Unapologetically Artistic

All eyes on me.
Heart for Favorite.
Thumb for Like.
Star for Important.
Everything lies.
My family and I got up from the table. My brothers walked right through
me on their way up the stairs. My mother dropped her keys through my
translucent stomach and plunged her hand into the haze to pick them up.
My father ground his fist into the roots of my teeth to open the back door.
I was invisible. I was only real to the eyes, and the eyes were my only
reality. Cold gazes shielded in anonymity were my friends. I almost
screamed. For the first time that day I shivered, and a headache pulsed at
my temples. I sprinted up the stairs to my room. The multitude of eyes
watched as I opened the Piper app and began a new message.
Penultima1216: Piper, stop this. I don't know what
kind of trick this is but please stop. I can't stand
being watched like this all the time.
The Piper: Stop, you ask? Why should I? YOU were the
one who wanted to be followed. YOU were the one who
chose this little cyber charade over your family,
friends, and life. It's time you faced the
consequences of your choices. It's time you payed the
Piper, so to speak! ;)
Penultima1216: I know. I know I made a mistake. But
please. Is there anything I can do to get rid of all
these goddamn eyes?! And still keep my followers?
The Piper: Language, my little keyboard warrior! And
don't be so mean to the eyes :'(. You must admit
they're kind of cute, in a grotesque little way. :D
Penultima1216: YOU DIDN'T ANSWER MY QUESTION!
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