Bittersweet-Bowl

Adaptation of Bittersweet Candy Bowl by Veronica Vera. The following story contains profanity and is suitable for ages 13+. The hypnic jerk jolts Lucy awake. Her squinted, groggy eyes are forced to quickly adjust to the surroundings of her bedroom, as her mind now registers the accelerated heartbeat. 'Damn it' she thought. So much for a relaxing wakeup. She lets out a heavy sigh, putting her hand to her forehead to calm herself for several seconds. She'd have to get ready for the inevitable: packing for school, and walking downstairs, to see her family. 'No, no I can't do this now. I have to get out of here. Maybe mom will calm down after school'. Her thoughts raced. 'No, what if she doesn't? What if she gets more angry?'. She began to tear up, reminded of their confrontation from last night. She couldn't deal with this now. She had to get out of here, as far away from them as possible. At least her classmates wouldn't give her as hard a time. She forced herself up and on her feet,

Content The following is a T rated drama suitable for ages 13+, depicting vulgar language and slurs, and moderate physical violence and bleeding. The familiar, blaring ringing of the school bell brought about mixed feelings for the students of Roseville High. Often times, it was a signal that the students were late and had to suffer the teacher's scoldings or tallied up tardies, or having to transition from a not so bad period to an actual boring one. Or worse, an already very boring one to nothing but Snoozeville. This sentiment was shared by much of the school, but this time it was a great big relief since it was almost 3 P.M, when school was letting out. After completing the mountains of homework sheets, essays, and group projects they'd get, or doing all their parents chores, or even working, they'd have any remaining time of the day free. Either that, or they could go home and slack off playing video games or skateboarding, waiting till after they finished dinner at nine to even