Real Life

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Starting out like any normal day, i rolled out of bed and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth.

On my way down the hall my sister comes bounding the opposite direction and completely side swipes me, causing me to stumble.

"Josie watch where you're going please"

No response, she just continued down the hall then raced down the steps.

Typical.

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Since im starting my new school today, i decide to wear simple makeup, picking up my brushes i get to work.

While doing my eyenliner i glance over to see my framed photo of myself with my only friends last summer.

Knowing they wont be in school with me for the first time in 5 years gives me such anxiety.

-

Since my new school is nearby my sisters school, i am now her designated chauffeur.

I wouldnt mind much at all, except for the fact she listens to only the Descendants soundtrack.

"Can we please listen to anything else whatsoever "

"Unless you have the Descendants 2 soundtrack downloaded onto your phone, we listen to this."

"How about this, on the way to school you can pick the music, and on our way home i pick?"

"Fine, but i want weekly Starbucks"

"Every other week."

"Deal"

Taking my hand off the wheel, we shake hands making the agreement solid.

My sister and i may not get along much, but shes a really good deal maker i gotta give her that.

-

Dropping off Josephine in front of her Grey brick school building, i begin the decent to hell.

Pulling up to a large brick prison building, i park my car and grab my stuff and begin to head towards my new school.

All around me i see friends greet each other after a long summer break, people squealing with excitement and showing photos.

I pull out my phone and text my only friends just so i dont look as lonely to the strangers around.

~this school is absolutely huge, it has double the people that West has

Bet your missing it alot right now haha~

~i just miss being able to walk down a hallway without running into someone

I get a notification that Alice is typing over snapchat, opening her message im not even surprised.

Are there alot of hot guys at Woodland?~

Queue me rolling my eyes

~I havent even seen the whole school yet, i just walked straight to class

That doesnt answer my question~

~some of the boys here are alright, no one to go crazy over though

Aw boringg, hows being all alone?~

~really sucks honestly, and thanks for the reminder

The warning bell goes off and i slip my phone into my backpack, ignoring Alices reply notification.

I love the girl but damn shes a jerk.

I see a short man with a big white beard and an even bigger bald spot walk to the front of the classroom.

As soon as all the other students arrive he clears his throat and everyone turns to look.

"I am Mr. Pine, welcome to Algerbra 2. I understand everyones excitement on seeing their friends, but now youre in my class and i am requiring your full attention." he begins walking towards the door, "And that is why i have this lovely attachment for all your phones"

Closing the door he reveals what looks to be a behind the door shoe organizer.

I didnt realize people actually made students do that. I hate public school already.

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Hearing the final bell, i jump from my barstool and go grab my backpack that was across the room.

Getting bumped into bu every single person in existence, i finally escape the classroom doors and starting trying to find my way out of the maze of a school.

Literally having no clue where to turn, i get swept up in a crowd and just decide to follow to flow of students.

Not that i had a choice, i wouldve been trampled.

Finally reaching some stairs, i get bumped into from behind and slip down one step, catching myself by gripping the person in front of me.

"Omg i am so sorry, it wasnt my fault"

The rose-gold haired girl turns around, "oh dont worry about it, the hallways are always crazy"

About 5 seconds later, she gets swallowed in the crowd and is no where to be found.

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"Gosh i hate school traffic"

Putting down my backpack on the entry way hutch, i stretch my arms out.

Josie runs to mom the second i opened the door, and Walter comes over to say hi.

"Hi buddy how are you?" I pick him up off the ground and balance him on my hip.

"Im good. I play racecars and outside" he bables to me giggling

"Odelle come here", my mother yells from the kitchen

Bringing Walter with me, we walk through the living room to reach the kitchen to see my mom looking cranky as always.

"Where have you been? School for Josie ends at 315, its 4 pm"

"Traffic at her school was horrible, the pick up lane wasnt set up in time so it was a mess, and it took me a few minutes to get out of my school parking lot."

"Bullshit, like i believe that. Just make dinner and give me your phone"

Reluctantly handing over my phone and Walter, i walk into the kitchen.

What a fucking great day.