Broken

• Chapter 151 •

- CLEMENTINE -

The rest of the week flew by, then came finals. Everyone dedicated themselves to their studies, pouring themselves into their work, even Dustin. I made it through exams, following my mother's advice. Slept early, had a big breakfast, drank a lot of water, and didn't shoot myself.

Today's Friday, our last exam. And prom.

"WE'RE DONE WITH EXAMS FOREVER!" Aya shrieks when she runs out of the exam hall and into the courtyard, where I'm waiting for her.

I snort, "Not really. We still have University."

She rolls her eyes, "I meant high school exams! I'M SO EXCITED FOR PROM TONIGHT! I love my dress, I look like a princess."

Hana sighs as she makes it out of the exam hall and plops down beside us, "Finally done."

I smirk, "By the way, I got both of you dates."

They frown in unison, "What?"

"WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME SOONER?" Aya snaps.

I shrug, "Slipped my mind. I totally forgot prom was tonight, I was focused on exams."

Aya groans, "Who's my date? Show me a picture!"

I purse my lips and pull out my phone, scrolling to find a picture of Tony and Dorito. They're coming to spend the next week with us, so I asked them if they'd be willing to come to a high school dance. Thankfully, they don't know how to argue with me.

"The tan one is yours. His name is Tony, he's like an older brother. Amazing guy. Tough and serious, but caring. Great sense of humor once you get to know him, too. The guy beside him is his step-brother Mikey, but we call him Dorito. Really funny, really sweet, aloof at times, but he's a genius when it comes to food. He'll be your date, Hana. You can fascinate him in conversations about Mexican bowls made out of lettuce," I mumble.

Aya's eyes bulge out of her skull, "Damn he's a daddy. Can't wait to fuck him!"

I narrow my eyes at her, "He's a gentleman, he won't fuck you. Don't even try your hoeism on him."

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"Honey, are you ready—"

I put my earrings on and step out of the bathroom when mom comes into my room. Her eyes light up and she holds her hands to her heart endearingly. "Oh, sweetie. You look so beautiful!"

I snort and smoothe out my flowy long red dress, I hope I don't trip on it and die.

"Thank you."

She sniffles, "I need a moment. BRANDON?" she calls back, "COME LOOK AT OUR DAUGHTER!"

Dad shuffles in, and his eyes widen, "Oh, wow. Minty, you look beautiful."

I grin, "Oh, hush you."

Mom snaps a few pictures of me on her phone, "I'm sending these to Emoni, Maya, and Fleur right now."

Dad snaps a picture of me, too, "I'm sending this to Benji because he's my only friend."

The doorbell goes off, and my parents make their way to the front door as I finish up.

"Ashton! You look even hotter in a tux!" I hear my mom say.

I snort, I don't know if I like having my old mom back, or if I liked her hardass better.

"How are you, son?" dad asks him.

I cringe and slip my heels on, determined to leave before they adopt him.