> His voice was firm, as if he were trying to convince himself at the same time.
> I spat out. >
His eyes darkened and he clenched his hands together to form tight fists.
« Shut up, Evelyn. You just don't get it! You don't know what it's like to run a gang, to have any real responsibilities! Everything comes easy to you, and to top it all off, you are a proper bitch about it all the time ! >> He was breathing deeply at the end of it, and he ran his hand through his hair, something he only did when he was very upset about something.
« Are you kidding me? >> I asked, pulling myself out of bed. >
> He stood up to his full height, and towered over me angrily. > I tilted my head to stare at him in a hostile manner. >
> Danny said, grasping onto my elbows. He looked so desperate, that it actually made me feel bad, only for a second that is.
> I muttered, looking away from him. >
« Bloody hell Evie, » Danny muttered, turning away from me and leaving my room without a second glance back at me.
Rolling my eyes, I turned back to my bed, no longer finding the comfort in it as I had seen before. Letting out a sigh of exasperation, I walked into my bathroom and quickly stripped, climbing into the shower eagerly.
The warm beads of water massaged into my skin, and I let my eyes close and savor the relaxation and state of peace that it brought me. I was under so much stress that this was exactly what I needed.
As surprising as it may seem, I didn't hate my brother. He was my only true family left, and no matter what, I could never just write him off like that.
I let a whimper slip from my lips and quickly turned up the heat in the shower, hissing in pain as the water scorched my skin. My body collapsed forward, and I used my trembling arms to support myself against the tiled wall. My vision grew clouded as the steam filled up the bathroom, and I only chose to turn off the water when breathing became a struggle for me.
Stepping out of the shower, I gently wrapped a towel around my aching form. Wiping the mirror clear of the steam that had fogged it up, I noticed how lifeless I looked. My hair was drenched and hung low, looking absolutely horrendous. My eyes were void of the spark they normally had.
> I asked myself aloud, running my hand over my flushed face. Pulling on a shirt and loose shorts, I brushed my hair hopelessly, giving up when I realized I couldn't hold off any longer.
I had to apologize to Danny.
Scowling, I exited my bathroom and found myself walking downstairs to his office, shivering as I thought about everything that had happened there just recently.
Biting my lip, I debated knocking, before shoving the doors open and walking straight in. I was greeted by Nate's tired being, holding two boxes.
> I said, looking around, >
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My lips parted a bit, before I gave out an annoyed groan. >
> He snapped, dropping the boxes onto the floor with a loud bang. >
Nate sighed and pulled me into a hug. >
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I let a giggle escape my lips and a smirk formed. > Nate grinned down at me, and his eyes broke away, looking at something behind me.
> He said, making me turn around. >
I smiled gratefully at Nate as he picked up the boxes he had discarded, and left the room. An awkward silence followed, and I found myself looked almost everywhere else than Danny.
> I cried out, waving my hands around. >
Danny remained silent, waiting for me to continue.
Chewing on my lip nervously, I finally built up the courage to admit my wrongdoing. > Danny was staring at me with the utmost amount of disbelief over his features. I felt myself let out a sigh of relief when a smile danced across my lips, and he pulled me into a hug.
>
> I said firmly, pulling away. >
> He stared at me regretfully. >
I was shocked, to say the least. It was true. I really never wanted this, but being a part of a gang was something I had to accept.
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