The Paper Bag Over His Head

Book 1 (Short Story 1)

     It begins in Albany, New York.

Fionn woke up and rubbed his eyes before getting up and stretching. He looked around at his new home. Same room, but different feeling. He now lived far away from his rural house in Azle. As much as he missed his home town in Azle, Texas, he knew that this was the best for his parents. His dad had just got a job as a successful business man in New York, so of course, that meant they had to move away from the comforts of his past home.

"Morning sleepy head! Breakfast is on the table!" 

His mother came into the room, giving him his clothes that just came out of the dryer. It was a black graphic tee with some dark grey ripped skinny jeans.

"Thanks, mom." 

Fionn said through a mid-yawn. He really didn't want to go to school today. Any other day he probably would of gone but it was the first day of high school.. and he was going to be a Freshman. He has moved many times in the past, but never this far away. His family has stayed in Azle the longest, so now that he was far from his home, it felt weird, to say the least.

"Ready for your first day of school, kid? High School is a huge step!"

Fionn shrugged as he reached into his dresser and grabbed a red flannel and a brown knit beanie, setting it on top of his clothes.

"Sure, now please go, I need to get changed."

Mr. & Mrs. Willis nodded then closed the door behind them on the way out. Fionn then went into his bathroom and started getting dressed.

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A moment or two later, Fionn come out of his room completely ready as he goes to sit at the table. At his spot was a plate with avocado toast, eggs, bacon and a strawberry smoothie. He quickly ate it all before taking the dishes to the sink.

"Your father will take you to school in 10 minutes, so go finish gathering your school stuff together."

His mother gave him a warm smile and a hug before he nodded and went back to his room to put his text books, binder and computer all in his bag. He grabbed his headphones then headed out the door with Mr. Willis when the time came.

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It was 8:37am when Fionn arrived at school. He flung his bag over his shoulder and closed the door. His dad rolled down the passenger side window and leaned to his right to look up at his son.

"You have a good day now, kid. I better not get any calls about you starting fights-"

Mr. Willis said in a teasing manner 

"Yeah yeah I know, you'll be angry or whatever."

"Fionn smiled then waved to his dad.

"Bye dad,"

"Bye Finney"

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