Then I got a text, at first I ignored it .. but then I got a phone call, and another , and another .. from Barbra.
At first of course I assumed it was Sam trying to call me so I just kept ignoring the texts and calls , not even checking my phone.
Then there was a nock at the door. I quickly pulled away from chandler who carried me to the bed, sitting me down and handing me a drink then a blanket.
He sat next to me and covered us both up , " Come in, " He said turning towards his bedroom door.
Then his mom walked in, " Uhm , Chandler , Barbra is looking for Natalie, " His mother spoke and we both nodded .
" Oh, okay sorry, " I said and got up , pecking a kiss on Chandler's lips before grabbing my phone and reading her texts.
Sent - 9:54 PM
From - Barbra
' Where are you?! I told you to NOT leave the house! '
7 Missed calls from Barbra and Dad .
Oops..
I quickly rushed back home and into the house .
" Barbra! " I shouted then saw Sam rushing down the stairs shouting " I found her mom! "
I just glared at him and he just smirked, " oh boy are you in trouble " he said , the smirk never leaving his face.
" shut up . " I snapped as Barbra called for me up stairs.
I groaned , not wanting to know the punishment that was coming towards me , then slowly walking upstairs.
once I reached their room my dad stood up and walked over to me, slapping me across the face. I instantly felt my face burn up.
" TODD. " I heard my step mother shout and my eyes slowly got watery as the stinging spreaded throught my face , causing more pain.
My father stared at me and I quickly raised my hand, ready to slap him back, but he grabbed my wrist before I could make another move.
" Don't you think about it, Natalie. " he spoke, his voice raspy and filled with annoyance. I just stared at him as his grip on my wrist tightened causing me to whimper.
" L-let go! " I stuttered and tried taking my hand back.
" You should be more greatful! I didnt need to take you back you meant noth- "
he was cut off by the shouting of my step mother comanding him to stop speaking but he disobeyed and continued shouting at me.
" I didnt take a bratty teenager into my home for my own pleasure, your mother forced it. I honestly was doing fine without y- "
She cut him off again with a louder shout , " TODD. Stop this nonsense! " she shouted at me.
" Barbra, SHUT UP. " he shouted turning his head toward her , his eyes showing clear anger. After that he easily turned back to me, " You mean nothing to me, you were a mistake. " he stated and my heart sunk.
I knew it.
" F-fine, maybe I-I'll just move back in with my m-mother.. who cares. " I spat out at him and yanked my arm back with all the strenght I had.
His eyes softened a bit and he sighed , " I didnt mean it like- "
" Shut up, I'd gladly go back to her. You people mean nothing to me just as I mean nothing to you. " I stated and backed away slowly, " I hate you. " I spoke, meaning it.
After the I said that I quickly turned around on my heel and walked away, hearing them call for me but I tried my best to ignore it and just go up to my room.
♡ ♡ ♡
Hours passed , I cried for most of them , or atleast until I fell asleep to my tears.
I was a mistake..
How could he say something like that? He had no emotion in his voice when he did..
He meant it.
I know he did..
I am a mistake..
Quickly , before I began crying again I stumbled over to my patio, sitting on a chair the family had set out there for me I suppose.
I stared down at my arm, the one my father gripped. It now had five dark purple bruises where his fingers and thumb were placed.
Slowly, I ran my fingers across the largest one, the tumb bruise I suppose. It hurt , but not as much as I thought it would.
He hurt me, and meant to do it.
He told me how I was a mistake, how he didnt want me..
I was snapped out of my thoughts when the amazing Chandler Riggs opened his window, smiling.
" Hey, Natalie. " he said softly and locked his window in place, then leaned on the window seal.
I turned around and nodded towards him, " oh, hi Chandler. " I said softly , quickly hidding the burises as best I could.
" So.. what happened with the entire parent thing? " he asked and i sighed looking down.
" Nothing really, yelling mostly. " I answered , leaving out some parts. " Im thinking about going back with my mother. " I added with a sigh.
