Maya's P.O.V.
I stare with a blank expression at my May and Addy doing their gymnastics routine. The judges are entranced by them. I think it's absolutely boring, but then again, everything they do is boring to me. I usually make witty remarks but I'm still on thin ice from last week's outburst. I don't want to have anything taken away from me! As the girls finish their routine a road from the crowd is heard. Apparently they were good. I don't get gymnastics. They go backstage and wait there until everyone has performed and the judges have decided who has won this stupid thing. I can't wait to get out of here.
《Are you ready for the results folks!》 Says an over enthusiastic judge
Apparently I fell asleep through the rest of the competition.
《The winners are... May Summersfield and Addy Heartstrong!》 Yells another judge
The crowd goes wild and the girls run on stage to receive their medals. The spot lights hits them and I'm almost blinded by their overly sequined leotards.
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We get home and I immediately run up to my room. It a had enough social interaction for today, but before I can get up the stairs, I am thwarted!
《What did you think of the competition Maya?》 My sister asks
I turn to look at her.
《It's not my thing...》 I mumble
《Well... Maybe it could be. You never know when it comes to this whole magic deal. Like the Cutie marks in My Little Pony!》 She presses
I shake my head.
《If you stay that closed minded your whole life you'll never find your magic!》She yells at me
She really shouldn't have done that. I've been trying to keep in my anger for a week and I'm going to burst.
《Maybe I haven't found my magic because I'm stuck living with a bunch of stuck up perfect prissy witches who want me to be just like them! I'm so tired of you pushing your beliefs and ways of living onto me! You're all so afraid I'm gonna go dark side like dad if I try do things you aren't comfortable with! Have you ever noticed that I'm not like you! I don't fit your standards! You guys never let me do things I like! That's why I haven't found my magic! It's your fault! I hate you! Nothing I ever do is good enough for you and wish you would let me do my own thing so I could make you proud. No! I'm done. I HATE YOU PEASANTS!》 I scream
I run up the stairs and hear my mom yell at me and my sister break down in tears. I lock my door behind me and grab a big bag. I shove all the clothes I can fit into the bag. I grab my phone, my wallet and some other essentials and jump out the window.
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I run as fast as my legs can carry me. I run until I find an abandoned building and decide to sleep there. At least here I have the peace I've always wanted. I close my eyes and fall into a deep sleep.
