" you know you should be more polite to people", Avery said angrily.
"Not a piece of crap like you , you aren't even important , you go think about why no one wants to adopt you ", Mason said and Avery felt like crying .
" She's not a piece of shit , if you were any better , you could have been adopted sooner as well ", Matt defended and Avery felt happy inside . Someone's gat her back .
Matt held Avery's hand tightly and tears fell down her eyes . Even if Matt tried to defend Avery , she felt Mason was right .
Avery pulled her hand out of Mason's and she ran into the school . She made my way to the washroom and she was in tears .
She let the water run down her hair . She raised my face up to look at the mirror , and her eyes were red , She looked like she was from a horror movie . She felt like she was foolish to think she was a princess . This is her real looks , she's not who she thinks she is .
She heard the door open and someone walked in . Avery turned to see Ava . Ava gave her a warm hug and wiped her tears .
" Are you crying because of Mason ", she asked and Avery didn't respond .
"Well we all know he's really dum and he says foolish things ", Ava continued and she always made Avery feel better .
" Am I that hideous ", Avery asked .
" Every time , people come to adopt , you or Avan , but it feels like I'm stuck here , no one wants me ", Avery said and continued crying .
" Um.... Um... Because.....um , yes ", Ava said , thinking of what to say to make her little sister feel better .
" Do you want to leave us and go away ", Ava asked and Avery shook her head .
" Well I think you are really beautiful Avery and don't worry about what others say ", Ava continued and she gave Avery a big hug . She wiped her tears and they walked out hand in hand .
Just outside the door , Avan , Matt , Claire and Rosette , were waiting anxiously for Avery to come out and when she finally did , they heaved a sigh of relief .
" How are you doing Avery , Avan told me all that happened ", Claire , Avery's best friend asked , with a concerned look , as if almost crying .
" I'm fine ", Avery said and she faked a small smile to reassure them and that put a smile on others as well . They all left and went for class . Avery and Claire had the same schedule , so they walked into the history class .
" You are 15 minutes late Miss Hutchinson ", the mean history teacher , Mr Gilbert said .
" Um...sorry s - sir , I - I ", she stammered and before she could continue , Claire said something .
" We had to help a cat who was trapped , the poor cat was too scared to jump , who knows , it would have d-d-died ", Claire said . She was always a drama queen and could make up believable stories , plus her great acting , could make you believe a lie .
" That's fine , you can go have your seats ", He said and they walked to their seats . They always sat next to each other . Avery was good with her studies , so she would usually help Claire out , while Claire would buy her some time during math exams , with her great acting skills .
" Today , we would learn about an ancient myth , about Norse , it has different variations and we have our own concept of the myth , based on your required knowledge and your curriculum ", Mr Gilbert blabbered .
" Can we get into it already , I'm getting bored ", Rosaline , the mean girl said . She had a history of getting into trouble , and being mean to teachers as well . All the girls think she's cool , but she lives a fake life . She says her parents live in paris and she spends all her holidays there , but her parents are actually in heaven , and she lives in the orphanage with Avery and the other kids and also spends all her holidays there .
" That's no way to talk to your teacher Rosa ", Mr Gilbert said angrily as he walked up to her .
" Look over there ,a poor scared cat ", she said and laughed and as Mr Gilbert turned , she brought out her bubblegum and threw it to the ground . Mr Gilbert turned and looked at her as he walked up to he , now mad at her for her actions , and he steps on the bubblegum .
" Who did this ", he asked and all the kids sat there laughing except Avery and her turned to look at her .
" Miss Hutchinson , do you have anything to say , or detention awaits you ", He said and the word ' detention ' made her quiver . She was really scared . She had hoped to have clean records throughout her stay , but now a silly prank could cost her all that .
Why was today so bad for her ? She had to choose between getting bullied by Rosa and her squad or detention . She felt she had to let one go and she stood up . She was shaking and Claire nudged her .
" If you want , I can do something ", she said in almost a whisper and I shook my head . How long was I going to keep living in fear . Life had always been hard for Avery and School wasn't any easier . She had always lived in fear . Too afraid to try out new things . Can't have certain foods because of allergy , can't say no to adoptions , else Miss Astrid would punish her , can't say the truth .
" I'm waiting ", Mr Gilbert said , bringing Avery back to reality .
" Sir , it was Rosaline ", Avery said and she reprimanded herself afterwards .
" Rosaline , you have detention for two weeks ", Mr Gilbert said and left the class angrily .
Rosa shot her a glance and it looked more like a death glare , Avery was in big trouble .
Avery packed her books and took her bag , clutching her books tightly to her chest . Claire followed her .
" Why did you do that ", Claire asked , trying to catch up with Avery .
" I had to say the truth , how long will I live in fear ", Avery said and came to a halt . Claire finally caught up with her , and she placed a hand on her shoulder .
" I understand how you feel , but there's no way to run girl , you gotta go face your fears ", Claire said and her tummy growled .
" But we need to go have lunch first ", Claire said and the two girls burst out laughing loudly . And they walked towards the cafeteria to go and have lunch .