His eyes drooped and his shoulders fell forward, " what? why? " he asked , concern in his voice.
Honestly , I was happy someone cared, especially since what just happened a few hours earlier .. but I cant handle it, my father and him constantly looking over my shoulder.
The judging that Sam easily gives with without even moving a limb.
The fake care that Barbra tries to share with me but I refuse to except.
The only thing I look forward to is Chandler.. but he has a life , too.
I just cant take my family..
I dont want too.
" I refuse to stay in a household where I am being judged for how much and when I eat, constantly being watched , and criticized by my own family. " I said , looking off at the distance. Honestly I didnt want eye contact at the moment , I did want to know how he was taking this.
" I refuse , I'm sorry Chandler but I'm going home to my mother. Although I am not sure when, but I know for a fact I am and it best be soon. " I said and glanced at him slowly.
He looked broken , the way he looked broken honestly felt like a stab in the throat then a slice down the back. I hated breaking him but I couldnt take it.
At this rate instead of me getting better with my disorders , I will easliy be getting worse.
" Im sorry then, Ms. Natalie, but I refuse to live in a world with out you. " He said and slowly straightened up, " So, to my conclusion, I must find out why you feel the way you do and Fix it immediately. " He said and as he did so , around his last words , a noticed a small smirk appeared across his cheeks.
My heart started pounding,
" Chandler, No. Dont get into it, its family drama. " I tried to tell him but he ignored and shushed me.
" Oh, Natalie. according to your step mom I am family, therefore it is my problem. Also, you are my girlfriend. I refuse to except the fact your wanting to leave me before the fun starts. " He spoke and as he did so I listened , sighing.
" In the blood family , Chandler. " I tried to say but he shushed me once more.
" Blood or not, your my girlfriend and I need to fix this at once. " He spoke again and I sighed.
" Chandler, its drama. Please, Please, Please, stay out of it. " I begged , " Its nothing , really. "
" Well then, if its nothing then I shall fix this ' Nothing ' . And, since it is ' Nothing ' it shouldnt matter if I fix the problem or not. "
" Chandler, please no, its something. Something I dont want you to get pulled into. "
" Oh , but Natalie, sweet Natalie, " he cooed , " It is. " He whispered softly and I groaned quietly.
" Fuck you, " I said in a joking way causing us both to laugh a bit softly.
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" Natalie, " my father said as he shook me to my awaking. " wake up. " he said and I groaned.
" No! " I exclaimed , annoyed. I honestly still hated my father, its only been a few days since the drama and I'm still fed up.
" Excuse me? " he asked throwing a pillow at me. " Wake up Natalie, now. "
I groaned and threw the pillow back. " You wake up! " I shouted and he rolled his eyes.
" I am awake. " he replied causing me to glare at him.
" I will wake up, once your gone and get me a plane ticket back to my mothers. " I snapped and threw the blanket over my head.
" No, your mother wants you to live with me. There for you shall. Deal with it Natalie. " he snapped back as he walked out of the room.
" I expect you be ready for school once I come back! " He shouted at me once he was in the hall way.
I groaned .
Ugh , the first day of school. Great.
I just hope I can possibly have a few classes with Chandler.
Although I didnt want to get ready I did, throwing on some jeans and a T-shirt that read ' I may look happy but the only way I'd really smile is if you cut me ear to ear. '
Then I combed my hair, tying it into a messy bun .
Then came my shoes and I quickly slipped on some white convers. Once I finished my outfit I slipped into the bathroom and applied some mascara.
Once finished with everything I walked down stairs , skipping breakfast for today.
Sam glared at me,
" what are you wearing? " he asked with an almost horrified look as he read my T-shirt.
" clothing. " I replied , still angry with my entire family.
" Clothing that should end up in the trash. " He said and I looked at him .
" shut up. "
"Make me. "
" you wish. "
We went back and fourth until my father interrupted us, " Shut up. You both. Now, are you ready for school? You dont want to be late. " my father informed us and I rolled my eyes.
