Credence

by Penelope Douglas

I’ll do my part and then some, but he could ask instead of give orders.

I agree, you don’t have to be a dick about it like you know what, imma head back home and chill with my buddy mirai

“You’re not my father, you know? I came here of my own free will, and I can leave whenever I want.”

That’s right, tell him

“Maybe,” he taunts. “Or maybe I’ll decide that you’d benefit from some time here and that you can’t leave, after all.”

You’re not funny asshat

“At least until I see you laugh,” he adds. “Or yell or scream or cry or fight or joke, and all in more than nods and one-word answers.”

Earn my words then, be nicer like she just got here

“Maybe I’ll decide to honor your parents’ wishes and keep you until you’re of age.” “I’ll be ‘of age’ in ten weeks.” “We’ll be snowed in in eight.”

Was that supposed to be funny douchebag? You feel good joking about trapping tiernan there after she chose to be there and she just dealt with her shitty parents dying and now has to deal with your dumbass

“Burn the bacon, Tiernan,” he instructs as he walks away. “We like it that way.”

Imma fucking burn the shit out of your bacon bitch, don’t test me and my pettiness

I sling the saddle over the bench in the barn, not caring if that’s where I’m supposed to put it or not.

That’s right, fuck that old bastard

Or maybe he thinks me being a woman makes me a good cook? I’m not.

He’s a misogynist pig so forget him girlie

Tiernan

Godamnit i had made so many good notes in the sample…so annoyed they did not transfer but it is what it is :/

God, the idea of seeing anyone I know… I close my eyes. Or smelling that house.

Girl just get a wig, throw on some shades, get emancipated, and head out of the country for a bit and go to a school there in London or literally anywhere else than this shit hole

Why does it bug me so much I didn’t get the last word?

It’s not your fault he’s a shitty person and being such a douche to you, you’re literally a child and under his current care so he’s wielding his power over you abusively

God, I wish I had some vegan bacon to really make his day. Amusement pulls at my lips, but I force it back.

I don't remember what i wrote here exactly in the sample but i think i said something along the lines of "do it tiernan! Fuck nasty ass jake and his sons and their stupid bacon!" I would burn his shit to a crisp and throw out all the rest like screw you asshole

He sighs and stands up straight. “Okay. Are you making breakfast, then?”

No and fuck you both 🖕🏼🖕🏼

“You’ve got spunk.”

Get your hands off me bro

“Come on. Help me make breakfast,” he says.

Bro why don’t you do it then? I’m not hungry and I would be packing up my shit to leave now, yall don’t clearly need me and yall would just enjoy messing with tiernan the whole time for all these prejudices you hold against her just because of who she is the daughter of, like how about chill and get to know her, don’t come off so aggressively and give her space and time to adjust. Read a damn book about it since your internet connection is shit

“Yes, she is,” Jake suddenly says, walking into the kitchen.

No fuck you

“I’m not hungry.”

That’s right, bitch I said no so leave me be (imma just grab something while yall sleeping)

Twitter seemed an efficient way to follow the news,

Yes and no

The truth is I’m starving.

Stand your ground girl, i would be so petty and never eat at the same time as jake does, he does not need and hasn't earn any respect from me so i would not feel bad

She hasn’t even made a statement. I think she has like Asperger’s or something.

...?

Asperger’s is the modern-day pussy’s excuse for what we called back in my day being a cold bitch. I’m not cold.

...?!

Even though I’m not sure I did.

Well damn based on what you said your relationship with your parents was like before, totally fair

I drag it to the trash

What mobile trash??

The accounts still exist, just not my immediate access to them.

No shit sherlock, didn't need to spell it out for me

matter sprays into the air when toilets flush. The bacteria can get on everything. No, thank you.

Good on you tiernan, that's smart

“Can I help?” I ask reluctantly.

Girl why would you help him, i would ignore him until i can get a ride back home with…the nanny? I feel bad that i forgot her name :'(

My Mexico.

What deeper meaning is this shit gonna be?

“I won’t learn anything if you don’t give me a chance,” I tell him.

Thats right, tell him whats good

They don’t get along, do they?

Why though?

camaraderie

nah fuck him too

“Yeah, me neither.”

Then why bring him up you douche

“I’m sorry,” he says. “What?” I turn my eyes on him. “The taunt about your dad,” he explains, still inspecting my splinter. “I’m a prick. I’m sure I screwed up my own kids ten different ways to Sunday, so I have no room to talk.”

Well swerves you right, not forgiven but i will acknowledge the apology

The guy in Noah’s group of friends with the frat-boy haircut and crystal eyes is still staring at me, a mischievous smile playing on his lips as he smokes. Is that Kaleb?

Eww gross david…also what the hell is crystal eyes

His eyes drop to my mouth, and I stop breathing, everything getting warm. A trickle of sweat glides down his neck, and the hair on my arms stands on end; I’m aware of his naked chest. We’re too close.

Just stop here now

He finally blinks a few times, and then he brings the palm of my hand up to his lips, the warmth of his mouth trying to suck the wood from my hand. My mouth falls open a little as his teeth gnaw and tease the splinter, and my skin is sucked and tickled.

I don't got uncles who would do that and i don't want them to so wtf

“Because I’m telling you they’re not your type,” he shoots back. “I will let you know when one is.” What a Neanderthal. For Christ’s sake.

How presumptuous of you douche

His teeth work my palm, and flutters hit my stomach.

Bro just get some tweezers

semi-young males,

Now thats a fucking lie because jake is an old creep

all of whom are also part of the “local guys” he’s warning me about.

Ew don't think that

I don’t want to be.

Such a teenager answer

but I at least thought three single men wouldn’t desire a lot of touchy-feely conversation. This guy seems to want to connect, and it’s aggravating me.

Bro stereotype much…who am i kidding they all are tbh

“Make some sandwiches, please,” Jake calls after me. “Just put them in the fridge to grab and go. Doesn’t matter what kind. We’re not picky.”

Bitch make your own sandwiches, creepy ass douche

He just rubs me the wrong way, like he’s enjoying his guardianship a little too much.

Bro he sucks like why should you be happy that he asks you to do fucking chores like you the maid or a housekeeper…screw him and his creepy ass kids

I may only be seventeen, but that’s only on paper.

Girl its important to not forget that

then I cut them diagonally and place the triangles onto a large plate. I find the Saran wrap in a drawer on the island and wrap up the tray, setting it in the fridge.

Why does that seem like more work than they deserve to me? I have never cut myself or anyone's sandwiches into triangles cause like that seemed so unnecessary to me.

“nomercy,”

So cringe

This guy has my future in his grip.

Never trust those douches, ever

turn my head, seeing Noah standing at the island, shirt off, sweaty, and out of breath,

Bro go take a shower, i don't want to smell your sweaty ass

I have to be here, but I don’t want to be.”

Why though?

“There are just as many happy people in Cleveland as there are in Paris,” I explain. “And just as many sad ones.”

She not wrong but i guess it's all about perspective