Finding Myself

Once upon a time, far away in a castle on a hill, lived an old woman named...JK. And JK stands for Justine Keller. Oooooo. I'm just kidding, jk really stands for just kidding. This story isn't like one of those fairy tales that parents read to their young ones. This story is about, well, you decide for yourself after you finish reading what I have to say. My name is Berta Post. I'm just a normal 17-year-old just trying to enjoy my Friday night. Since I hate hanging out with people my own age, I'm chilling in my cave drawing pictures. Other teens my age are wasting their youth with alcohol and certain activities, but that's not me. People at my high school call me a loner, weirdo, and just to mess with me, Roberto. And I mean Roberto, not Roberta. I didn't do anything to them, but they have nothing else better to do during classes. I push my black hair out of my face as I continue what I'm doing. I was so focused on my drawing that the loud bang of my door opening scared the hell out of me. "What's up Berta?" "Sup b***h" Madison and Skylar. These two are the only twins and weirdos a girl can only ask to have. Luckily, I've had them since we were in elementary school. Even though both are 18, they act like kids. They might be identical, but key details can help tell them apart. Madison has black hair with blond highlights and a golden dollar sign tattoo on her neck. Skylar on the other hand is rocking the blue look while having a red rose tattoo on her back. Without those and the piercing on their ears, bellies, and noses, they would be a pair of Barbie dolls. "Hey guys," I replied. "I'm just getting some stuff done for school Monday." "What is wrong with her?" mouthed Skylar to Madison. One quick look and Skylar was already getting cozy in my bed. And by cozy, I MEAN JUMPING ALL OVER IT before finally laying down. "So," says Madison. "What does the damage look like tonight, math or anatomy? Cuz both are a huge pain". Madison joined Skylar on the bed. They both start to smirk and laugh at the thought of school work. I took a quick breath as I put down my pencil. I turned around and slowly got up from my chair. Slowly walking towards the bed, I jumped right in between the twins. If I jumped any higher, my bed would have broken its back. "Jesus B," yells Skylar. "You do realize that this bed is too small for your big butt to squeeze between us." "Last time I checked, this was my room that you crashed into, and my bed where my big butt sleeps on," I say. Madison couldn't keep her laughter in as tears rolled down her face. Skylar stares at Madison with a smirk. "Sorry Sky, but she got you with that one," Madison laughed. Skylar sat up and pushed Madison off the bed. "Really? Was that really necessary?" Skylar rolled her eyes at Madison and turned to me. "So B, what are we doing tonight?" asked Skylar. "And don't you dare say those words that rhyme with cool hork. Or else I will smack your arm so hard that your neighbor will scream in pain." I smacked her in the arm. "Jesus, I am trying to help you out before you become a nerd, controlled by what the system tries to teach you." "Too late, Sky," yelled Madison from the floor. "She is already sucked in. She's like the female Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory." "She's not Sheldon," defends Skylar. "Thank you." I smiled at Skylar as she defended me. "Besides Mads, Sheldon figured out when to actually have fun, he's way smarter and funnier than little B here." Skylar and Madison then laughed so hard until their stomachs started to ache. "Why are you two here anyway? I can kick you guys out at any time." "You could, but then you'll have no one to keep you company and laugh with you." "With or at?" "Both," Madison and Skylar said in unison. They begin to laugh again.