Bad In Common

Chapter 1 ??

" It's been a year Ally." mom says just above a whisper.

I feel a slight pang in my heart at the mention of what day it is. Of course I know what today is but I'd prefer just to forget about it and focus on college.

" Really, it's been that long?" I scoff as I finally pray the album out of my mother's hands.

Mom doesn't reply to my comment as she takes a seat on my unmade bed. I don't pay attention to her as I scurry around to pack more things.

" Are you going to visit her? " mom asks slowly as if she's scared to push my buttons. I don't blame her.

" No. I have to be on campus in a few hours." I say while searching for the duct tape.

The duct tape catches my eye from the conner of the room. As I walk over to it I pray that mom will drop the subject and rant about other things. She could even start accusing me again for all I care. I just really want to avoid this subject.

" It won't be long. I could take you and we could get her-"

" I said no mom." I snap.

Silence fills the room and I immediately regret snapping at her. She had it coming though. Mom doesn't reply to my rudeness as she gets up from my bed. She takes the duct tape from my hands and walks over to the box I was packing things into mere minutes ago. She sighs as she closes the box and tapes it.

" I'm going to sleep for a few hours. Wake me up before you hit the road." she says and without waiting for an answer she struds out of my room.

I release a breath I didn't even know I was holding. Why does everything need to be so dramatic in my life?

Wanting to forget about the subject that my dear mother so graciously forced into my head I decide to go downstairs and start making breakfast.

The house is empty aside from mom sleeping in her room. I know dad had to leave early to meet up with a few of his clients. Dad works as a full time lawyer. With all the new cases he's been getting we barley see him. With mom in and out of the hospital and dad at his office I do tend to get a little lonley in the house. That would be the cause of the few parties I have hosted over the past couple of months. Yet I've been caught each time. I wouldn't be surprised if mom hired a babysitter for me. She probably knows that I would've made her drunk and hosted a party anyway.

Just as I'm about to enter the kitchen I hear the doorbell . I look down at my Teen Titans pajamas and shrug. Whoever it is must feel honored to see me in my natural habitat.

Opening the door I come face to chest with Toby- no it's Jody. Dang it.

" I forgot to ask your number." he face palms himself while handing me his phone. I notice the few scratch marks on his arm from the roses.

I mentally roll my eyes as I start typing in a random number. Don't get me wrong, he's a good guy but I'd rather not have strings attached before I start college.

Giving him back his phone he leans in and pecks me on the cheek. I don't utter a word as I close the door. No I'm not rude. Okay maybe a little.

I finally arrive in the kitchen as I mentally do a little happy dance. I always get excited before eating.

After eating a quick breakfast that consisted of eggs and bacon I hop into the shower to freshen up for the long day ahead of me.

The next few hours are spent on me filling up the boxes and getting everything together. Dad stopped by and helped me load the heavy boxes into my car. Looking at my now filled up car I sigh. Do I really need this much stuff? Probably.

"You all set sweetheart?" my dad asks as he closes the trunk of my car.

I wipe away the light layer of sweat that has formed on my forehead. I'm going to regret packing this much when I need to unload it by myself.

" I think so." I answer dad's question.

Dad walks over to me and wraps his arm around my shoulder. Dad has always been the more affectionate parent out of both my parents. He gives the best hugs. Those kinds of hugs that instantly reminds you of what home feels like.

" Remeber what your mom said about -"

" Yeah yeah I know. One last warning." I sigh as I take a step back from my dad. This whole one last warning shit is starting to irritate me now.

Dad chuckles as he leads me back into the house. Grabbing my purse and car keys I give him a quick kiss goodbye before leaving the house. I know mom wanted me to wake her up before I leave but I know she's tired. Besides I'll be back for Thanksgiving in a few weeks. I'm sure she'll survive.

Climbing into my car I reach over for my favorite pair of sunglasses.

" College here I come."

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Peace out ✌️