"Put away your toys now Aiden or else you'll wake up late tomorrow and we don't want that,"I heard mom say to Aiden whose room was directly opposite mine.
I was in the process of finishing up my science project which was due tomorrow.
I heard my bedroom door open. It was mom.
"Still not done with that?"she asked. "You've been at it a whole week!"
"Perfection takes time ma',"I answered. "How else will I keep my grades up if I don't hand in the good stuff?"
"Okay then,Mrs Perfectionist. Just make sure you don't go to bed late. I'd your alarm on?"
"It's always on,mom,"I said. "Besides,when have I ever been late?"
"Never but tomorrow could be the first time."
"Wanna bet?"I asked with a chuckle,having finished what I was doing and getting ready to put it aside.
"Why? So you can con me money?"mom said with a laugh. "No way am I letting that happen!"
"Then trust me,I won't be late. Seeing I'm already done with this,all that's left is just to close my eyes and zone out into..."I was about to explain my version of dreamland when she cut me off.
"...yeah yeah whatever,"she said. "Get to bed!" She said that and left,closing my bedroom door.
I got into bed,switched of my lights then switched on my bed lamp. I had thus routine of reading a book before sleeping. So I reached for my current read;Harry Potter and the Drathly Hallows Part 1.
I'm a Potter head in case you're wondering. I have all books from the series,and I have watched all of Harry Potter's movies. Not once,not twice,maybe a hundred times more. I'm not sure. Might even be more.
I went to the chapter where had left off and began to read.
It was not long before I fell asleep with my book at hand and the lamp still on.
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"Hurry up in there!"I heard my brother complain from outside the bathroom door.
"In a minute!"I shouted back after spitting toothpaste into the sink. I then rinsed my mouth,opened the door and Auden cane running inside.
"Good morning sister!"he greeted as he filled up the tub for his bath.
"Good morning brother!"I answered then went unto my room.
I picked an outfit for the day and once I was all dressed up and ready,I went down for breakfast.
I found my father seated on his favorite couch reading a newspaper as he sipped his coffee.
"Good morning father!"I greeted as I made my way into the kitchen where I found mom setting Aiden's plate of pancakes. He always liked them soaked in honey and accompanied with cherries. Failure to have those would result into him not eating,whether or not the pancakes you made were sweet.
I was a big girl so mum didn't do much for me. I picked a plate and served myself pancakes which I ate with a glass of milk.
"I packed you a peanut butter sandwich and a bottle of orange juice. Then you'll pick some cash in my wallet in case of anything.
"Thanks mom! You're the best!"I said as I finished up my meal.
As soon as I was done,I put the dishes in the sink.
I rushed into the living room,picked some money from mom's purse and after bidding mu father good bye,I went out,took my bike and began riding to Bella's house.
Bella was my best friend. Or rather,my only friend. We moved into this neighbourhood at around the same time. She and I met in kindergarten and have been friends since then. She and I are almost alike only that she's taller with long blonde hair that had a purple strip,had beautiful blue eyes and was liked by most if not all people.
Bella hated everyone though. Just like me. She always thought of them as pretentious high school kids who thrive in chaos,drama and fornication. As much as everyone seemed to take notice of her whenever she entered a room,she ignored them and talked to just me.
"These losers can never have what you and I have,cow,"Is what she used to say followed by the biggest hug and peck on the cheek.
I loved her. Too much!
I reached her house and found her already outside. She was wearing her helmet.
"Good morning Mrs King!" I greeted Bella's mother who was also outside,loading boxes into her van. "Need any help with that?"
"Good morning Laura!" she said. "I need the help but not if it means you girls going late to school. So,run along now!"
With that,Bella and I cycled our way to school.
"There's a new boy in the neighbourhood," I said. He lives at the big house,if you know what I mean.
"Do you like him?"Bella asked as we continued making our way to school.
"Ew no! How could you ask me that!"
"You like him,"Bella said with a sheepish smile on her face.
"Is that supposed to be a statement?"
"What do you think?"she said,speeding up. "Race you to the school gate cow!"
I tried my best to I crease my speed but since she was already ahead,I was unable to beat her. She got there first.
We packed out bikes and joined the others who were walking to class.
"I have to get something from my locker so you can go ahead first,"I said to Bella.
"So I can die of loneliness while you're away? No way!"Bella answered as she followed me to my locker.
I put my lunch inside and took out my literature book. Afterwards,Bella and I walked to class.
A few minutes after settling,our teacher came in.
"Good morning class," Miss Heather greeted.
"Good morning," the while class answered.
"I would like someone to remind me where we had left off but before that happens I'm told that Laura is needed in the principal's office,"she said.
Upon hearing my name,I froze. But then relaxed in seconds because I knew I wasn't being called for being in trouble.
I got up and walked to the principal's office.
After knocking,I let myself in and the principal offered me a seat.
"I'm sure you're wondering why I called you here," the principal said.
I nodded.
"You've might not know this buy we have a new student who just joined us today. However,he is a year ahead of you. As you are known to be good in classes,I wanted to personally ask you to give him a tour around the school. Show him around. Make him feel welcomed here."
"Not to be rude but,why couldn't a student from his year do that?"
"Because you seemed fit for this job,"the principal answered. "And it comes with a price!"
Now we can talk.
"What's the catch,"I asked.
"Well for one,I'll give you a hundred bucks. Then I don't know,maybe,just maybe,I'll put in a good word for you to join Princeton. It is your dream college isn't it?"
"Yes!"I exclaimed. "Oh my God thank you Mrs Moore!"
"Don't thank me yet,"she said. "So,are you in the are you out?"
"I was in a long time ago!"
She shook my hand then excused herself to get get the new boy.
Minutes later,she was back.
"Laura,meet Jonathan Jones,"she introduced.
I stood there,frozen,unable to speak,unable to shake the hand that was already stretched out to greet mine.
"Laura?"Mrs Moore's voice brought me back.
"Oh,yes...,"I said,nervously shaking Jonathan's hand. "Nice to meet you Jonathan."
"And your name is..?" Mrs Moore continued.
"Oh sorry,Mrs Moore,"I said shakily. "Laura Simons. My name is Laura Simons."
"Nice to meet you,Laura Simons,"he said,pronouncing my name weirdly.
"You two are allowed to miss your fist period,"Mrs Moore said. "I'll allow you to go to the library and get to know each other. Is that alright?"
"Yes ma'am,"I answered.
I was first to walk out of Mrs Moore's office,then Jonathan.