I rolled out of bed, falling onto the floor with a thump. The tear tracks were still present on my face. My parents had died a week ago and I've cried myself to sleep every night. I laid on the floor for a few seconds, the cool wood felt good on my burning face. I heard a soft knock on my door, but ignored it. "Stella?" My oldest brother Darrel's voice inquired. I didn't respond. The door handle turned and my door opened with a creak. I quickly closed my eyes, feigning sleep. "Stella I know you're awake." He said softly.
"No I'm- damn it!" I cursed sitting up.
"Language Stella Lux Curtis!"
Ugh I hate my middle name, I thought bitterly. "Mom gave you that middle name for a reason,"
Golly...I said that out loud? I winced, "And why is that?"
Darry smiled, "You'll find out when you're older." Of course I will. Everything happens when you're older.
"You have your first day of 9th grade today." He said.
I groaned, "Yay, a day full of people asking why Pony and I aren't in the same grade since we're twins, and I have to reply with because I'm the dumb twin who didn't skip a grade!"
Darry frowned, "You aren't dumb Stella, and you know it."
"Whatever Darry (A/n noooo it autocorrected to daddy!) I need to get ready."
He sighed and left my room. I stood up from my uncomfortable position on the floor, and walked over to my closet. Hm...what should I wear? I looked through my closet till I decided on a flowy white dress and a light pink flower crown. I laid my outfit out on my bed and walked into the bathroom. I then, turned on the shower, making sure to close and lock the door. I quickly undressed and stepped into the shower, the warm water cascaded down my porcelain skin.
I washed my face, attempting to refresh myself. I turned the water off after washing my body, and wrapped a white fluffy towel around myself. I assumed no one would go near the bathroom, so I tugged my towel tighter and speedily raced through the hallway. I ran into something hard and looked up to see Dallas. I screamed and raced into my room, slamming and locking the door. Oh my god! I had never felt so humiliated in my life! And...that's saying something! I quickly got dressed and curled my hair, then cautiously peeked out into the hallway.
Seeing no one, I walked out of my bedroom. Man... I started off my day running into one of Tulsa's biggest hoods in a towel... I guess my day can't get any worse.. Or maybe it could.