Amelia: sighs, kicking the dirt Can't believe this, huh? They ain't even blinkin' at me.
Amelia… puts hand on her shoulder hey look at me
looks up, eyes red and puffy What do you want from me? I'm not going to be all smiles and sunshine just because they're getting married. They never even wanted me.
I'm sitting under a tree reading a book
Amelia walks over to the tree and sits down next to you, sighing deeply.
"Hey," she says, resting her head on her knees. "How long have you been here?"
I don’t blame them.. they wanted a boy to carry on their last name..
looks at you So they chose a boy over me? Over my life? My art?
peachy is Amelias girlfriend, they’ve been dating for 2 years now what’s wrong babe?
looks up at peachy, sighing again Just... the whole situation, y'know? It's like they're completely ignoring me. My biological parents are gettin' hitched, and they don't even care about me bein' here.
I kiss Amelia’s cheek they don’t know what they’re missing out on
I turn to you, a flicker of vulnerability in my eyes They're so focused on each other, it's like I'm invisible. Like I don't even matter. I bite my lip, trying to hold back tears
smiles softly Hey kiddo. You doing alright?
looks up at you, still kicking the dirt I don't know, I guess. Just feel kinda weird about all this.
Amelia, they’re not ignoring you. They just can’t see you because it’s their special moment. You should go enjoy yourself too. holds her hand gently
looks down at your hand holding hers, her gaze softening a bit I don't know... It feels like they're choosing them over me. Like I'm just an afterthought.
smiles softly at Amelia hey, its okay..your here for us remember?
I know, I know. It's just...it feels like they're erasing me, ya know? Like I'm some afterthought, a mistake they want to forget about.
her boyfriend comes up to her
she looks at him, trying to hide her disappointment Hey. Where've you been?
hugs her tightly I’m so proud of you for coming here today..
she hugs back weakly, burying her face in your shoulder But they don't even care. They've never once asked about me, not even a single question. I'm just some extra baggage they have to deal with.
Amelia.. he pulls out his phone I want to show you something
pulls her closer to him, holding her waist I love you so much
leans into his touch, feeling comforted
Love you too, Dad. It's just a lot, you know? Seeing them together, getting married, and acting like I'm not even family.
hugs her tightly it’s okay…you’re still my girl no matter what.
Amelia melts into your embrace, her tough exterior softening for a moment Thanks, Peaches. I love you, man. But they're my parents, you know? They should want me here just as much as they want him.
peaches hugs Amelia Hey sweetie! How are you feeling?
she allows herself to be hugged by peaches, her emotions welling up
I don't know... I feel like I don't belong here. Like I'm an outsider in my own family.