I watch from the rug in front of my bed as Dad removes my TV, my computer, my phone, and my mp3 player, but I’m not deterred at all by his fragile ego. I don’t need all those things. I have books and they’ll keep me plenty occupied. I still need to finish the book with the skull and roses on the cover. It’s been really popular on BookTok and I know it’s very much up my alley, but I just haven’t had time to read. Now, I do because I doubt my parents are going to let Lisa and Alexis come over. “Enjoy your groundation,” he says before he turns and leaves. Fuck you, Dad.