We quietly made our way in through the front door this time, feeling no need to go through my window since we weren't avoiding my parents. We met them waiting for us in the living room. While our father looked livid, our mother actually looked a bit worried which was a nice change from her unfocused expression. "Where have you been?" My father thundered. "Didn't they tell you? I was at Melissa's" I said a bit sassily. "No, you weren't. I asked her parents and they knew nothing about you staying there. And to take Lincoln to you on your escapades. How could you be so irresponsible?" He yelled. "Oh don't act like you care" I snapped. "I'm honestly surprised you knew we were gone in the first place" He stared at me, shocked at my audacity. To be honest I was just exhausted

