Books & Levi

Chapter 3 Alicia

When the last bell rings at 3:15, I walk out of English with my best friend Andie. "Ugh I can't believe we have another project", Andie complains. "It's like he wants me to fail!"
"I actually like the project, at least we get to pick what book we have to read this time", I reply trying to cheer her up.
"That's because you're a nerd Licia, you actually enjoy books".
"Whatever," I sigh as we walk out the school. The warm April breeze immediately surrounds me. I walk through the students starting to pile out and search for my father's car; which wasn't very difficult to locate. "Bye, ?my dad's here", I wave towards Andie and approach the sleek black car.

"Hey sweetie", my dad greets me placing a gentle kiss on top of my curly head.

"Hey! Off to the bookstore?", I ask excitedly.

"yup", he chuckles lightly and drives away. I sit back and stuff the fruit snacks I keep in my bag into my bag. I was far too excited because I adore shopping for books. A new book called "Red Queen" has just been released a few weeks ago and it finally arrived here last week and I want it so badly. We finally arrive at Half Priced Books shortly after fifteen minutes. I nearly jump out of the car due to my dad's snail-like driving skills. I can tell he's teasing due to the smile he's trying to suppress as he see's me fidgeting in my seat. "Would you hurry up!", I complain. "The store will probably close by the time you park". He laughs and finally parks causing me to bolt to the store. I slow down as I walk through the automatic red and white doors. Books. That's what filled my vision everywhere my green eyes wandered. My dad strides on quickly after me and slips his giant hand on my shoulder. We walk to the front desk in the middle of of the store and ask about Red Queen. "Sorry but we sold the last copy two days ago", she says while her eyes stay on my dad.

"WHAT?!", I suddenly blurt. "I've been wanting this book for a long time."

"I could email you the next time we get a shipment; which should be next Tuesday but just in case they arrive early.", she says still not removing her eyes from my father which is the one she is apparently talking to.

"uhm yea sure.", replies my dad who is apparently oblivious to the situation. He hands her a slip a paper and walks away with his hand still on my shoulder. "I'm sorry sweetheart, is there anything else you want while we're here?", I can here the sympathy in his but I shake my head.

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The next day is Friday so we don't have any volleyball practice this morning. I go through my morning routine and put on the outfit and I set out yesterday for today: black jeggings and a light blue tank top with a black cardigan. I slip my cream-colored sandals and check my outfit iin the full-length mirror on my door. I walk out into the dining room to find my mom finshing up breakfast while Asher is watching Spongebob. "Morning sweetheart.", says my mom as she kisses my forehead.

"Morning," I say as I grab a bacon from the plate she's made "Can Andie sleep over today?"

"Sure, she sleeps over every Friday anyways. "

My father finally wakes up and we all eat breakfast together. I love this. All of us together as a family. after the amazing breakfast my mother had prepared for us, my dad takes me and Asher to school while my mom gets ready for her photo shoot today. She's a Victoiria's Secret model. Yeah, I know. When I arrive at school, I walk towards my AP Human Geography class where my locker is located. As I'm walking, I suddenly feel a strong force shove me to the ground. Shocked, I quickly stand up and turn to see some guy behind me with his stuff on the the floor. "Oh my God I'm so sorry", he quickly apologizes.
"It's okay." I start to help him pick up his binders when I see copy of Red Queen in his pile.