerdy glasses and you have train track teeth. That is like, so ugly if you ask me" The first blonde bimbo, with blue eyes retorted, pulling a handful of my chestnut brown hair, forcing me to look up. With her right hand that was empty, she slapped me hard on my left cheek. 

My cheek burned as I cradled it in the palm of my hand. My cold touch soothing the red hand mark that would make its way on my simple pale face. The blonde girl let go of my lifeless hair and walked back blending into the small brutal group. 

My gaze searched for the next bully to walk up and insult -abuse- me, until it landed on Jake. His chocolate brown eyes with gold flecks glowered at me. Once he noticed I was staring at him, he took one big step -that's all he needed- and leaned down whispering in my ear "This is only just the beginning sweetheart" he leaned back and smirked at the frightened look all over my face. 

I shrunk into the lockers. The cool metal cruelly poked into my back as I was on an end row. Ignoring the numbing pain the lockers gave me. I tried to think of happy thoughts, preparing myself for the real pain waiting ahead. 

* * * 

"I'm home" I called into the empty home, closing the door behind me and hanging the keys on its little hanger. 

I'm always alone when I come home from school. Mum's at work till six and Dad's at work till eight so I have the house to myself. Daniel my older brother is unlikely to show up on the weekdays. He's always spending his nights with either his girlfriends, or with his friends. 

I grabbed a green apple out of the bowl on the dining table before running up the stairs and into my room. 

"God this apple is good" I moaned sucking all the juice out and licked my chin before it dripped onto my clothes. 

I dumped my bag onto the burgundy carpet at the end of my bed, pulling the zipper open with my left hand since it was the only hand free. I bit out another chunk of the sweet juiciness. The firm green apple shined with glory. I welcomed it with another delicious bite. 

"Uh ha, I found you" I sang with finality as I finished the search for my big red science book. 

My left arm carried my science book as my legs walked. I munched the rest of the apple, throwing it into the small, batman bin in the corner of my room once satisfied. 

"Score," I gave a silent fist pump in the air. "And the crowd goes wild!"

My right hand flipped through the book until I sat at my desk switching my Apple Mac on. That's not right! K is Potassium not Ca. 

I grabbed an eraser and pencil from my pencil case and rubbed out the mistakes, correcting them. 

"Much better" I sighed in content. I can't stand mistakes and leave them. I have to fix them, otherwise I'll get irritated. 

I did all my homework, cooked and ate dinner (left Mum and Dad's in the microwave). Tidied my room a little then got ready for bed. I stared at the mirror and saw my boring old self in the reflection. 

I wore a navy blue t-shirt with mini flowers, tucked into a white skirt that went to mid-thigh and a thin brown belt around the waist. On my shoulders was a long light-brown cardigan. 

I stripped off my clothes and settled into my pj's, walking out of the bathroom turning off the light. My mind wandered about, thinking off where Mum and Dad were as I tried to get comfy in bed. I turned off the lamp off and snuggled into my pillow before drifting off into a dreamless sleep. 

Hey everyone. Here's the first chapter. This was just a taste. Please enjoy :D 

-SweetVanillaClouds