"Oh my goodness..."
I stop from turning a corner and look back to see my reflection from the mirror I passed by.
There's a huge red stain on the front and I look down at the bottle to see it dripping. Damn but I've been hugging this thing to my chest from my room to where I am now.
With a frustrated sigh, I turn to head back to change.
"Oh, dearie! Sweetheart, wait!"
I look away from the mirror and see Mom heading my way, wearing a worried expression on her face.
"Mom, what's up?"
She suddenly hugs me as soon as she's close. "Oh, I've been so worried that you've locked yourself in your room. Are you that upset with Ellen?"
I open my mouth to tell her that I'm not upset with him and my room wasn't locked but she holds me at arm's length and pats my cheek softly.
"I know how you mus
