"No! Please! You can't leave me!"

"What do you mean I can't? I never liked you!"

That stabbed me in the heart. I fell to ground and tears welled up in my eyes.

"You said you loved me..."

"Yeah? Well, I lied. Have a nice life, loser."

"How dare you! I loved you! I trusted you!"

"Loved Me? You cheated on me!"

"You don't understand! Let me explain! Please!"

"Just shut up and leave me alone! I never want to see you again."

"No! WAIT!"

And when he left...my life ended...

Maybe I should rewind back a little. Hi, I'm Maka Albarn. I'm 15 years old and I go to Death Weapon Meister Academy. That scene you just saw was my love life shattered into pieces. I'll explain to you how it all came to that in a moment. First off, I'm often called a bookworm and loner. I'm known as the 'loser' of the school because I have no friends.

"People are just jealous because of how intelligent and beautiful you are." My mama told me. She and my father used to live with me. My mom left a few years ago because of my dad. My papa stayed with me for two more months though. Don't get me wrong here, I hate him. I never liked him. He was never a good father and acted like he didn't care.

When my mom left, he started to abuse me. Each week I'd come to school with new bruises and scars. Luckily, I covered them up with the clothes I wear. I don't wear my black cloak anymore though—that was left with blood stains and it took too long for it to come out. So I just wore the sweater vest and shirt underneath it. I still wore my skirt and boots.

Anyway, my dad left 10 months ago, and my wounds have faded. I live alone now and I'm happy with it. I think I should stay like this. Okay, now that you've heard that, I'll go back to when my papa had just left—leaving me with new bruises on my arms and stomach.

10 months ago

I closed the door behind the beast that just hit me again for the 3rd time today. Guess he wanted to leave me something as a reminder of him. I'm so relieved and happy that my dad left. He's been abusing me for two months! I couldn't take it anymore. I thought I was going to give up any day. But, now that he's gone, I've lost my trust. In him...in everyone. How will I know who to trust? Who'll be there for me? Who will hurt me and who won't?

Thoughts filled my head. I touched my forehead and felt something warm. I looked at my hand and saw blood trickling down my finger. I sighed. I better go wash up. After I finished, I went straight to bed. I was exhausted. Then I got a call 30 minutes later. The person through the phone said that my father had died in a car crash ...and so did my mother. I went to sleep crying my eyes out that night.

Morning

I was walking to school with my backpack on my shoulder. I sighed as a saw people talk about me as I entered the school. I knew they were because they never took their eyes off of me when they talked in a whisper. I walked calmly to my locker and put in my combination. As I opened it a hand stopped it halfway. I looked to see who it was. It was the most popular girl in school; Liz. Behind her were Patty and Tsubaki. Liz had her hands on her hips and her companions crossed their arms.

"Hey nerd!" Liz greeted in a sarcastic happy tone. I rolled my eyes.

"What do you want, Liz?"

"For you to do my homework."

"Why would I do that?"

"'Cause I said so. Meet me after class behind the school. In the ally. See you then."

Then they all walked off. I closed my locker and walked to class. I sat in my seat and pulled open a book. I was so intrigued in it until a spit ball landed on my page. I looked to my right and saw BlackStar, Soul, and Kid laughing. Of course. Those three jerks are always trying to act cool.

Why do girls even like them? I don't see anything in them. I turned back to my book. Then Kid came up to me and sat on the desk. He picked up my book, closed it, and threw it at Soul.

"Give me my book back!"

"You don't need that kind of stuff, nerd. Stop trying to act like teacher's pet and get some friends." Then Kid hopped off and walked back towards his group. I stood up and went to Soul. I stuck out my hand.

"I'd like my book back."

"Hahahaha you look angry! Why is that?" Soul intimidated.

"I'm not angry, I'm just asking for my book. Now if you don't mind could you please hand that over?"

Soul looked at his friends blankly. I could feel the whole class's eyes on us. I began to get nervous.

"What should we do? Give her the book? Or have a little fun?" Kid asked.

"I think we should mess with her!" BlackStar chose. He turned to look at me. He grabbed the book from Soul and put it over his head.

"If you want the book so badly why don't you come and get it?"

I became mad and jumped to reach the book. I couldn't take it the first time and the entire class laughed. My face went red.

"What's the matter? Don't you want it, tiny-tits?"

That ticked me off. I punched BlackStar in the stomach, causing him to crouch down. I snatched the book and went back to my seat. The whole class gasped. The guys just looked at me and the girls glared and started to gossip.

"Did you just see that?"

"I know right! She's got anger problems."

"Totally! She doesn't deserve to live after what she just did!"

"You piece of junk!"

"Get outta here!"

I had to take in all those mean comments. It killed me inside, but I had no choice. I thought I could take it until I heard a one...that broke me.

"I bet her parents don't even like her! Hasn't her mom taught her manners? Even her dad probably wishes she wasn't born. I bet she ran away from home 'cause no one cared for that loser."

When I heard that I yelled. I screamed at the top of my lungs.

"SHUT UP! JUST SHUT UP! ENOUGH WITH THIS! YOU ALL ARE HORRIBLE PEOPLE!" I ran out of the classroom and down the hallway as fast as I could. My eyes were already red from crying. I didn't know where I was going, but I just kept running. While I was escaping I suddenly tripped. I fell face first to the floor. I gasped for air then regained it. I was about to get up just when a hand reached out in front of me. I looked up and saw a girl giving a sweet smile to me. I thought I was dreaming, because this girl was Tsubaki. I looked up at her then turned away. I ignored the hand.

"I don't need your help, thank you."

Tsubaki rolled her eyes and helped me up. When I stood up she was still smiling. What's with her? I dusted myself off.

"Thank you. Although I don't know why you're helping me." I said with a straight face.

"Why can't I?"

"Because I'm the nerd and you're the popular girl. You'd be caught dead if someone saw you with me."

Tsubaki laughed. "You're funny."

I narrowed my eyebrows. "Why do you think that?"

"Because you're making a big deal out of this. I only wanted to help."

"Ha. And I wanted to be made fun of."

Tsubaki's smile faded. "Watch your back, Maka. Liz is out to get you. This is a warning. I'm not your friend, but, I still care." Tsubaki walked off. I stood there dumbfounded. Then someone tapped me on the shoulder. When I turned around I was facing the white-haired jerk; Soul. He stepped back.

"Hey." He said with his hands in his pockets.

Great, now what does he want?

"What?" I asked, clearly mad. He stared at me.

"Am I really a horrible person?" He quoted. I rolled my eyes.

"Yes you are. Now leave me alone." I turned my back on him. He grabbed my shoulder and forced me to see him.

"I'm sorry, Maka."

My eyes widened when he said that. Then I realized how close my face was to his. I blushed then pushed myself back. He looked confused, but then he realized it too.

"What makes you so sure I can believe you?" I asked.

"Nothing. I'm just giving you an apology." He shrugged. I turned my back on him and started to walk away. I heard him sigh then he turned back to class. I then realized; why did two people that everybody knows come to me? I don't understand. But...I just wish I had someone to talk to. I wish I had somebody. I just wish...that all this would end.

Tears started to form as I realized how lonely I was and how I push people away because I've lost the will to trust. All the negative things came to my mind and it suffocated me. I breathed heavily; thinking of how my parents died yesterday. How I'm alone. How no one cares. I felt myself heat up. Once again I couldn't take it anymore. Then I collapsed. Before I knew it, I saw my world go black.