" I am. " I said standing up and walking over to my back pack which was a blood red Jansport.
Sam shook his head , " dont go all emo on me Natalie. " he said and I turned to face him.
" Emo? " I asked as I tossed my bag over my shoulder.
He nodded, " you wear all dark colors and you dont eat. I bet there is some self-harm under those long sleeves of yours. " he said.
" Excuse me? " I asked stepping forward.
" You heard me. " he replied and I shook my head.
" Your a dick. " I said and walked to the front door, opening it then walking outside.
Sam smirked and followed me.
" Awe, come on Natalie. Its not a big deal. " he said and I shook my head.
" Fuck off. " I said looking down as I climbed into the truck.
" Natalie! " Sam shouted jogging over to the truck and climbing inside.
" Go away. " I growled looking at him and he smirked.
" Calm down, its not a big deal. "
" It is Sam! "
" no- "
" It is. But you wouldnt understand. "
" Yes I - "
" NO YOU WOULDNT, YOUR LIFE IS LIKE PERFECT WHILE IM GETTING HATED ON BY MY OWN FAMILY. " I shouted , getting a bit watery-eyed.
" But yours could be too- "
" shut up, no it cant. " I said as I opened the door and climbed out of the car, " Im walking today. " I mumbled looking down.
Sam shook his head , " The school is like five blocks away! " he said, opening the car door and climbing out then chasing after me.
" I dont care. " I snapped as I continued to walk forward, not even taking the time to look back at him.
" Stop. " Sam said but I just ignored him.
" Natalie! " he continued.
And I continued ignoring him until my father walked out.
" Both of you in the truck now. " My dad shouted.
" No! " I protested , glancing back at them both.
" Whats your problem? " Sam asked.
" you. " -- I paused -- " Everyone. Dad, You, Barbra! Ya'll are just pretending to care and I want to go home. Im tired of all of yours bull shit okay? Its not worth my time and I'm planning on leaving even if I have to walk. " I snapped at them both before folding my arms across my chest and continuing walking to school.
" Natalie! " My father shouted for me.
" WHAT?! " I yelled , annoyed.
" dont you dare talk to me like that. " He said .
" Fuck you, " I said shaking my head, " I'm calling my mom . She'd actually help me get home. She isnt like you people. "
" Excuse me? " Sam asked.
" You heard me. You all are jerks. " I said and continued walking to school as I dailed my mothers phone number.
I quickly called and she answered on the third ring.
" Hello? Natalie? " she asked and I sighed.
" Yeah, its me. " I mumbled into my phone.
" Awesome! Hows Cali? " she asked and I glanced around.
" Horrible. " I mumbled and she gasped.
" What? Why! " she asked confused.
" I want to go home. "
" Natalie.. "
" please mom I hate it here.. " I begged and she sighed.
" Your father misses you.. "
" bullshit. He didnt even try to talk to me as I grew up. He doesnt care. "
" Yes he does. " She said and I shook my head.
" No, no. He doesnt. He judges me left and right.
I. Want. To. Go. Home. " I snapped and she sighed once more.
" Natalie please baby dont do this. "
" Mom I want to go home. I cant take it. "
" Natalie it isnt that b- "
" Yes it is! "
" no- "
" Yes mom! Yes it is its horrible please! "
" I dont know when I can get the plane ticket. " She mumbled almost disapointed.
" Really? Your saying I can come home? " I asked excited.
" I just said that I cant get a plane ticket. " she replied and I smirked.
" But I can. " I replied and she sighed.
" Natalie cant you just try to li- "
" Thank you mom. I'll get a plane ticket asap. Love you! Bye! " I said and before she could finish I hung up.
Then I walked to school thinking about how I could gather all this money I needed to get back home.
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After about twenty minutes or so I reached the school.
Damn was it huge.
I would probably enjoy the one in Washington more..
But I just have to make it through seven hours..
No big deal..
Right?