Alyssa's Point of View

My body placed tightly under my sheets, my face dug tight into my pillow, my headphones wrapped tightly around my head resting on my ears, and tears streaming down my face. My breathing slowed as I held the pillow tighter and tighter.

I can't do this anymore. I need to get out. Two more years and I can leave for good. Or I can leave right now.

"Open the door cry baby!" My half sister, Megan screamed through my locked door with her god awful, squeaky voice. "He's going to be here soon! Get yourself together!"

Shit. I forgot he was coming today.

I pulled my pillow away from my face and coughed a few times. That was the closest I've ever gotten--which really isn't very far but the longer I stay in this hell hole the easier it will become.

I grabbed some appropriate clothes; a t-shirt and some converse. It's hot--shorts it is. I'm sure Megan and Erin will have something to say about my worn out shirt but whatever, it's my favorite. This guy will be with us for a year; he might as well see me for who I really am.

I dashed some cover up on my face and made sure to grab my sunglasses and many bracelets that hugged my wrists.

"Come on Alyssa! We're going to be late!" My mom said with a sigh up the stairs of our huge new house. I guess that's one of the perks of having a father in the FBI, or whatever he does. Secret Service maybe?

The van was already full with Megan and Erin in the closest seats to the front leaving Luke and I to squeeze in with the exchange student we would be picking up soon from the airport.

This wouldn't be awkward at all.

Luke and I sat in the back not speaking. Even though we're definitely closer with each other than anyone else in our screwed up family we still keep our distance. He knows when I'm upset and I know the same for him. This was just a disaster waiting to happen. I already know the outcome:

Megan and Erin have already moved back home for the year to go to the same community college. They were so excited to move out but now this guy will be staying with us so they have to scope him out. I've seen pictures and he's actually really cute. When he gets here they'll be all over him and I'll be invisible like always. They'll treat me like an even bigger piece of shit and life will continue just as torturous if not more.

I liked it better when they lived with their dad. Life still wasn't peachy but it would be much better than now. They're also much closer to mom. Another perk of being twins; everyone loves you that much more.

The car stopped and we were finally at the airport. I've never been on a plain though--I can't wait until I graduate--I'll go as far away as possible and live a happier life; if I get that far that is.

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Megan and Erin held up a sign saying, 'Harry Styles, welcome!'. Mom and dad stood behind the sign, excited as well while Luke was off somewhere else. I walked around a tourist shop with lots of mugs and postcards. They all had historical sights to visit and battlefields--which I guess is the same thing. Living in Virginia is boring to most people but I like history so I don't mind walking around the trails and reading about the wars.

I heard small giggles that the twins tried to hide. I smirked when I saw them hugging him to death and twirling their hair while smacking their gum. He didn't look overwhelmed though.

Please don't be a tool. This is so typical of them.

My mom motioned for me sternly to come meet him and dad searched for Luke. He wasn't as excited about an attractive male my age staying in our home but it wasn't because of me. I guess he doesn't think boys look at me like that--he's right.

"Hi, I'm Alyssa." I worked with my best smile and shook his hand.

"It's Harry, you alright?" I was taken back from his accent. I completely forgot that his voice would be different from the rest of our town. And how did he know I was upset?

"Yeah, fine."

My mom tapped me on the back, "Take your sunglasses off sweety, we're inside. Did she just call me sweety? He needs to stay around more often.

"Oh mother, if she doesn't want to she doesn't have to!" Erin wrapped her arms around me and I tensed up while looking around like an idiot. Good thing I have sunglasses on. Unfortunately my bluntness came out. She's never hugged me before and Luke found it hysterical,

"What the hell Erin? Get off of me." When our bubble of love got silent I looked at my dad who finally came back. He looked confused and I obviously couldn't explain it to him right now. He wouldn't understand anyways.

"I'm going to the car." I stomped away with my fists digging into my palms.

Damn, it's locked.

I'd just have to wait for my new family to kindly open my door.

Notes

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