" Jasper, hurry! "
" Ugh yeah coming! "
Shit. where did I put my bag again?
I swear I put it around here somewhere when I was looking for a bowl and spoon, but where? Fuck, what if dad noticed? I don't want him to stop letting me in here, or worse. He might not buy me a TV on my birthday!
' Come on! Where is it? '
Looking around the TV while making myself inconspicuous, I tried searching for my bag as fast as possible so that dad won't notice until I heard a familiar voice.
" Here. "
" Hmm? Gasp! Yes! Thanks. "
" Uh, huh? You know you should have just kept this with you at all times, right? "
" Pfft, please, you sound just like my dad. "
" Oh Really? "
" Yup!,"
" Sigh, just remember your bag. This is like the fifth time you left it at the back. "
" Yeah, I promise. Oh, by the way, did you get to my invitation to my birthday party? "
" Yup, your dad told me. "
" Great! We're just like down the street. You better be there first before my friends, okay? "
" Uh, huh? "
" Oh, and about my present~ could you give me a computer for my birthday, uncle Vincent? "
" Jas, what do you think I am, a millionaire? "
" Listen, trust me, computers are cheap. Heck, I heard that some kid in my class had a computer that cost like a hundred bucks~,"
" Still not convinced. "
" Come on, Vincent, I only ask for one computer. That's all, please~,"
" ..... Fine. But if it cost more than a 100 bucks, I ain't buying a computer,"
" Yes! Don't forget about my computer, uncle Vincent! "
I said as Vincent shrugs and shake my hair. Escaping his ticklish paw hands, I pack my bag and walk towards the car. But without saying.
" Uncle! Remember about my computer! Remember!!,"
* Slam! click *
" Phew-,"
" .... Jasper, do you shout that? "
" What? I always get stupid gifts like clothes or socks every single year. At least give me this very moment to relish the sweet taste of a good old present. Is it so much to ask? ~,"
" God, I thought I raised you better than this.... Sigh whatever, just put your seatbelt on. "
* Click *
We left the garage and drive back to the streets. Though I doubt uncle Vincent would buy me a computer, it's nice to hope I guess. Besides, I still have my Plan B, so there is still hope.
With time in my hands, I thought of a way to convince Ray. Maybe inviting him to my birthday party or bribing him using my dad's money. Eh, whatever it is, I'm getting that computer and I'm getting that no matter what.
.....
Change P.O. V
" Shit! Fuck! Mom, I'm heading out! "
* Crea- thud! *
Please, please please don't leave yet!
Running outside, I check to see if the school bus is still here, but nothing. It left.
Looking around and noticing a bright yellow school bus driving further and further away from at my left, I wave and scream " STOP!!! " while sprinting towards it.
" Huff.... Huff I said stop!! "
Huff....
Huff...
Shit! this isn't working!
Come on, Jay thinks! How can make it stop?
I try my best to reach the bus but suddenly, two guys show up from a building moving a long ass couch.
" Shit! "
I stop. Taking deep breathe's of fresh air as I look behind the couch to see the bus already leaving my sight.
' Goddamn it! '
" Hey! Can you please move that shit faster? "
" Oh, and you think it's easy~ how about you try getting a job? "
" Wait, aren't you supposed to go to school, kid? "
" Ugh agh fuck it! "
Ignore them. I try to walk around the street to pass the couch, but back I stop. Stepping back when I noticed a car almost hitting me.
* Vroom! *
' Shit! '
* Step *
" Kid are alright! "
" Ugh yeah, I'm good just- "
* Vroom! *
Another car came. Stepping back a little closer on the pedestrian as more cars appear. Blocking my way down the street.
I try to look around for another way to leave, but nothing. I'm trapped.
I lost sight on the bus and with no way out; I decided to just fuck it and begin taking off my shoes and socks. Holding them tight as I back away. Hoping that I manage to get the hang of the trick.
" Ugh kid.... What are you- "
* Step step! *
' Please don't screw this up! '
I run. Looking up on top of the couch before taking a leap through the air. Reaching just a few inches away on top of the couch as I slowly make the air beneath my bare feet into solid.
Touching its cold surface before taking another leap.
* Woosh! *
* Thud *
It works!
I didn't stop. With each step and leap, the air beneath my exposed feet turns solid. Practically making me to run on air.
This feel...
Heh pretty cool!
Never thought that I get to use this trick again but nonetheless I ain't complaining!
I try to search for the school bus on the air. Never stopping until I spot the school bus's silhouette. The air passes through my clothes as I bolted through the air. Determine to reach class on time!
At first, it was a bit easy running through the solidified air. But sometimes I often fall or slip whenever I'm taking too long on leaving the air tiles, so I keep running none stop.
Dodging a few open windows and street poles.
Eventually, I think I manage to see the silhouette of my school. Picking up the paste as I'm not letting myself to be late again.
* Thump thump! *
" Huff huff almost there! "
Minutes pass as I feel like I'm carrying a ton of weight. The heat was unbearable, and I felt like I'm going to starve.
Minutes upon minutes....
Step after step....
Until....
Untill.... I'm finally there!
* Woosh- thud *
* Step step step! *
" !? "
Running through the gates and passing the big ass school guard, I try to find my class. My nerves crawl beneath my skin whenever I see teachers are already teaching inside their classroom.
Hoping that mine didn't show up yet, I keep running. Never stopping until I spot my English class.
Stopping as my feet slide through the hall. I quickly enter my English class but....
Sigh.... Miss mulberry is already here.
" Well, look who got here early. "
" Ugh s-sorry miss mulberry it won't ha- "
" I don't want to hear it. We've already talked about this yesterday. One more tardiness and I'm calling your mom "
" But I- "
" Just fill this form and take your sit Jay. I don't want to have this conversation anymore "
" Y-yes miss mulberry.... "
Damn it! And I was so close!... Probably....
Ugh whatever....
I didn't waste Miss mulberry time as I just take the pen and was about to fill out the form but
* Step! *
" Phew- there you are. "
Shit, it's the guard!
Turning around, I look up at this large and muscular thing. His body covered in dark jagged scales, from his arms and all the way up from his head.
Looking at me straight in the eyes as here I'm reminded that I'm fucked.
" Ugh haha h-hello Mr.... Guard, so how are you doing~ "
" Ah, is that really how you're talking to me? Come here. "
" Gulp. "