I woke up to a bright light peeking out from the curtains, I groaned then sat up, Sera was still sleeping beside me, I guess Sera's not a morning person either, lucky her she doesn't need to get to school, I thought as I glanced at the wall clock on the wall, "5:15 " I sighed then stood up while stretching my arms. I got my uniform from yesterday and a hand towel out of my bag then headed towards the bathroom. I opened the door and locked it, I then started cleaning myself up and getting ready for school.
I did the finishing touches to my hair and uniform then headed out of the bathroom with the clothes borrowed from Sera in my right hand and the hand towel in the other. I folded Sera's clothes neatly and placed them on the bed beside her then got my bag, slung it over my shoulder then went into the living room.
"JOHN KEEP IT DOWN WILL YAH?! " was the first thing I heard as soon as I entered the living room. I scanned the room and saw John finishing up today's homework while William was on the couch with an angry expression on his face.
"Good morning," I said as I approached them and just stood beside the couch. They both shot their heads up to look at me.
"Oh, morning crystal," John said while William said " Good morning crystal ". They both said with a smile while I just smiled back.
"Hey John, you are done with your homework yet? " I asked
"Oh yeah, I'm just gonna pack them up," he said as he stood up and faced William
"We're gonna head out now! There are eggs in the fridge, oh and a few blocks from here there's a place that has some pretty good sandwiches! Sera will show you, we'll see you later! " Both of us waved goodbye to him then closed the door. We started walking towards the school, John was in front of me as I trailed behind him.
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AFTER SCHOOL
{ 7:18 pm }
"Okay dad, you sure you have everything?"
"Yup, I packed light"
We're all outside of John's house saying our goodbye to William.
"Come on, you flew all the way here to spend one night? " John asked
"I'm working on a bunch of projects right now, so my editor won't let me stay for long, I just came to check up on you to make sure you don't do anything too crazy "
"You still don't-"
"Nope, but I'm happy to know that I can always count on Sera and Crystal "
"We gotcha" Sera and I said at the same time as we pointed at each other. Sera then walked towards William.
"It's been a pleasure, William, your story is incredibly inspiring. And I think you are very strong despite your situation, please take care of yourself ".
"It was nice to meet you William, and don't worry we will keep an eye on John," I said as stood beside Sera. Then suddenly William placed his arm over our shoulders with a teary-eyed expression on his face.
"Awww, you kids are too much! Come here and gimme a hug before I leave! "
"Dad, Stop it! "
We all stayed like that for a couple of seconds before pulling away. William then dragged john away from the house for a second while Sera and I just stood there chatting about things like school and games.
"Hey Sera, look at my new high score!! " I said as I held my phone in front of her with sparkling anime eyes impressed by my new accomplishment, she looked up from her phone
"But, not as high as mine," She said while she held up her phone to me, my eyes widened at the girl's statement.
"Ahh, no fair! you used your ability! " I argued as she just chuckled softly. But our chat was cut short by William shouting out to us.
"Take care kids! " William said before walking away while waving goodbye to us before we headed back inside the house. Sera sat on the couch with me beside her, while John closed the door and walked over to us.
"Phew, I finally finished that assignment."
"Want me to look over it? "
"NOPE NOPE NOPE!, OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND! "
As they talked for a bit I played games on my phone to kill some time. After a few more minutes of playing, I eventually got bored and decided to finally join their conversation.
"Hey, Sera tomorrow's the last day of your suspension right?"
"Oh yeah! are you excited to go back to school? " John asked
"No" was all she said
"...Oh..." John and I both said at the same time
"I can already anticipate what'll happen. the moment I step back into that building my suspension will be everyone's conversation topic for the month, everyone talking about me...just like old times such a drag...It would've been better if I'd just gotten expelled, then I could just do what I want." Sera said then the room went silent for a second, then John spoke.
"I don't know about that"
"Hmm?"
"Someone as strong as you, Sera...with that kind of fault on your record? nothing good can come out of it." Then the room went silent again, I could just feel the sudden seriousness in the air, then suddenly Sera tapped John on his leg and Me on my shoulder, I guess she noticed our change in expression.
"Hey, why so serious guys? I was just kidding"
"Wha- yeah, we knew that! but it wasn't funny" he said while Sera just sighed
"I dunno. I guess...I just know that I'm gonna miss this, spending time away from school and family...not having others nag me all the time, being able to speak with you two and your dad...I feel like I finally got to relax and clear my mind again." She said as she placed her left leg on John's lap and her head on my shoulder.
"After everything's that happened this week...going back is gonna suck"
"You'll be fine, you have us so it won't suck as much," I said with a small smile on my face, Sera and John smiled too
"Yeah, your right," she said. I decided to check my phone for any new messages "It's already 8:30 pm?! wow time fly's fast when your spending time with your friends huh?" I then stood up from my seat making John and Sera look at me.
"It's getting pretty late, I'm gonna head out," I said to the two as I picked up my bag from the floor and slung it over my shoulders.
"Okay but be careful it's pretty dark out already," John said as he stood up from his seat along with Sera.
"No, it's okay I didn't go home yesterday I gotta go," I said to them with a reassuring smile, after a few minutes of contemplating on whether to let me go ahead John sighed then looked at me.
"Well okay fine, but make sure to text Sera or me when you get home alright," John said with a stern look on his face while Sera stood beside him with the same look.
"Okay okay, I promise to text you guys when I get home," I said before walking away while waving goodbye to them as they did the same, this kind of reminds me of when William left earlier. The street was quiet, the only thing audible is my footsteps walking along the cemented pavement.
As I got nearer to my condo I could just feel someone watching me from afar, I turned around and scanned the area for a hot second before sprinting ahead. Thankfully I got to my condo safe and sound, I went inside the elevator and headed towards my unit. Exhausted, I swung the door open and went straight for my bedroom.
I plopped down on my soft and comfy bed it pained me to get up from my relaxing position but I knew I had to so I did. First I took a quick shower then changed into some more comfy clothes, then finally jumped on my bed allowing my sleep to take over me. But I still couldn't take my mind off of what happened a while ago, Ehh whatever I'll just leave tomorrow's problems to tomorrow's me. But there is a feeling that I forgot to do something.