Simple Games

CHAPTER 2

I woke up to the sound of beeping coming from my alarm on my phone. I slowly reached for it and turned it off. I groaned and rested an arm over my eyes as if that would help with the small amount of sunlight coming from outside.

It felt too early and I wanted more sleep. Not enough sleep was just what I got and I always did.

Not too long later my mom knocked on the door.

"Honey, time to get up."

I jumped up in bed a bit and stared at my door.

"Mom? You're home?"

"Yes honey."

"Since when?"

I stumbled out of bed and grabbed a sweatshirt. As I tried to put it on I opened my door and walked down the hallways a bit to see my mom sitting at the table with a cup of coffee. She had her reading glasses on and a book in her other hand. I looked at the cover and saw it was "True Believer" by Nicholas Sparks.

"Since last night. I texted you. I was sure you were still awake when I sent it."

I looked back behind me realizing I left my phone in my room. I leaned against the wall and folded my arms. I was still waking up and didn't like how quickly I got out of bed.

"Probably not, I went to bed early."

She put down the book and leaned her head down so she could look at me past her reading glasses.

"I didn't think it was possible for you to sleep early."

I rolled my eyes and started heading back to my room.

"Very funny mom."

Once back in my room I closed the door and yawned while stretching. I went rummaging around in my closet looking for a particular skirt to wear. It was a red and black plaid skirt. I was going to wear a black turtleneck with it as well as the usual fishnets. It was starting to get cold out so I was a bit limited with what I could wear.

It took me a while to get all my clothes on and once I finished I headed to my bathroom and did the usual routine of brushing my teeth and putting on makeup. I started to mess with my hair when I saw my mom leaning in the doorframe.

"I think you should do those small ponytails up top, you know?"

I turned my head a little and thought about it.

"Yeah that might work. Thanks mom."

She gave me a small smile and walked off. I finished doing my hair and looked at my reflection in the mirror. I slowly raised my hands into a position as if I was about to jump someone.

"Boo!" I whispered to myself. I shook my head trying not to laugh as I put my hands back down and reached over for some jewelry to put on. If I did that to some kid and not my reflection there would definitely be some screams happening right now.

I finished getting ready and headed back to my room to grab my bag as I slung it over one shoulder.

"Today you have club practice, right?" my mom asked as I got into the living room putting on my black ankle boots.

I nodded my head as I finished tying the laces.

"I won't be home until next Monday so you'll have to survive without me until then."

"But you just got back? Why are you leaving already?"

"I'm covering for a friend."

My mom walked over to me and kissed the top of my head. She smiled at me and I smiled back.