"Alright, class let's get started. And remember if you fail any of these tests you will have to retake it until you score a 50% or above." Not like I really cared anyway. I never failed any tests. It's not that I studied or anything, it's just I pick up on things quick.
"Rose." Said Anthony, the guy in the desk across from me.
"What do you want this time?" I replied. This guy would just not take a hint that I didn't want to be bothered. I wanted to be alone.
"Could you help me study?"
"And why would I do that?" He took a breath and said "I can pay you - please?"
Well, to be honest, I could use some extra cash to buy Lucas a present.
"Fine."
"Great. Meet me in the library tomorrow at 10:00 am."
"Ok, whatever, see ya."
The bell rang and I headed home. My brother and I lived in an old apartment with my Aunt Clara. Since our parents had died, two years ago, Aunt Clara had taken us in. My brother is 18 months older than me, and today is his birthday. I walked into the apartment and looked around. Everything looked the same as when I left this morning, which meant Lucas hadn't come by yet. What did that boy do with his time? He was definitely getting a stern scolding when he got back home.
I walked over to the dirtied thin mattress and plopped down. Maybe I should go out and search for him. Aunt Clara would be getting back late tonight so I should probably start dinner. What could be taking him so long? I don't know what to do. Maybe I could wait until Auntie comes back.