"I've been standing at the edge of the water

'Long as I can remember, never really knowing why
I wish I could be the perfect daughter
But I come back to the water, no matter how hard I tryEvery turn I take, every trail I track
Every path I make, every road leads back
To the place I know, where I can not go
Though I long to be"

"Ugh, I'm up," I hit the alarm, but I realized it wasn't there. I got up and looked around. Looks like Justin barged into my room.

It was my phone ringing. It was someone calling, an unknown number. I picked up and pressed accept.

"Hi, Mack here."

"Hey, it's me, Adam Lynn,"

"Um..."

"Mack?"

"Oh right! you're the guy I bumped into in class right?"

"Yeah."

"How do you have my number?"

"Mr. Johnson told me to keep in touch. He said you might need a friend."

"Oh, well why don't you come with me to school? Didn't you say you saw me going to school once?"

"Yeah, I did. Meet you at your house in an hour?"

"Sure,"

"Bye,"

"See ya later."

I hung up and got my clothes, at least he didn't trash that. I headed to my bathroom and closed the door. Turning on the lights, I looked at the wall with some of my pictures of friends, family, and art I've done framed on the wall. I hung my clothes for school on the steel rod and took a look in the mirror. I took off my clothes and got in the shower. I quickly showered and washed my hair. I got out and wrapped a towel around myself and started to wring out my hair.

I got my clothes on and brushed my teeth and I put just a touch of makeup on. I got out and got my clothes hung and started to pack my things when I noticed it was quite quiet in the house. I went downstairs to see everything was messed up, except a few things.

I went to the fridge, and I was happy to see he left me some food. I grabbed an apple and a sandwich and put it in my lunch kit. I grabbed my water bottle and put it in my backpack. I looked around, but no Justin. I had 15 minutes before Adam got here. I put on my light blue converse and walked out the door with my bag hanging by my side. It got a bit cold so I went inside to get my jean jacket. I put it on top of my light blue checkered shirt, and I had ripped jeans on.

I checked my phone and I got a message from Adam.

'Hey, I'm there in a bit, give me about 3 mins.' 

'Okay,' I replied back.

I sat down on the steps and started to look through my pictures on my phone. I heard running and I looked up. I think it was Adam.

"Hi, Mack,"

"Hello," I got up from the porch and put my phone in my pocket.

"Ready for school?"

"Yep." I walked off the porch and we walked to school. "So you live around here?"

"Yeah, I do." He said.

"Cool," I looked down and kicked a rock to the grass.

"Are you okay?" Adam asked.

"Yes, I'm... I'm fine," I said quietly.

"Okay," He replied.

We walked silently to the curb and turned, the school was just in sight. I saw cars pass by and bikes on the side of the road. I thought I saw a familiar face in one, it looked like... Jason.

"Hey, I was wondering. Why you're here?" Jason asked me.

"What do you mean by that?" I was a little surprised at the question.

"Oh, I mean, why you move here,"

"Oh...."

--- Flash Back ---

"Hurry Mack, we have to go!"

"But Justin I don't want to go."

"Mack, we have to." Justin said holding my hands.

I felt a tear falling down my cheek. "But this is home,"

"No it's not, at least not with your dad here,"

"Where will we go?"

"Somewhere else,"

"Where?"

"I- I don't know."

I stared at him for a while and he turned. "Get your stuff, lets go."

"Okay,"

I picked up a small bag and looked around my empty room. There was a picture on my stand and I left it. I was only 6 how much could it mean?

I didn't know how much it would mean, not until now.

--- Back to Reality ---

"Mack, Mack!"

"Huh?"

"Are you okay? You weren't answering me, you seemed zoned out," Adam said to me.

"Oh, sorry I was just thinking my answer through,"

"Oh... um, so what's your answer?"

"I came for a better life... I was home schooled, this is my first year in a school, at least I think,"

"You think?"

"I can't remember if I went to a Preschool or to a Daycare."

"Oh, that makes sense."

"So can I meet your family some time?" He asked.

"Oh them... I don't really have much of one anymore,"

"What do you mean?"

I sighed heavily. "Dad left, mom, gone. It's just me and my brother now, and my brother seems to be hating me."

"Oh, I'm sorry I asked," He said quietly.

We walked on to the school grounds and lots of people started to stare at us.

"why are they staring?"

"They heard what happened to you,"

"How?!?"

"That's why," He said pointing to the side of the road.

"No, It can't be,"

"I'm sorry Mack, it is,"

"Adam..."

"What?"

"Please just watch me, catch me if something happens, and follow me,"

"Um.. okay,"

I walked to the courtyard, where no one was and sat by the fountain.

"Are you okay?"

My breath started to get short and fast, I couldn't feel the tips of my fingers and I feel tears rushing down my face. Not again, I used to never get these, at least not this often.

I struggled to keep myself up and I felt a hand on my back. Adam's strong hand wrapped around mine, I was getting dizzy and I sat on the ground.

"Mack! What's going on,"

He was about to call for help but I put my free hand on his chest.

"I'm fine..."

"You are not!"

"I'll tell you why later," I tried to say.

"Fine, what do I do?"

"Just- Stay with me," I close my eyes trying to calm down.

I feel his hand on my back gently rubbing it.

I feel my fingers and the dizziness starts to fade. The tears on my face fade away as I open my eyes. I regained control of my breathing, and took a few deep breathes.

"Okay now?"

"Yeah,"

He stood up and looked around, so did I no one in sight. His hand was still holding mine, it felt good. He grabbed my other hand and helped me up.

"Thanks,"

"Least I could do,"

His hand was still wrapped in mine, and he didn't let go. I looked down at our intertwined hands and he looked down at it too. I could feel that he wanted to let go, I didn't want him to, and he didn't either. Instead he held it tighter and he wrapped his arm around my shoulder, I leaned my head on his shoulder.

I know I shouldn't be doing this, but I couldn't let go."

I looked up to see wide, terrified eyes at the entrance of the courtyard.

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